How To Upgrade Memory in a NetGear ReadyNAS NV+

http://www.FreeComputerConsultant.com/go/crucial/?id=y-netgear -
This short video shows how easy it is to upgrade memory in a NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ from the factory installed 256MB to 1GB in order to improve performance. ReadyNAS products come in a variety of configurations; newer models come with 1GB RAM installed.

More details here at my blog:
http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/upgrade-memory-in-netgear-readynas-nv/

Crucial CT12864X335 (16-Chip 1GB) (Microns MT16VDDF12864H)

is listed on the NetGear hardware compatibility list:

Category:

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Tags:

• memory
• upgrade
• netgear
• readynas
• nv+
• network attached storage

[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.

[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.

[66kaya1984]

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

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

[wonderpookie]

@FreeCompConsultant Brilliant - thanks for the speedy reply!

[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