How To Upgrade Memory in a NetGear ReadyNAS NV+

[McNizzle123]

WIll my NV+ 4000 support 1GB? According to the Crucial site it is only compatible up to 256MB, don't want to sink $50 in to something that won't work...but would love to upgrade too

[FreeCompConsultant]

@McNizzle123 Well, in the video we are using an NV+; lots of other people have done this. Netgear, of course, does not really support the idea of upgrading memory.

See the blog post - link in the description

[wonderpookie]

Is it possible to setup a RAID 1 with 2 HDDs and then at a later date setup a second RAID 1 with the remaining two slots?

[FreeCompConsultant]

@wonderpookie My understanding is that you have to use FlexRAID to do that. The ReadyNAS forum would be the place to double check that.

[wonderpookie]

@FreeCompConsultant Brilliant - thanks for the speedy reply!

[66kaya1984]

@wonderpookie No. That's not possible, because i try before.

Don't forget back-up your files before do something.

[ghostaliaz]

Thanks for the Great & easy to follow Video. To everyone that don't know what memory to buy, well here is the exact memory that I ordered & installed ( part CT12864X40B, description is “CT12864X40B 1GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR PC3200 memory module”). All you have to do is search for CT12864X40B on Amazon where I found mine or use Google. On Amazon it only cost me $42.83 & shipping $3.99 for next day air using my Amazon prime account CT12864X40B Total $46.82 & it worked perfectly. Good Luck All!

[FreeCompConsultant]

@ghostaliaz That might work just fine - BUT - at the time I got the Crucial part # CT12864X335 from a Netgear approved list. Therefore... I would stick with that even if it cost a couple dollars more. Hopefully you will be fine anyway, but I am always better off recommending something that the vendor's tech support suggests!

Best,

Roger.

[montygod]

I just brought a Transcend 1GB DDR 333 Sodimm Cl2.5 PC2700 and then put it in and it didn't work, i did notice the current ram in is DDR 400 and the only DDR 400 i can find is PC3200 CL3. Will this work if i got a 1GB of this? Also on the Readynas site it says to use DDR333 pc-2700, i did and it didn't work. Any answers? Cheers

[FreeCompConsultant]

@montygod All I can tell you is that the memory I recommend on my site (follow the link in the description to the video) works.

[vs7777yt]

@FreeCompConsultant

I am trying to find the memory recommended, but I only see Crucial - is there the full description of the actual memory stick I need to buy?

Thanks

[FreeCompConsultant]

@vs7777yt It's in the description to the video - CT12864X335 - follow the link provided in the beginning of the video's description, it will take you to Crucial's site. Simply search for CT12864X335

[FreeCompConsultant]

@montygod look on my blog:

freecomputerconsultant(dot)com­/blog/upgrade-memory-in-netgea­r-readynas-nv/

- replace the (dot) with a ' . ' in the address above.

[montygod]

Can you put a 2Gb stick in?

[FreeCompConsultant]

@montygod I don't think so; there really would be no value - there just would be no performance gain. Even the newest units only come with 1GB.

[Viper007Bond]

Thanks for your video! I used it to help me install a stick of 1GB RAM from Patriot (PSD1G33316S). :)

[brooklynzoo81]

Thanks for the video.  I just got a 1gig stick for mine.

[FreeCompConsultant]

@brooklynzoo81 Glad to help

[mstoll]

hi there, so how turned it out? did you get a performance boost? what are your read-/write-speeds? i am using the nv+ connected directly to a mac, but only get an avg. of 10mb/s. that's a lame duck, isn't it? now considering to upgrade as well.

[FreeCompConsultant]

@mstoll I found the unit to be more responsive, but never did any official speed tests

[chrisfromoc]

Thanks very informative video though overly basic. I would guess that anyone working with one of these you could tell, "take off the back and top cover and swap the ram same as a notebook" and cut 6 minutes off the vid.

Thanks

[FreeCompConsultant]

You'd be surprised some of the questions I get. Got be as thorough as possible!

thanks.

[raistlin295]

Can this be done with a ReadyNAS Duo?

[FreeCompConsultant]

I haven't, but I don't see why not.

[wiseye61]

yep.

[djrobsd]

@raistlin295 yes

[pleasantcrew]

i have 2 options 2400 or 4600 upgrade, does it matter?

[enkrypt3d]

Trying to find what memory I can use in my NVX Pioneer... it has the 1gb stick in it now... how much max ram can the NVX support and what kind should I get? thx

[basmagic]

do you have the netgear power on 24/7?

[FreeCompConsultant]

Yes, but on some units I set the hard drives to go to sleep; I have another video on that.

[AfoHT]

I have, it runs very well.

[basmagic]

is it DDR1 or 2?

[FreeCompConsultant]

DDR PC2700

Click the link in the description for this video, then search at Crucial for the part number listed at the bottom of the video description for full details.

[DigitalBirdie]

Excellent instructional video. It came in very helpful when I upgraded my NV+ to 1 GB memory.

[0Badger0]

Thanks...

We use a ReadyNAS NV+ and that video will be helpful ...

[0Badger0]

Thanks... appreciate the effort to show us this...

We own a ReadyNAS NV+

[roby9696]

i have to 256 mb of ram i hate this computer but i not have money to upgrade

[themountainviewguy]

Hey cool ... what kind of memory did you use?

I just upgraded my Imac, which uses what looks

to be a similar form factor for the memory, it is

like sodimm ddr2.

Where did you find the specs for the memory?

I have 2 readynas boxes ... one has 1GB, and

the other 256MB ... the lower one is really slow,

but I just use it as a backup for the master machine.

[mjkobb]

Nice to know it's that easy. Thanks!

[FreeCompConsultant]

Glad you liked it.

If you buy memory, please go to my blog and buy through the Crucial ad on the upper left.

thanks,

Roger.

[PlappyPlapPlap]

I just bought on of these and this is handy to know - cheers for the video.