The first is from the original Duo showing a rather basic looking menu structure. Below are two screen shots highlighting the differences. The menus on the Duo v2 with RAIDiator 5.3.6 are completely revamped from the Duo v1 menus with RAIDiator 4.1.10. NETGEAR refers to the firmware on ReadyNAS devices as RAIDiator. Note, I gave both devices static IP addresses on my LAN, which makes it easier to consistently access and find them. It also provides a launch point for accessing the web configuration gui.Īs you can see below, the RAIDar utility has recognized my older Duo v1 as well as the Duo v2. NETGEAR provides a simple utility called RAIDar for locating the ReadyNAS on your network. This app, reviewed here awhile back, is now free. One of the apps available on the Genie Marketplace is ReadyNAS Replicate, an app that enables creating a full backup and subsequent incremental backups from one ReadyNAS to another ReadyNAS, either locally or remotely. I’ve included a screenshot showing just a few of the apps below. The Genie Marketplace provides a few more apps, some of which are free others range in price from $0.99 to $4.99. The first time you access this menu on the Duo v2, you are prompted to create an account on the NETGEAR Genie Marketplace. Symantec Backup Exec Remote Agent for Linux and UNIX Serversįinally, there is a menu option on the Duo v2 for Genie Apps.ReadyNAS Photos II (pre-installed in 5.3.6).not supported by NETGEAR, add-ons are available here. In addition to the features above, ReadyNAS supports a wide array of add-ons. Bundled Memeo Backup Premium for ReadyNAS backup software (with CDP and Versioning support – 1 Windows license).DLNA Compatible (Certification in process).HTTP/HTTPS for browser based file access.I’ve summarized the features listed on NETGEAR’s specification page below. The ReadyNAS Duo v2 has a long list of included and add-on features. Table 1: Key components & comparison Features The photo below presents a stark contrast between the v2 (left) and v1 (right) fans. The status display on the v2 reports its 80mm cooling fan running at 750 RPM, while the status display on the v1 reports its 60mm cooling fan running at 2400 RPM. To my ear, the Duo v2 is significantly quieter than the Duo v1, likely due to the speed and size of the fans. A larger fan can run slower to move as much air as a smaller fan and slower means quieter. The v2 has a larger 80mm fan that is software controlled. The picture below shows the internal chassis of the v2, viewed from the left rear corner. In terms of quantity, the number of ports on both the v1 and v2 are the same, although the layout in the rear is slightly changed on the v2. Note the addition of the USB 3.0 ports on the Duo v2 as opposed to the USB 2.0 ports on the Duo v1. The back of the Duo v2 has two USB 3.0 ports, a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and a Kensington Lock security port. ReadyNAS Duo v2 controls, indicators and ports There are indicator lights for activity, disk status, and backup status, shown below. There are power and backup buttons on the front, along with a USB 2.0 port. The v2 drive bays have the same solid feel as the v1 drive bays that click securely to the chassis when inserted. I also find the drive bays on both the v1 and v2 to work quite well. It has a hinged front door with an air filter covering the disk trays that is magnetized to ensure secure closure. The power connector is in the back, which connects to an external power brick, similar in size to one that might power a laptop computer.Īs I mentioned in my review of the Duo v1, I like the construction quality of the Duo. The Duo v2 is physically the same as the Duo v1. We finally were able to convince them that SNB readers were as interested in NETGEAR NASes as any others. NETGEAR revised both the Duo and its four-bay entry-level sibling, the NV+, about a year ago, but had been reluctant to submit them for retest. Since that time, I’ve been using it to store data, backup our computers and save our family pictures and videos. Introduction Updated – Remote and Drop feature commentaryĪbout four years ago, I was given the opportunity to review NETGEAR’s ReadyNAS Duo.
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