Netgear RN3138 – Rackmount ReadyNAS Storage Hardware Manual
To start the factory default process immediately, press the Reset button during the
10-minute time-out period.
10-minute time-out period.
Note
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OS reinstall. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to the disks. Use the OS reinstall boot mode
when the system crashes and corrupts some configuration files. OS reinstall boot mode also resets
some settings on your storage system, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password,
to defaults.
when the system crashes and corrupts some configuration files. OS reinstall boot mode also resets
some settings on your storage system, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password,
to defaults.
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Tech support. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a
NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you to do so.
NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you to do so.
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Volume read only. Mounts a volume as read-only. Use this option when you are attempting to rescue
data off a disk during a disaster recovery.
data off a disk during a disaster recovery.
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Memory test. Performs a memory test. The pass or fail result is reported using the storage system's
LEDs. During the test the Health LED and the UI LED light alternately. If a memory error is found, the
Health LED and UI LED blink at the same time.
LEDs. During the test the Health LED and the UI LED light alternately. If a memory error is found, the
Health LED and UI LED blink at the same time.
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Test disk. Performs an offline full disk test. This process can take four hours or more, depending on
the size of your disks. Any problems are reported in the system logs, which you can view using the local
admin page. For more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6.5 Software
Manual, which is available at
the size of your disks. Any problems are reported in the system logs, which you can view using the local
admin page. For more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6.5 Software
Manual, which is available at
.
To access the boot menu:
1.
Power off your system.
2.
Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button on the control panel.
3.
Press and continue pressing the Power button on the front panel of the system until the system powers
on and either the Power LED stops blinking or the Power, UI, and Health LEDs are lit.
on and either the Power LED stops blinking or the Power, UI, and Health LEDs are lit.
It takes approximately one minute for the system to enter boot mode.
Note
4.
Press and hold the Reset button, releasing after about one second, to scroll through the boot menu
modes.
modes.
The storage system shows the boot mode options using the LEDs, as described in the following table:
Status Indicator
Boot Mode
Power
LED
LED
UI LED
Health
LED
LED
Description
Power, UI, and Health LEDs blink.
Boot menu
Health LED lights.
Normal
UI LED lights.
Factory default
UI and Health LEDs light.
OS reinstall
Power LED lights.
Tech support
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