THE PLACE to get the inside scoop on everything ReadyNAS. Find previews and reviews of new features, tutorials, and information you won’t get anywhere else. Well, maybe you will, but not easily and not in one happy place like this. Do give us feedback on the ReadyNAS Community Forum and let us know if you would like to see topics not covered here. Enjoy!

ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition in 3-D!

October 10, 2008 - We had to take the roof off the NETGEAR headquarter in San Jose to show you how the ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition might help you in your business.  Enjoy!

See X-RAID2 in action

October 3, 2008 -You’ve heard about X-RAID2, the RAID technology that powers the ReadyNAS Pro.  Now see for yourself how this 2nd-generation auto-expandable RAID technology works.  Click here.

eAegis’ first impression of the ReadyNAS Pro

September 30, 2008 - “ReadyNAS Pro, the newest member of the award-winning ReadyNAS product family is also the most powerful… This 6-bay gigabit network attached storage appliance is packed with high-end server features, including RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and Auto-Expandable X-RAID2 support for data protection against disk failure, system monitoring capabilities and built-in backup.”  Read more here.

Fantastic ReadyNAS deals from eAegis

September 30, 2008 - Here’s a couple of fantastic deals on the ReadyNAS NV+ and the NEW hard-to-find ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition that won’t last long.  The 1.5 TB ReadyNAS NV+ with two 750 GB drives is on sale for $895*, and the 1.5 TB ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition with three 500 GB drives with the latest Auto-Expandable X-RAID2 technology is on sale for $1699* bundled with a FREE USB 2.0 500 GB external drive.  Best of all, you’ll be dealing with highly-recommended folks from eAegis (you’ll find excellent testimonials on the ReadyNAS Community forum) and there’s no rebate hassle to deal with.

* This special is available only in North America and supply is very limited.

Weekly ASCII features the ReadyNAS Duo

September 30, 2008 - The ReadyNAS Duo is featured in the latest edition of Weekly ASCII, a popular Japanese technology magazine.  Click here to see the full-page review.

Traditional File Server or NAS

September 29, 2008 - Businesses are certainly moving their storage to NAS.  For those of you who are still on the fence, the folks at CDW has a nice comparative analysis between traditional file servers and NAS.  Take a look here.

ReadyNAS Pro reviews through the eyes of our beta testers

September 22, 2008 - Here are a couple of Pro reviews written by two of our own beta testers whom we had selected from around the world.  One is hosting his blog straight off the Pro.  Click on the images below to check out the reviews.  Big thank you’s to Jan (left) and Dave (right, with his wife) for doing such a great job for us and in making their sites available to the whole world!

The Definitive Guide to the ReadyNAS Pro

September 19, 2008 - If you’ve been waiting for more information on the ReadyNAS Pro, here’s the inside track to all the info you need on the Pro — The Definitive Guide to the ReadyNAS Pro.  Yes, get the scoop straight from the horse’s mouth (well, the ReadyNAS Team) and check out what’s new and cool about the Pro, feature descriptions, usage scenarios,  performance numbers, etc.

The ‘gadget’ @ TheTechStop.net reviews the ReadyNAS Pro

September 19, 2008 - Fr. Robert Ballecer from TheTechStop.net has the first hands-on review of the ReadyNAS Pro.  Known for concise and thorough reviews, he notes “We found ourselves in a predicament in benchmarking the ReadyNAS Pro because of one simple problem… none of our testing gear was able to keep up with the sustained transfer rate of the Pro.”

New SqueezeCenter in RAIDiator 4.1.3 supports SqueezeBox Boom

September 15, 2008 -The new Slim Devices SqueezeBox Boom is one of the new must-have toys that you need to pair with the ReadyNAS, and now with RAIDiator 4.1.3, support for the Boom is built-in right into the embedded SqueezeCenter streaming service.  No PC required.  Just press Play.

A man and his ReadyNAS Pro

September 15, 2008 - Here’s a light-hearted preview video of the ReadyNAS Pro from Dave, one of our beta testers.  Let’s just say he’s become very attached to the Pro.

