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timmorris
Feb 12, 2012Aspirant
Configuration?
I want to spec an Ultra to run Logitech Media Server (4 audio players - generally 2 in use concurrently) and to act as a TimeMachine store for 3 users with new MacBook Pros with 500Gb drives. We've re...
mdgm-ntgr
Feb 12, 2012NETGEAR Employee Retired
The Pro 6 (RNDP6000-200 would also be my pick.
You need 4 disks for dual-redundancy.
1. Put one disk in NAS
2. Update to latest firmware via System > Update > Remote (may need to do a few firmware updates depending what firmware your unit ships with)
3. Power down
4. Insert rest of disks
5. Do a factory default (wipes all data, settings, everything: http://www.readynas.com/kb/faq/boot/how_do_i_use_the_boot_menu)
6. Discover NAS using RAIDar (http://www.readynas.com/downloads). After a few checks there will be a 10 minute countdown during which you can choose the RAID mode. To choose X-RAID2 dual-redundancy, choose X-RAID2 and tick the dual-redundancy option and confirm your choice.
You need 4 disks for dual-redundancy.
1. Put one disk in NAS
2. Update to latest firmware via System > Update > Remote (may need to do a few firmware updates depending what firmware your unit ships with)
3. Power down
4. Insert rest of disks
5. Do a factory default (wipes all data, settings, everything: http://www.readynas.com/kb/faq/boot/how_do_i_use_the_boot_menu)
6. Discover NAS using RAIDar (http://www.readynas.com/downloads). After a few checks there will be a 10 minute countdown during which you can choose the RAID mode. To choose X-RAID2 dual-redundancy, choose X-RAID2 and tick the dual-redundancy option and confirm your choice.
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