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    350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2011 202-10848-02 ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Hardware Manual Models: 1500 2100 3100 3200 4200 v1 4200 v2[...]

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    2 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support When you register your product a[...]

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    3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started System Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chapter 2 ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Chapter 5 Maintenance Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Previously Formatted Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Failed Disk Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    5 1 1. Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® ReadyNAS® rack-mount storage unit. ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Hardware Manual describes the physical features of ReadyNAS rack-mount storage products. This chapter includes the following sections: • System Shutdown • Factory Settings For detailed information about [...]

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    Getting Started 6 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems System Shutdown You can shut down your unit in these ways: • Using the Power button : • Preferred shutdown . Press the Power button two times to initiate a graceful shutdown. • Forced shutdown . If the unit is hung, press the Power button and hold for 5 seconds to force shutdown. ?[...]

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    7 2 2. ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 This chapter describes the physical features of the ReadyNAS1500 and 2100. It includes the following sections: • Front Panel • Rear Panel • Status Information • Boot Menu • Rack-Mount Setup • Technical Specifications[...]

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    ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 8 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Front Panel The following figure shows the front panel of the ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100. 1 2 3 3 Figure 1. Front panel 1. Drive bays 2. Control panel 3. Mounting bracket The following figure shows the control panel in more detail. 2 1 3 4 6 7 9 8 5 Figure 2. Control panel 1. Backup b[...]

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    ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 9 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Each drive bay features a latch that releases a pop-out tray handle, as shown in the following figure. 3 1 2 Figure 3. Disk tray handle and release latch 1. Disk tray lock 2. Disk release latch 3. Disk tray handle WARNING! No matter how many hard drives are installed in your syste[...]

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    ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 10 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel of the of the ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100. 4 57 6 2 3 1 8 Figure 4. Rear panel 1. X-Change system module thumb screw 2. System exhaust fans 3. Power switch 4. Power cable socket 5. Disk exhaust fans 6. USB ports 7. 1-gigabit Etherne[...]

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    ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 11 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your ReadyNAS 1500 or 2100 by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Table 2. Status information Indicator Description USB status LED The USB status LED has these states: • On . A USB device is m[...]

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    ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 12 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS unit. It has the following boot modes: • Normal . Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default . Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes[...]

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    ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 13 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems  To access the boot menu: 1. Power off your unit. 2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. Press the Power button to power up the unit. 4. Continue to press the Reset button until all the LEDS except the disk activity LED illuminate. 5. Press and[...]

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    ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 14 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Rack-Mount Setup Use the rack-mount hardware included with your ReadyNAS1500 or 2100 to install it in a rack. Read the Rack-Mount Precautions section in Appendix A. Considerations Keep the following considerations in mind as you install your unit: • Ambient operating temperatur[...]

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    ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100 15 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Technical Specifications The following table lists the technical specifications for the ReadyNAS 1500 and 2100. Note that the 1500 does not support iSCSI. Table 3. Technical specifications Feature Specification Electrical Power supplies (PSU) 220W server-rated AC power supply Inp[...]

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    16 3 3. ReadyNAS 3100 This chapter describes the physical features of the ReadyNAS 3100. It includes the following sections: • Front Panel • Rear Panel • Status Information • Boot Menu • Rack-Mount Setup • Technical Specifications[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 17 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Front Panel This following figure shows the front panel of the ReadyNAS 3100. 3 1 2 Figure 5. Front panel 1. Drive bays with disk status LEDs 2. USB port 3. Control panel The following figure shows the control panel in more detail. 4 5 3 2 6 1 Figure 6. Control panel 1. Ethernet LEDs 2. P[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 18 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Each drive bay features a latch that releases a pop-out tray handle, as shown in the following figure. 1 2 Figure 7. Disk tray handle and release latch 1. Disk tray handle 2. Disk tray release latch WARNING! No matter how many hard drives are installed in your system, ensure that all driv[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 19 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Table 4. Status information Indicator Description Power LED The power LED has these states: • Green . The unit is powered on. • Red . Power failure. ?[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 20 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS unit. It has the following boot modes: • Normal . Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default . Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes, then be[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 21 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems  To access the boot menu: 1. Power off your unit. 2. Press and hold the Reset button. 3. Press the Power button to power up the unit. Ignore the first blink of the fan LED when power is turned on. Watch for the fan LED to turn on and stay on. This happens when the boot loader recognize[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 22 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Rack-Mount Setup Use the rack-mount hardware included with your ReadyNAS 3100 to install it in a rack. Read the Rack-Mount Precautions section in Appendix A. Considerations Keep the following considerations in mind as you install your unit: • Ambient operating temperature . If the unit [...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 23 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems  To install the system into a rack: Read these instructions in their entirety before you begin. Locate the ReadyNAS shipping carton and remove the rack-mounting kit. 1. Extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward. 2. Press the release tab and separate the inner rail from the outer a[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 24 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 5. Attach the chassis to the rack, as follows: a. Extend the ball shuttle to the very front. b. Align the rails and push the chassis in. c. Secure the handles to the outer rails with screws. The rack-mount installation is complete.[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3100 25 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Technical Specifications The following table lists the technical specifications for the ReadyNAS 3100. Table 5. Technical specifications Feature Specification Electrical Power supplies (PSU) Two 450W server rated AC power supplies Input 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption 170W typical [...]