RAIDiator 4.1.3 now available

September 11, 2008 - It’s been about 6 months since our latest RAIDiator firmware update, and we’re happy to announce that RAIDiator 4.1.3 is now available for your ReadyNAS.  There have been a number of enhancements and bug fixes, so we do recommend that you update to this release.  You can find the release notes and update instructions here.

Hosting Subversion on the ReadyNAS

July 25, 2008 - Subversion is a revision control system that’s definitely gaining in popularity.  Developers on our forum repeatedly ask for it to be hosted on the ReadyNAS. And why not, when it means being able to turn off another PC in your office or home?  One of our forum members wrote a little how-to on how to do this, so take a look here.

ReadyNAS vs. Traditional File Server

July 15, 2008 - SMBs often face the same challenges if not more than the larger organizations when it comes to providing employees an effective file sharing solution.  Data redundancy, provisioning of client licensing, complexity of supporting heterogeneous OS environments, and providing effective backup solutions are just some of the issues confronting small and medium-sized businesses, especially the ones not fortunate enough to have a dedicated IT staff.  If this sounds familiar, take a look at The Benefits of Network Attached Storage in Small and Mid-sized Business Networks and see how the ReadyNAS can help out.

How to develop a Frontview Add-on

July 10, 2008 - The ReadyNAS as a low-power-consuming always-on redundant storage appliance (whew that was a mouthful) makes an awesome platform to develop new and exciting add-ons to allow it to do even more than what it does already.  The BitTorrent and ReadyNAS Photos are a couple of add-ons that our users love, and that’s just the tip of the iceburg.  We’ve got more coming, and we’d love to share in the API to get you started with your own add-ons.  We’ve even made our Frontview Add-on SDK available with a nice templating system so you can get started in no time.  So, if you’ve been itching to get hackin’ on the ReadyNAS, take a look at our How to develop a Frontview Add-on article here.

ReadyNAS Duo awarded ZDNet Australia Editor’s Choice

June 23, 2008 - I promise we’ll have more articles besides ReadyNAS Duo awards and reviews , but this one comes from down under, and the Duo received a 9 out of a possible 10 from the fine folks at ZDNet.  Click here to read more.

ReadyNAS Duo takes PCWorld 100 Best of 2008 honors

June 12, 2008 - Last year, it was the NV+. This year, our little Duo takes the honor. In fact, the Duo is the only NAS to show up on the PCWorld Best list. Congratulations to the ReadyNAS team for another fine no-compromise product. Click here for Netgear’s press release and here for details on the PCWorld 100 Best Products of 2008 honorees.

SmallNetBuilder reviews the ReadyNAS Duo

June 7, 2007 - “With a redundant XRAID ReadyNAS Duo on your network, you’ll have the peace of mind that you’re no longer among the 52% of this country who are just a hard drive failure away from losing valuable iTunes files and thousands of digital pictures. My experience with the Duo certainly gave me the impression I could trust the Duo with my digital family memories!” Read more here.

Turn your ReadyNAS Duo and EVA8000 into a Video Jukebox

June 6, 2008 -The Duo and the EVA8000 make a great-looking pair, and this article on turning the two into a video jukebox substantiates this even more. Take a look here.

Which ReadyNAS is right for me?

June 5, 2008 - Choosing the right ReadyNAS shouldn’t be confusing. We’ll help you figure it out in less than a minute, promise. Click here.

TheTechStop reviews the ReadyNAS 1100

June 1, 2008 - If you’ve been considering a rack-mount network storage for your business, take a look at this 10-minute video review of the ReadyNAS 1100. Robert Ballecer from TheTechStop.net knows his stuff, and he does a nice job covering the features of the 1100, including the little-known convenient X-Change™ module.

