Hi, allI recently created a small Windows app for ReadyNAS series of NAS, which will let user to start, monitor and shutdown a ReadyNAS system from task tray.It emulates RAIDar Protocol to retrieve information from the system as RAIDar.net by Pasadena and ReadyNAS Monitor by DotBlog do. I thank both of them for showing one can utilize RAIDar Protocol to get information directly from the system, but I want some more features: Smaller space to monitor the system: This app indicates status of the system by color of task tray icon so as not to bother user as long as the system is running without problem. If something wrong happens to the system, this app will notify user instantly. Power off when the system is not needed: This app can make power on/off of the system synchronized with client PC so that the power consumption will be minimized. (This feature will be useless for heavy users who run their systems 24/7 though...)I am testing this app with my ReadyNAS Ultra 2 and Duo and it looks working fine. Thus, I want to know if it will work in other environment especially with other ReadyNAS systems like NV+, Ultra 4, Ultra 6 and so on.So, I will appreciate it if someone take time to test it and report the result with the name of ReadyNAS system. Also, any comments or suggestions will be welcomed.The Project Home: NAS Herder(This app is developed by VB.NET and runs on Windows 7 and Windows XP (probably Windows Vista also) with .NET Framework 4.0 installed.)Edit: Changed screenshot.

I agree it would be helpful to have disk space used/free in byte units (not percent).

I'll test it for you when I receive my machine in the next couple of days.

Looks good, tested with my NVX and Ultra 6 and it performs as designed. I like that I can remote power on the unit without having to muck about with a magic packet generator. On my 1100 (under 4.1.8 T9) I get an unhandled exception but i think it's just a straightforward fan max RPM issue (the 1100 runs its little fans fast, especially at boot):************** Exception Text **************System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: Value of '6500' is not valid for 'Value'. 'Value' should be between 'Minimum' and 'Maximum'.Parameter name: Value at System.Windows.Forms.NumericUpDown.set_Value(Decimal value) at NasHerder.Form2.Form2_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl() at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl() at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)************** Loaded Assemblies **************mscorlib Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.237 (RTMGDR.030319-2300) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll----------------------------------------NasHerder Assembly Version: 0.3.7.6 Win32 Version: 0.3.7.6 CodeBase: file://nas1/backup/NAS/NASHerder/NasHerder.exe----------------------------------------Microsoft.VisualBasic Assembly Version: 10.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 10.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll----------------------------------------System Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.236 built by: RTMGDR CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll----------------------------------------System.Core Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.233 built by: RTMGDR CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll----------------------------------------System.Windows.Forms Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.235 built by: RTMGDR CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll----------------------------------------System.Drawing Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll----------------------------------------System.Runtime.Remoting Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll----------------------------------------System.Configuration Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll----------------------------------------System.Xml Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.233 built by: RTMGDR CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll----------------------------------------System.Security Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Security/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Security.dll---------------------------------------- I tried setting the max fan rpm to 7000 but it stops at 6000. Note also there are three fans in the 1100 (if you are interested in supporting the 1100).I'll upgrade to 4.1.8 proper and repeat but I suspect the exception will remain. I'll test it out on my Duo, Pro and Ultra Plus when I get to work.Thanks!

Hi,I tested your app with 2100 and it seems to work.Pasadena

emoacht wrote:Hi, allI recently created a small Windows app for ReadyNAS series of NAS, which will let user to start, monitor and shutdown a ReadyNAS system from task tray.Do you have any screenshots? There is another thread on this forum, "Vista Gadget" that was started in 2007: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=13793 -- unfortunately, it did not appear to get any traction though many people appeared to want one (ie, all us posters were not programmers!).I like the Win7 Gadgets. I don't use many, but I think they are a great concept and would love it if somebody could create a ReadyNAS gadget. I have:Weather for my zipNetwork MeterCPU UsageHard drive usage (I map my NAS root drive, so I can tell its free space - but that is all :( )I intend to look into both your app and DotBlog's (though his seems to be a browser page; with just 1 NAS, I could keep my FrontView open instead). I just want something my peripheral vision can glance at - like my CPU temps/RAM/network.In any event, thanks for this effort! There is a Yahoo! Gadget, but I do not want to install it on my PC as I had issues with the Yahoo Gadget "engine" sucking memory & CPU on my previous XP install. Maybe that can be ported?

emoacht

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Sep 02, 2011

Beta Tester Wanted (new Windows app for ReadyNAS)

Hi, all

I recently created a small Windows app for ReadyNAS series of NAS, which will let user to start, monitor and shutdown a ReadyNAS system from task tray.

It emulates RAIDar Protocol to retrieve information from the system as RAIDar.net by Pasadena and ReadyNAS Monitor by DotBlog do. I thank both of them for showing one can utilize RAIDar Protocol to get information directly from the system, but I want some more features:

Smaller space to monitor the system: This app indicates status of the system by color of task tray icon so as not to bother user as long as the system is running without problem. If something wrong happens to the system, this app will notify user instantly.

Power off when the system is not needed: This app can make power on/off of the system synchronized with client PC so that the power consumption will be minimized. (This feature will be useless for heavy users who run their systems 24/7 though...)

I am testing this app with my ReadyNAS Ultra 2 and Duo and it looks working fine. Thus, I want to know if it will work in other environment especially with other ReadyNAS systems like NV+, Ultra 4, Ultra 6 and so on.

So, I will appreciate it if someone take time to test it and report the result with the name of ReadyNAS system. Also, any comments or suggestions will be welcomed.

The Project Home: NAS Herder
(This app is developed by VB.NET and runs on Windows 7 and Windows XP (probably Windows Vista also) with .NET Framework 4.0 installed.)

Edit: Changed screenshot.

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 23, 2014
I think you mean disk space used/available, not memory???
davemath2001
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Nov 24, 2014
Sorry :oops: , I meant to say disk space.

Like an indication of: '(absolute number) Gb disk space used / (absolute number) Gb total disk space'.

It would come handy for users with big NAS volumes, such as 10 Terabytes or more.

For example; '10215 Gb used / 10240 Gb capacity' : where the total volume capacity would be 10240 Gb, and 10215 Gb would be space used so far.
StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 24, 2014
I agree it would be helpful to have disk space used/free in byte units (not percent).
CarlosDelgado
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Feb 24, 2015
HI I

Would love to be apart of the Beta Test Team, I just downloaded your software and tried it on a Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ V2 and so far it powers on the NAS but will not power off, tell me what info you need to help trouble shoot the problem ??

Thanks

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