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    26 4 4. ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 This chapter describes physical features of the ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, and 4200 v2. It includes the following topics: • Front Panel • 3200 Rear Panel • 4200 Rear Panel • Status Information • Boot Menu • Rack-Mount Setup • Technical Specifications[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 27 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Front Panel This following figure shows the front panel of the 3200 and 4200. 1 2 Figure 9. Front panel 1. Drive bays with disk status LEDs 2. Control panel The following figure shows the control panel in more detail. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 10. Control panel 1. Power but[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 28 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Each drive bay features a latch that releases the pop-out tray handle, as shown in the following figure. 2 1 Figure 11. Disk tray handle and release latch 1. Disk tray handle 2. Disk tray release latch WARNING! No matter how many hard drives are installed in your system,[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 29 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 3200 Rear Panel This following figure shows the rear panel of the 3200. 3 4 6 5 1 2 Figure 12. 3200 rear panel 1. Power supplies 2. PS2 keyboard and mouse ports 3. USB ports 4. RS232 console port 5. VGA monitor port 6. 1-gigabit Ethernet ports with LED status indicators[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 30 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 4200 Rear Panel This following figure shows the rear panel of the 4200. 34 6 5 1 2 7 Figure 13. 4200 rear panel 1. Power supplies 2. PS2 keyboard and mouse ports 3. USB ports 4. RS232 console port 5. VGA monitor port 6. 1-gigabit Ethernet ports with status LED status ind[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 31 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Table 6. Status indicators Indicator Description Power LED The LED has these states: • On . The unit is powered on. • Off . The unit[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 32 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS unit. It has the following boot modes: • Normal . Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default . Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately [...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 33 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems  To access the boot menu: 1. Power off your unit. 2. With a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. Press the Power button to power on the unit. 4. Continue to press the Reset button until the power diagnostic LED and the fan LED are both lit. Thi[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 34 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Rack-Mount Setup Use the rack-mount hardware included with your ReadyNAS 3200 or 4200 to install it in a rack. Read the Rack-Mount Precautions section in Appendix A. DANGER: A unit with installed drives can weigh more than 80 pounds. To avoid injury or damage to the equi[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 35 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Installation Read these instructions in their entirety before you begin. Locate the shipping carton, remove the rack-mounting kit, and prepare to work with it. The rack-mounting kit contains two rail assemblies. Each assembly consists of two sections: • An inner fixed [...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 36 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 3. Use the provided mounting screws to mount the inner rails to the system chassis, as follows: a. Fasten the backs of the outer rails to the rack with screws. b. Press the release to extend the rails. c. Hang the hooks of the rails into the rack holes, and fasten the ra[...]

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    ReadyNAS 3200, 4200 v1, 4200 v2 37 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Technical Specifications The following table lists the technical specifications for the ReadyNAS 3200 and 4200. Table 7. Technical specifications Feature Specification Electrical Power supplies (PSU) Two 700W server rated AC power supplies Input 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz Powe[...]

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    38 5 5. Maintenance This chapter describes how to perform maintenance activities like adding disks and replacing disks and system components. It includes the following topics: • Disks • System Components[...]

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    Maintenance 39 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Disks Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system. If you use non-supported disks, NETGEAR technical support will not provide assistance. For a list of supported disks, see the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl . Previously Formatted D[...]