Get a 3-minute overview of the ReadyNAS Duo

May 22, 2008 - Sam, our fearless Director of Marketing gives a quick low-down on the ReadyNAS Duo features on buy.com. Take a look…

Turbo charge your ReadyNAS

May 15, 2008 -You did know that the ReadyNAS ships in a conservative mode, and there are performance options to make it run even faster, didn’t you? Well, now you know. Check it out here…

ReadyNAS Duo recommended byTrustedReview

May 7, 2008 - “The ReadyNAS Duo takes everything that makes the NV+ a great NAS appliance and packs it into a pint-sized desktop unit. It’s an affordable choice for home users, delivers good overall performance and offers a wealth of multimedia features into the bargain.” Read more…

How quiet is the ReadyNAS Duo?

May 2, 2008 - If you’re going to put the Duo in your living room, or the bedroom for that matter, you’re going to have to pass the WAF, at least in my household. And one of the criteria is noise. So here’s a detailed noise-level analysis of the Duo in action written by one of our forum members. Enjoy!

Use RAIDar Widgets to monitor your ReadyNAS

May 1, 2008 - If you’ve never heard of ReadyNAS widgets, you’ll need to check it out. It’s a small, lightweight, and graphical version of RAIDar that you can keep running on your desktop to monitor and access your ReadyNAS. Here’s the Mac version in action, and there’s one for Windows that runs on the Yahoo! Widget Engine.

Click here to download.

A sneak preview of the ReadyNAS Pro

April 30, 2008 - For those who didn’t make it out to Vegas, this is what you missed. Enjoy

ReadyNAS Pro announced at Interop

April 28, 2008 - The long-awaited ReadyNAS Pro is set to make its debut tomorrow at Interop. In the meantime, you can read the press release and the product specs today. Let’s just say this 6 disk monster is FAST. Come visit here tomorrow, and we’ll show you.

Make iMovie work with the ReadyNAS

April 28, 2008 - Here’s another tip for our Mac users. With Hi-Def camcorders the latest in the must-haves, it makes sense to utilize the enormous space on the ReadyNAS to store your iMovie data. Here’s a write-up by one of our Mac forum users on how to do this. Read here.

If a Jesuit likes the NV+…

April 25, 2008 - On this day, we bring back one of our favorite YouTube videos — this one created by a Jesuit a year ago describing the NV+. 206,000 hits and going strong. Enjoy!

How to Replicate 100 ReadyNAS

April 22, 2008 - If you’ve ever wondered how you would deploy a large number of ReadyNAS to your enterprise, you’ll won’t want to miss this how-to. Find out the undocumented method (well until now) to easily replicate a bunch of ReadyNAS, with the same configuration and data, in really no time at all. More…

Stream your ReadyNAS media to the EVA8000

April 21, 2008 - Ever wanted to show off your digital media collection on the ReadyNAS. Take a look at NETGEAR’s own Digital Entertainer HD EVA8000. If you haven’t seen the EVA8000 in action, the graphics and features will blow you away. Click here to see a demo of how the EVA8000 works seamlessly with the ReadyNAS.

Making Time Machine work with the ReadyNAS

April 21, 2008 - The ReadyNAS Mac user-base is a sizable one, and the folks tending to our ReadyNAS Mac/OS X forum are a pretty Mac-savvy crowd. They recently came up with a solution to allow Time Machine to work over network to the ReadyNAS. You can look at the write-up here.

Learn about the X-RAID advantage

April 18, 2008 - Ever wondered about this new RAID called X-RAID that’s available only on the ReadyNAS? X-RAID — RAID for the rest of us explains X-RAID in full detail.

Host a Blog on the ReadyNAS

April 13, 2008 - A few weeks ago, we showed you how you can easily create a personal web server on the ReadyNAS. You may have wondered how you would actually create the web content. Well, how about a nice web management system like what we use here on www.readynas.com? If you look at the bottom of our page, you’d realize that we’re powered by a blogging software called Wordpress. Yes, you can use it in a traditional blogging mode, or use it like we do here, like a typical web page. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, take a look here.

