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

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If you experience difficulty accessing the local admin page or if you notice unexpected behavior, try using
another browser.

If you own a diskless ReadyNAS, you must first install and format at least one disk before you can discover
your system with ReadyCLOUD or visit the local admin page. We recommend you use supported disks. For
a list of supported disks, visit 

. Make sure that the ReadyNAS is powered

off before inserting any disks.

If you want to use disks that were previously formatted for an operating system other than ReadyNAS OS
6 (for example, Windows, Linux, or previous-generation ReadyNAS), you must reformat the disks. You can
reformat the disks by installing them, powering on the system, and performing a factory reset before continuing
the configuration.

The details of installation for both new and previously formatted disks depend on the model. For detailed
instructions, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at

For basic configuration information, see 

 on page 11.

For information about disk formats, see 

 on page 22.

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

Install all available disks that you want to use in your storage system.

If you are using previously formatted disks that contain data, you must reformat these
disks before continuing. For information about formatting disks, see the hardware
manual for your system.

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

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

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.

Connect the power adapter to the power cord.

Connect the power adapter to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power
strip.

Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the storage system to your network.