How to configure RAID on readynas 2100

[Lando365]

Hi, I just boought this ReadyNAS and cannot see how to configure the RAID level. I have 4 bays with 2 x 2gb and 2 x 1gb drives. Ideally I would like 2 x mirrored pairs. After resetting to factory defaults I get a RAID 5 setup but cannot see any way to change this. If I delete the volume that it creates it then won't let me create a new volume and I have to reset again.

I must be missing something.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Matt

[StephenB]

You need to get into flexraid mode - see page 48 here: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RNDU2000/ReadyNAS_Business_SW_05Nov13.pdf

To do this you'll need to install the older version of RAIDar (4.3.8).  Version 6.3 won't do it.  https://kb.netgear.com/20684/ReadyNAS-Downloads.

You can start with just the 2x2TB drives installed if you want - and then hot-insert the 1 TB drives and create the second volume after the initial setup.

[Lando365]

Hi thanks for the quick response. I am using Firmware version RAIDiator 4.2.31

Is this the same as per your instructions?

Thanks

[StephenB]

Yes.  They didn't update the manual after 4.2.17 (the releases after that were mostly bug fixes and security patches).

The manuals (and some other stuff) are here: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rnrx4000_(readynas_2100).aspx

[Lando365]

Many thanks for all your help. I have one mirrored pair syncing as we speak. Added other drives but assume it needs to finish sync before it will allow me to create another array?

Thanks

[StephenB]

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@Lando365 wrote:
Added other drives but assume it needs to finish sync before it will allow me to create another array?

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I think that's correct.

[Lando365]

I have managed to get it set up.

Thanks for your help, really appreciated

[StephenB]

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@Lando365 wrote:

I have managed to get it set up.

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Great, I'm glad you are up and running.