User Manual

• Apple Mac OS X 10.7 or later

• Linux, Unix, Solaris

• Apple iOS

• Google Android

Supported Browsers

The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers:

• Microsoft Edge

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and later

• Apple Safari 5.0 and later

• Google Chrome 20 and later

• Mozilla Firefox 14 and later

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

another browser.

Diskless Systems

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 http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. 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

http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6.aspx.

For basic configuration information, see Basic Installation on page 11.

For information about disk formats, see RAID on page 22.

Basic Installation

After you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS system is ready to use in a production environment.

Setup takes approximately 15 minutes.

Getting Started

ReadyNAS OS 6.9.3