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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.
pjz28ss
Oct 31, 2015Aspirant
No success with reboot. I have read that, with two 2GB drives in Raid1, I should expect 1.8GB total. With a RaidX setting, I should expect 1.3GB. I am getting 1.3, but would like to set volume to Raid1 to get 1.8 GB. I do not see the option to change Raid setting. If I removed drive and started rebuild again will I have option to set Raid1?
- mdgm-ntgrOct 31, 2015NETGEAR Employee Retired
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.
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