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glitches ReadyNAS Pro 6 (rndp6000) - keeps rebooting when network plugged in
I have a ReadyNAS pro 6, it has the laatest firmware release, running RAIDiator-x86-4.2.31. A little while ago the unit started to re-boot by itself constantly. It has been running flawlessly for many years now.
I discovered if I removed it from the network the NAS would boot up with no problems. Once I plugged in the network cable, it would start to reboot constantly again. Then if I plugged it into a 100mb switch it seemed to boot, but not on the 1 gig. Now even that does not work.
I managed to get my hands on another network IO card. I installed it and it has not made any difference. I cannot log into the unit as it is totally unstable now. I have done a OS reinstall, using the reset button. That has not helped me getting the unit stable.
I have done a Memory test, and Disk Test and they both pass without any problems.
I do not want to do a total Factory default as I do not want to loose everything on the system.
Does anyone have an idea as to what may be wrong with the system? I need it up long enough so I can transfer everything off. Then I can try a total factory reset. I did manage to re-install the firmware but that too did not make it stable.
I am really open to any suggestions to try.
Thanks!
The NAS NIC and the power on/off circuit share a power source called "+5VSB", which is +5 volts Standby and has a very small load limit. If the NIC is drawing too much power, that could glitch the power circuit. If that's the issue, it could be the NAS motherboard, but more likely is the power supply. The +5VSB is a common failure because it remains on even when the NAS is "off", since it has to power the on/off circuit for the button and the NIC for WoL to work.
You can try disabling WoL (Wake on LAN) and see if that helps. It probably won't for long, but it could give another clue.
Do you have a "spare" ATX power supply you can connect externally to your Pro6 to see if that resolves the issue?
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Were you able to get the logs? Does it still appear to boot up if you are disconnected from the network?
No once I plug in the network and try to get at it, it starts re-booting.
It does finish booting if I keep it off the network.
The NAS NIC and the power on/off circuit share a power source called "+5VSB", which is +5 volts Standby and has a very small load limit. If the NIC is drawing too much power, that could glitch the power circuit. If that's the issue, it could be the NAS motherboard, but more likely is the power supply. The +5VSB is a common failure because it remains on even when the NAS is "off", since it has to power the on/off circuit for the button and the NIC for WoL to work.
You can try disabling WoL (Wake on LAN) and see if that helps. It probably won't for long, but it could give another clue.
Do you have a "spare" ATX power supply you can connect externally to your Pro6 to see if that resolves the issue?
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