Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted
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ReadyNAS Ultra Hardware Manual
Choosing a Setup Location
The ReadyNAS Ultra is suitable for use in a home or small office environment where it can be
free-standing. The small, compact size makes it suitable for sitting on a desk, or on shelf in a
closet.
When deciding where to locate the unite, ensure that:
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It is accessible and cables can be connected easily.
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Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
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Airflow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted.
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The air is as free of dust as possible.
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Temperature operating limits are not likely to be exceeded.
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If using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) for protection, the power cable can be
securely and safely connected to the UPS.
System Requirements
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For LAN setup: An Ethernet connection
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Microsoft® Windows® 7, Vista™, XP, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
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Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0+, Apple® Safari®, 2.0+, Mozilla Firefox® 2.0+,
Opera® 9.5+
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Hard Disk Drive(s) — NETGEAR recommends the HDD from the NETGEAR HDD
Compatibility List only. See
http://www.readynas.com/hcl
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