Netgear ReadyNAS 102 User Manual

During volume creation you can also enable volume encryption. Encryption is optional. When 
encryption is enabled, data is encrypted in real time as it is written to the volume. You cannot 
encrypt existing volumes. Encryption is possible only when you are creating new volumes.

You need a USB drive to store the encryption key that is generated during volume creation. 
You can also have the encryption key emailed to you for safe keeping. If you lose the USB 
drive with the encryption key, you can load the emailed encryption key onto another USB 
drive. 

You must insert the USB drive with the encryption key into a USB port on the ReadyNAS for 
the volume to be unlocked and accessible. You must also insert the USB drive to unlock an 
encrypted volume during reboot. You can remove the USB drive after unlocking the volume. 
NETGEAR recommends storing the USB drive with the encryption key in a safe and secure 
location when not in use.

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Select System > Volumes.

From the enclosure graphic, select the disks that you want to include in the new volume.

Available disks are colored black.

Click the New Volume button at the right of the screen.