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    Maintenance 40 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Failed Disk Notification When a disk fails in your ReadyNAS, you are notified by email. Email alerts must be set up for notifications to be sent. In addition, FrontView provides information about the failed disk. Each disk bay includes a failed disk LED that turns amber when its disk fails.[...]

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    Maintenance 41 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 2. Pull out the disk dray and place a disk in the tray. 3. Assemble the disk tray. Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay when you reassemble the disk. 4. Slide the disk tray into the unit and secure the handle. The volume automatically synchronizes with t[...]

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    Maintenance 42 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 2. Pull out the disk tray and place a disk in the tray. 3. Assemble the disk tray. Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay when you reassemble the disk. 4. Slide the disk tray into the unit and secure the handle. The volume automatically synchronizes with t[...]

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    Maintenance 43 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Replacing a Disk In the case of a failed disk, the unit provides email alerts and status messages about the need to replace a disk. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap bays, so you do not need to power down your unit when replacing a disk.  To replace a disk on a 1500 or 2100: 1. In the case of a[...]

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    Maintenance 44 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 4. Reassemble the disk tray. Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay when you reassemble the disk tray. 5. Slide the disk tray back into the unit and secure the handle. The volume automatically synchronizes with the new disk in the background. This could ta[...]

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    Maintenance 45 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 4. Reassemble the disk tray. Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay when you reassemble the disk tray. 5. Slide the disk tray back into the unit and secure the handle. The volume automatically synchronizes with the new disk in the background. This could ta[...]

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    Maintenance 46 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Individual Components On the 3100, 3200, and 4200, you replace power supplies, fans, and batteries individually. Replacing a Power Supply If either of the two power supply modules fails, the other module takes the full load and allows the system to continue operation without interruption. T[...]

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    Maintenance 47 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems 3. Lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the system. WARNING! Ensure that the chassis cover is in place when the system is operating to allow proper cooling. Out-of-warranty damage to the system can occur if you do not strictly follow this practice. Replac[...]

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    Maintenance 48 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems  To replace a fan on a 3200 or 4200: 1. Remove the chassis cover. 2. Press the tabs on the sides of the fan to unlock and remove the fan and its housing. The fan’s power connection automatically detaches. 3. Replace the failed fan with an identical fan. You hear a click when the fan is[...]

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    49 A A. Warnings and Precautions This appendix contains safety warnings and precautions for the ReadyNAS 1500, 2100, 3100, 3200, and 4200. It includes the following sections: • Safety Warnings • Electrical Safety Precautions • General Safety Precautions • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions • Rack-Mount Precautions[...]

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    Warnings and Precautions 50 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems Safety Warnings 1. The equipment is certified for installation only by trained personnel, according to the installation instructions provided with each unit. 2. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 3. Observe the onboard batter[...]

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    Warnings and Precautions 51 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the ReadyNAS clean and free of clutter. • The ReadyNAS weighs approximately 82 pounds when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with [...]

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    Warnings and Precautions 52 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems • Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which might retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap. • Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules, or contacts. • When handling chips o[...]

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    53 B B. Notification of Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action ag[...]

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    Notification of Compliance 54 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ?[...]

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    Notification of Compliance 55 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems European Union The NETGEAR ReadyNAS complies with essential requirements of EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as supported by applying the following test methods and standards: • EN55022: 2006 / A1: 2007 • EN55024: 1998 / A1: 2001 / A2 : 20[...]

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    56 Index A airflow 1500 9 , 14 2100 9 , 14 3100 18 , 22 3200 28 , 34 4200 28 , 34 B battery, replacing 48 boot menu 1500 12 2100 12 3100 20 3200 32 4200 32 C circuit overload 1500 14 2100 14 3100 22 3200 34 4200 34 compliance 53 components, replacing 45 control panel 1500 8 2100 8 3100 17 3200 27 4200 27 CX4 PCIe card 31 D disk failure 40 disk, add[...]

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    57 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Storage Systems I inside access 46 M mechanical loading 1500 14 2100 14 3100 22 3200 34 4200 34 O operating temperature 1500 14 2100 14 3100 22 3200 34 4200 34 P PCIe card 31 power 6 power LED 19 power supply, replacing 46 power switch 6 previously formatted disks 39 R rack mount 1500 14 2100 14 3100 22 3200 34 4200 3[...]