The Definitive Guide to the ReadyNAS NV+

April 10, 2008 - The choice of those who won’t settle for the 2nd best — the ReadyNAS NV+. Awarded #8 in the Top 100 Products of 2007 by PC World, see why the NV+ is the most versatile network storage on the market today. Get the scoop on all the features, specs, and performance here.

How small businesses like yours are using the ReadyNAS

April 9, 2008 - The ReadyNAS family of Network Attached Storage devices was designed specifically to fit the storage needs of small businesses. The easy deployment and management, scalable design and rich features of our products have delivered fail-safe storage to customers across a broad range of industries. Take a look at how four different businesses depend on the ReadyNAS and see how it can help yours. More…

The Definitive Guide to the ReadyNAS Duo

March 29, 2008 -The NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo is the latest addition to the award-winning ReadyNAS family of advanced network storage products. The Duo builds on the success of the ReadyNAS NV+, providing a quiet, very low-power-consuming, small 2-disk form-factor NAS that’s ideal for the home.

Get the scoop on all the features, specs, and performance here.

Create a personal webserver on the ReadyNAS

March 21, 2008 -Admit it — you’ve always wanted to do this. That’s right, now you can host your own dot-com right from the ReadyNAS at home or your small business. Go here to find out how. Have fun!

Accessing ReadyNAS remotely with WebDAV

March 13, 2008 - If you’ve ever wanted to access your share remotely (and securely), take a look at our article on setting up WebDAV access to the ReadyNAS. You’ll be able to drag & drop your files to the ReadyNAS from anywhere you have Internet access.

RAIDiator 4.01 brings new features for ReadyNAS

March 4, 2008 - The latest RAIDiator firmware brings new BitTorrent and ReadyNAS Photos support for your ReadyNAS. Click here to find out about the latest enhancements.

ReadyNAS NV+ continues to win accolades

February 24, 2008 - The award-winning 4-bay ReadyNAS NV+ is the NAS of choice for the demanding prosumers and professionals. Don’t let the compact size fool you.With up to 3TB of protected capacity, not only can the NV+ can be the perfect storage server for all your digital media at home, it’ll fit in just right in your workgroup or domain at the office as well. The perpetual online volume expandability with X-RAID and the confidence of the industry-leading 5-yr warranty makes this NAS the one that outlasts all others. Click here to find out more.

ReadyNAS Photos raises the bar again

February 21, 2008 - One of the coolest features with the latest RAIDiator is ReadyNAS Photos. With ReadyNAS Photos, you can share your photos easily with your friends and family directly from your ReadyNAS. All without complex router setup. Simply decide what you want to share, and specify an invitation email list. Once your photos are viewed, be prepared for amazing compliments! Works on Windows, Macs, and Linux. Find out more here.

BitTorrent, (was this) the missing piece?

February 20, 2008 - Talk about cool features. How about a built-in BitTorrent client? Why keep your PC or Mac turned on at night when you can queue a bunch of downloads directly from the ReadyNAS and have them be ready the next morning?

With torrent sites like www.BitTorrent.com where you can legally download movies, you can be sure to stay on the right side of the law. It’s like the ultimate file sharing protocol meeting the ultimate file sharing device. You can find out more info here.

Restore old versions of files with Shadow

February 19, 2008 - Ever wish you could recover an older revision of a document or project that you’ve overwritten numerous times or or perhaps accidentally deleted it? Ever wished backups would occur right when you wrote out a file instead of when you remembered to do it? Then take a look at the new slick Shadow versioning backup tool that’s included with the ReadyNAS Duo. Works on both Windows and Mac. Click here to learn more.

ReadyNAS ready to be exploited by developers

February 18, 2008 - SSH support for the ReadyNAS was one of the most requested features ever by our forum users. Not only did we listen, but it’s now there with RAIDiator 4. We’ve complemented that with development tools to enable third-party developers to create add-ons for the ReadyNAS. The growing ReadyNAS user base along with the low-power-consuming always-on design offers unlimited application potential. For more info, please visit the ReadyNAS Developer’s Corner.