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How to configure Duo as Non-RAID
I have a ReadyNAS Duo which came with a single 1 TB drive. I want to upgrade it to 2 TB. The forum FAQ has the following question and answer: » Does ReadyNAS support JBOD or some sort of non-RAID s...
You will need to factory default your Duo and switch to Flex-RAID 0 mode. This will allow you to use each disk independently with a separate volume on each disk. Switching RAID modes requires a factory default, meaning that all data and settings will be lost. You would need to backup your data and restore.
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faq.php#How_do_I_reset_the_ReadyNAS_to_factory_default%3F
After performing the factory default, the NAS will default into X-RAID after 10 minutes. In order to configure it for FlexRAID, you need to connect with RAIDar before the 10 minute window expires:
By default, FlexRAID will create a RAID1 volume which you will need to delete if you want to create a RAID 0 volume. Then, you can follow the instructions here & create your desired volume type & size:
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29704&p=164286#p164286
Be advised that if all of your data is stored on the NAS it is not really considered a backup (even if you have a separate copy on the other drive). Hardware failure, multiple disk failures, accidental/intentional deletions, fire, flood, theft, etc. can all cause catastrophic data loss. Have a look at this post: http://www.readynas.com/?p=3153
You would be much better served to leave the Duo in X-RAID mode and get an external USB drive to make your backups.
faq.php#How_do_I_switch_between_Flex-RAID_and_X-RAID_mode%3F
faq.php#How_do_I_reset_the_ReadyNAS_to_factory_default%3F
After performing the factory default, the NAS will default into X-RAID after 10 minutes. In order to configure it for FlexRAID, you need to connect with RAIDar before the 10 minute window expires:
By default, FlexRAID will create a RAID1 volume which you will need to delete if you want to create a RAID 0 volume. Then, you can follow the instructions here & create your desired volume type & size:
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29704&p=164286#p164286
Be advised that if all of your data is stored on the NAS it is not really considered a backup (even if you have a separate copy on the other drive). Hardware failure, multiple disk failures, accidental/intentional deletions, fire, flood, theft, etc. can all cause catastrophic data loss. Have a look at this post: http://www.readynas.com/?p=3153
You would be much better served to leave the Duo in X-RAID mode and get an external USB drive to make your backups.
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