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pjz28ss
Oct 26, 2015Aspirant
How do I get full 2.0GB Volume size on SPARC Based ReadyNAS Duo?
I recently added a second 2.0GB drive to my ReadyNAS Duo hoping to get to the max spec for the SPARC based Duo. When the sync was complete the volume indicated 1.3GB. I have read that RAID-X has a ...
- Oct 31, 2015
X-RAID should automatically expand.
If you use disk spin-down you should disable that. You should also make sure that the "Disable Journaling" option is not checked.If you need to make changes to those settings. After applying them reboot the NAS again.
mdgm-ntgr
Oct 26, 2015NETGEAR Employee Retired
Have you tried a reboot?
1.3 is what you would expect with 2x1.5TB drives.
- cpu8088Oct 26, 2015Virtuoso
i believe he meant gb instead of tb
- mdgm-ntgrOct 26, 2015NETGEAR Employee Retired
2 GB is about half the capacity of a DVD or about 3 CDs worth of data. So 2TB drives would be what was meant.
- pjz28ssNov 10, 2015Aspirant
I have previously shutdown the NAS using on/off button, but not shutdown and reboot from Frontview with volume scan checked. After this is completed, I got a log message that the first stage has been completed and sync was in progress, and shutdown was required to complete volume expansion. I initiated shutdown with reboot from Frontview a second time. The volume now indicates the proper size. Thank you for your suggestion. I did not realize the differences in terminology.
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