User Manual

Scrub a Volume
Scrubbing cleans and validates all data on a volume and checks the volume for errors. No data is deleted.
Folders, LUNs, and snapshots on the volume remain intact. Scrubbing every six to eight weeks is common.
Scrubbing is not an erase function.Note
To scrub a volume:
1. Log in to your ReadyNAS.
2. Select System > Volumes.
3. Select a volume.
4. Click the gear icon.
5. Click the Scrub button in the pop-up menu.
A confirmation window opens.
6. Choose the Yes button to confirm.
The scrubbing process starts.
The start and completion of the volume scrub are recorded in the system log (see System Logs on page
219).
If you set up email notifications for your system, you receive an email message when the process
finishes. For more information about alert notifications, see System Logs on page 219.
Defragment a Volume
Over time, deletion, creation, and modification of files can fragment your data. Defragmenting a volume
improves disk performance and reduces data fragmentation.
To defragment a volume:
1. Log in to your ReadyNAS.
2. Select System > Volumes.
3. Select a volume.
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ReadyNAS OS 6.9.3