Boo-Yah! 8GB (2x4GB) works in pro.

[fbmachines]

Nice! Look forward to your followup.

You'll like the Pro-6. You plan to use your older Pro as a backup?

[spiderman]

You'll like the Pro-6. You plan to use your older Pro as a backup?
Post Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:22 pm

I would like to run ESXi datastores and the Java VM Virtual Box on the PRO 6 and use my PRO as a multi-media file server.

[jmirabil]

As I will be purchasing a new diskless Readynas Pro 6 shortly, can those who have posted on this thread confirm that the following ram will
work on this unit:

Patriot Signature 4GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model PSD24G8002

That's the model that I use and it has been running great. I haven't tried running just one stick though. Is that what you plan to do?

If so, I can remove 1 stick and give it a whirl.

SUCESS REPORT:
I can report on my Pro Business Readynas I just completed a 4-->8Gb Readynas changeover in RAM, and I noticed my NAS with WD30EZRS drives is a bit snappier with 8Gb than 4Gb. I used two of the PSD24G8002 Patriot memory sticks like above... I had two 2Gb Adata blue memory modules in there with aluminum shields from Egghead before, I might try those memory sticks in my buddy's Readynas Ultra 6 w/ low power Atom dualcore processor.

I too would like to try running ESXi datastores and the Java VM Virtual Box on my Readynas pro business and use my PRO as a multi-media file server, probably a Conroe 2.4Ghz dualcore upgrade (E6600) from the E2160 might help also, but dont want to violate my warranty... Any advice for virtualbox or ESXi? I'd love to know here or via a PM. Thanks!

[mdgm]

The Pro Business (RNDP6000-100) has a CPU that doesn't have VT-x so you can't run 64-bit VMs using VirtualBox. You can use it as an ESXi datastore for 64-bit VMs though.

3rd party memory upgrades are not supported, neither is installing stuff like VirtualBox.

CPU upgrades do void the warranty and not all work (can be incompatible or cause overheating etc.). If you want to try a CPU upgrade search for CPU upgrades that others have done). Instead of doing a CPU upgrade it would be much better to sell a Pro Business (RNDP6000-100) and get a Pro 6 (RNDP6000-200).

[jmirabil]

The Pro Business (RNDP6000-100) has a CPU that doesn't have VT-x so you can't run 64-bit VMs using VirtualBox. You can use it as an ESXi datastore for 64-bit VMs though.

3rd party memory upgrades are not supported, neither is installing stuff like VirtualBox.

CPU upgrades do void the warranty and not all work (can be incompatible or cause overheating etc.). If you want to try a CPU upgrade search for CPU upgrades that others have done). Instead of doing a CPU upgrade it would be much better to sell a Pro Business (RNDP6000-100) and get a Pro 6 (RNDP6000-200).

I see, you're referring to the E2160 native CPU - well I guess I'll have to decide whether I want to void my warranty to get the VT-x available with the Conroe 2.4G dualcore E6600 CPU...
decisions decisions... I've read else where in the forums that memory upgrades will not violate warranty if they pass tests and are done responsibly and properly. I kept my original 1Gb of RAM so that will always be available if I need to downgrade memory (thats easy, just take out 2 screws and click in and out memory modules with an antistatic wrist-strap in place) but I'm not going to tinker with a CPU and the RDNP6000-200 is a better idea for that indeed. I bet someone has gone with an E6600 (and said forget the warranty...) and made this Virtualbox and ESXi VM datastore both work though...

FYI:
http://ark.intel.com/products/27250/Int ... MHz-FSB%29
this notes that the E6600 has VT-x... time to decide.. My Pro Business still has 4 more years of warranty...I dont think I want to lose that...

Good suggestion on the Pro 6 -- I tried 2x to order (order then reorder) a Pro 6 refurb from these guys when they CLEARLY showed stock (I screen-captured it 2x) :
http://compu-america.com/index.php/rndp ... -serv.html
but they are disreputable dirtb@gs and they never honor their prices nor availability for me (nor I suspect others too..) and I have a BBB complaint pending with them.

[Westyfield2]

ReadyNAS Pro 6 arrived today. I haven't actually opened it up yet but I've checked the box to make sure it's the RNDP6000-200 not the Ultra or Pro Business Edition .

Now I'm sure it'll be fine as it is, but when I’ve had it a while and the upgrade itch needs scratching...

RAM. Is it really picky on which RAM it'll take? I see Patriot PSD24G8002 and Patriot PSD28G800K mentioned in this thread, but would it need to be them? Or would any 2x 4GB DDR2 800MHz PC2-6400 240-Pin DIMM work?

[AMRivlin]

Curious too, on what modules the RNDP6000-200 accepts.

[TeknoJnky]

If you already have a pro 6, the easiest way to find out what ram is already in the device (google the part number or whatever is printed on the dimm), then google for the same or similar in the size you want.

[AMRivlin]

So the RNDP6000-200 only works (unsupported by Netgear) with DDR2 240pin 6400?

DDR3 is was cheaper than these aforementioned DIMMs

80+ per module.

[fbmachines]

So the RNDP6000-200 only works (unsupported by Netgear) with DDR2 240pin 6400?

That's your best bet. Even then, a 6400 speed DIMM might not work. I went through a couple models before finding one that wokred. Just make sure wherever you buy it from has a good return policy if you venture off on your own.

DDR3 is was cheaper than these aforementioned DIMMs

80+ per module.

That's because DDR3 is the standard now and are manufacturered in larger quantities. A year or so ago it was reversed.

[AMRivlin]

Just upgraded the DDR in my Pro6. Piece of Cake. Can't say I see any performance increase, as I never booted with 1GB.

Here are some photos for anyone curious.

Pro6 Included 1GB Ram:
http://www.box.com/file_embed_preview?e ... lor=FFFFFF

Patriot 8GB DDR2 (Retails $100-150 PSD28G800K PC2-6400)
http://www.box.com/file_embed_preview?e ... lor=FFFFFF
I purchased here:
http://www.frys.com/product/6416292?sit ... IN_RSLT_PG

Inside of NAS
http://www.box.com/file_embed_preview?e ... lor=FFFFFF

[marcusp]

Just upgraded the DDR in my Pro6. Piece of Cake. Can't say I see any performance increase, as I never booted with 1GB.

Here are some photos for anyone curious.

Pro6 Included 1GB Ram:
http://www.box.com/file_embed_preview?e ... lor=FFFFFF

Patriot 8GB DDR2 (Retails $100-150 PSD28G800K PC2-6400)
http://www.box.com/file_embed_preview?e ... lor=FFFFFF
I purchased here:
http://www.frys.com/product/6416292?sit ... IN_RSLT_PG

Inside of NAS
http://www.box.com/file_embed_preview?e ... lor=FFFFFF

I can confirm the Patriot PSD28G800K is working fine, just mounting it in my NAS and no problem for the moment.