How can i change the RAID configuration to get RAID1.
I cant see a place to configure the volumes, just the state (X-RAID2), but there isn't a place to remove it or to create a new one.
change READYNAS 2100 to RAID1
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change READYNAS 2100 to RAID1
by picans » Fri May 04, 2012 12:34 am
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Re: change READYNAS 2100 to RAID1
by mdgm » Sun May 06, 2012 6:13 am
X-RAID2 is effectively RAID-1 if 2 disks are installed. It is effectively RAID-5 with more than two disks.
First I would suggest you update to the latest firmware (currently 4.2.20: http://www.readynas.com/RAIDiator_x86_4_2_20_Notes). Reboot when prompted and verify the update completed successfully.
Initiate a factory default e.g. via System > Update > Factory Default in Frontview, then open RAIDar (http://www.readynas.com/downloads). The NAS will reboot and a few checks will be run then there will be a 10 minute window in which you can click setup in RAIDar and choose RAID modes. Choose Flex-RAID and the relevant RAID level then confirm your choice.
First I would suggest you update to the latest firmware (currently 4.2.20: http://www.readynas.com/RAIDiator_x86_4_2_20_Notes). Reboot when prompted and verify the update completed successfully.
Initiate a factory default e.g. via System > Update > Factory Default in Frontview, then open RAIDar (http://www.readynas.com/downloads). The NAS will reboot and a few checks will be run then there will be a 10 minute window in which you can click setup in RAIDar and choose RAID modes. Choose Flex-RAID and the relevant RAID level then confirm your choice.
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NB: A ReadyNas is not an excuse not to have a backup. Fire, theft, multiple disk failures, other hardware failure, floods, user negligence etc. can all result in loss of data.
How we users can contact NETGEAR Technical Support | Australia: 1300 361 254 / Other Numbers|Online Submission
Unofficial Guide for Moving from Sparc ReadyNAS to x86 ReadyNAS|Using Gmail with the ReadyNAS|XRAID Volume Size Calculator
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Re: change READYNAS 2100 to RAID1
by StephenB » Sun May 06, 2012 6:14 am
keep in mind that the factory default process will delete your data and configuration.
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