Netgear RN31664E – ReadyNAS 316 6-Bay, 6x4TB Enterprise Drive Installation Guide

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After you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS is ready to use in a 
production environment. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes.

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1.  Install all available disks that you want to use in your ReadyNAS 

system. 

Note: 

If you are using previously formatted disks that contain data, 

you must reformat these disks before continuing. See 

For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at 

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For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for 
your system or visit 

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2.  Place your system in a location that provides adequate ventilation.

High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. It is important to 
ensure that the fan exhausts are unobstructed. 

For a complete list of placement considerations, see the hardware 
manual for your system.