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ReadyNAS 312 Vertical Expansion - First Time
We needed to upgrade a client from their existing 2Tb Raid 1, to a 6Tb Raid 1. I verified that the WD Black 6Gbs were in the acceptable (compatible: http://kb.netgear.com/20641/ReadyNAS-Hard-Disk-Com...
Just manually triggered the RAID array to expand to use the additional space on the disks. Once this is complete the volume should then expand.
Sometimes the btrfs file system needs to be manually expanded - not sure why. There are some ssh commands you could try if you are willing.
Did you purchase between 1 June 2014 and 31 May 2016? If so, you have free lifetime chat support, which you might want to use.
Backing up the data, doing a factory default, and then restoring the data is another avenue.
I suggest PMing mdgm-ntgr, and seeing if he is willing to look at your logs.
Thanks for the rapid response! I checked our records, and we purchased this unit in April of 2014 :smileysad: . So, no free chat for me! But, it sound like you've got the knowledge to assist, if you have the time and patience :) .
Sorry, I started yesterday, but had to run to another call. Reply again at your convenience, and let me know what information you need, and where I can start, please. Thanks for your assist!
I can point you to other posts, but I don't work for Netgear and can't really offer direct support - just advice.
No worries. I'll see if I can get a response from mdgm-ntgr. thanks :)
It's easy first take your time and be patient!!!
312 that means only 2 HDD if I remember!
1 step for RAID 1 prepare your 2 new HDD
2 extract first HDD from the 1 st tray of the array and replace by the new one then put it back
Warning message will flash you'll go from dedundant to degraded, then after 5hrs around be back to redundant!
3 same thing for disk 2
Warning message will flash you'll go from dedundant to degraded, then after 5hrs around be back to redundant and then automatically it will expand the volume 5 extra hours!
voila
regards!
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