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Set up ReadyNAS 1100

After powering up the unit, you will see the ReadyNAS system in the RAIDar scan list. When the Setup button becomes clickable, click Setup 
to start the Setup Wizard. Use user name 

admin

 and password 

infrant1

 to login.

After completing setup, your ReadyNAS is ready for use. (Refer to 

Quick Setup Guide

 and 

Users Guide

 for setup details.)

The Info column displays boot
and installation status, or the
OS version when ReadyNAS is 
ready to use.

Setup Button

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2

p5

7

A

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2

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2

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4

X-RAID

RAID RAID

RAID

0

1

5

RAID Configuration (Optional)

Follow the steps below to switch between RAID 0/1/5 Flexible Volume mode and the X-RAID 
Expandable Volume mode only if you wish to change the above default configuration. (Please 
note that it is not necessary to perform this procedure every time. The device will remain in the 
selected mode until explicitly changed.)

Factory Default will erase all your data on the hard disks.

Make sure ReadyNAS is connected to the network and RAIDar is running when performing the 
Factory Default.

Your ReadyNAS 1100 comes in one of the following three configurations:

 

- Diskless system 

 

- System with pre-installed disks in RAID 5 (Flexible Volume)

RAID Configuration

Legend: 

Redundancy against single disk of failure.

Storage capacity (base on single volumn configuration).

Default RAID setting.

X-RAID auto volume expansion.

Number 

of disk

Installed

Set RAID mode by performing a Factory Default. 

Summary of Contents for ReadyNAS 1100

Page 1: ...ReadyNAS TM 1100 Please use qualified SATA disks from the ReadyNAS Device Compatibility List if you need to install disks by yourself Getting Started Guide The Ultra Efficient 1U NAS ...

Page 2: ...ill the disk LEDs blink Mounting ear with screw holes for 2 post rack mounting Disk Tray Door Access Disk Tray with lock on latch Latch with thumb screw to access the System Module Cooling Fan Power Switch Power Connector 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Label with Serial number MAC address Ethernet Port 2 S Ethernet Port 1 If you purchased a diskless unit please read the optional disk installation section befo...

Page 3: ...efore installing the hard disk into the tray Optional Unlocked Default position To open the tray press the round button Locked the lower position Use a push pin to release the latch and open the tray With the latch in the open position slide the disk trays into the unit completely secure the latch and the disk installation is completed Install hard disks into the trays Screws 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 A B p2 ...

Page 4: ...ck Setup Guide ReadyNAS Users Guide End User License Agreement EMC Retrospect Backup Software Install RAIDar Utility for your Windows or Mac or Linux client Start RAIDar Refer to the Quick Setup Guide in the CD ROM for more detail Power on the ReadyNAS EMC Retrospect Backup Software package includes 5 1 2 3 4 EMC Retrospect Desktop for Macintosh 5 client license EMC Retrospect Professional for Win...

Page 5: ...S is not accessible during this time Firmware Version Firmware Version No disks detected Firmware Version Corrupt root Click Setup Installing Creating Booting Perform the RAID Configuration on RAIDar Optional Description RAIDar Info Column RAID synchronization ReadyNAS is accessible during this time Normal status ReadyNAS is fully redundant No disks detected if all disk LEDs flash once and disk 2 ...

Page 6: ...e Volume mode and the X RAID Expandable Volume mode only if you wish to change the above default configuration Please note that it is not necessary to perform this procedure every time The device will remain in the selected mode until explicitly changed Factory Default will erase all your data on the hard disks Make sure ReadyNAS is connected to the network and RAIDar is running when performing th...

Page 7: ...rt the volume creation and initialization process After the factory default the RAIDar will prompt Click Setup in the Info column RAID Configuration continue p6 3 1 2 3 4 5 Factory Default Step by step Make sure the device is power off Insert a paper clip or push pin to trigger the System Reset switch Depress the System Reset switch for 30 seconds while powering on the unit As an indication the 4 ...

Page 8: ... the failed disk tray from the unit from the unit The ReadyNAS 1100 supports hotswap disk trays so you do not need to power down the device The system will perform background RAID synchronization and notify the user by email when it s done Disk 2 failed Replacing a Failed Disk Press the button and the latch pops out Pull the disk tray out Replace failed disk re assemble and slide the disk tray bac...

Page 9: ...d Drive By default the Backup Button copies the data on backup share of the ReadyNAS to the USB disk directly connected to this Front USB Port You can easily program the Backup Button in the FrontView Backup menu to backup one or more pre defined backup jobs p8 Backup Button Front USB Port Power off the unit unscrew Lift up the latch and Pull to slide the System Module out ReadyNAS 1100 with the S...

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