Netgear RDD1 – ReadyDATA 516 Disk Packs RDD1LT02, RDD1LT03, RDD1LT04, RDD1SM01 Hardware Manual

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 ReadyDATA Desktop Storage Systems
Supported Disks
ReadyDATA storage systems do not recognize non-NETGEAR disks. They can recognize 
only disks that you obtain through NETGEAR or a NETGEAR authorized reseller. If you use 
non-NETGEAR disks, Dashboard might display an error.
WARNING:
NETGEAR recommends that you do not reformat NETGEAR disks 
for use with operating systems other than ReadyDATA OS. 
Reformatting a NETGEAR disk could remove the NETGEAR 
signature from the disk and make the disk unusable with your 
ReadyDATA system.
Previously Formatted Disks
This section describes how your ReadyDATA system handles previously formatted disks.
Disks Containing Foreign Data
Only supported NETGEAR disks with a NETGEAR signature are usable with your 
ReadyDATA system. As long as the disks have a NETGEAR signature, your ReadyDATA 
system can use disks that were previously formatted for an operating system other than 
ReadyDATA OS (for example, Windows or RAIDiator). These disks are made available as 
unallocated disks. If you attempt to use these disks for another volume, you are not warned 
of possible data loss. For more information about adding a disk, see 
Disks Containing a ReadyDATA OS Volume
You can migrate a volume from one ReadyDATA storage system to another, as long as you 
migrate every disk in the volume. For example, if you want to migrate a volume that contains 
two disks, you must add both disks to the new system. The new system recognizes the 
migrated volume and its data. For more information about adding a disk, see 
Note:
If you add only part of a volume to the new system, the system 
recognizes the disk as a non-operational or degraded volume. If you 
attempt to use these disks for another volume, you are warned of 
possible data loss.