How Bricked is this unit - SOLVED - bad memory

Hi

The plot thickens - the replacement memory arrives is promptly installed and we have the same error code.
Now after further investigation it appears that the memory that was installed may in fact be the incorrect type and therefore my replacement memory which was ordered is probably also the incorrect type.

The 2100 which turns out to be a 2100v2 which was fitted on it's arrival with PC2-6400 CL6 memory.
The memory I tried from the NVX is actually marked PC2-6400 CL5 i hadn't noticed the slight difference. With this memory fitted in it's original NVX the status page reports itself as 1024MB 5-5-5-24 DDR2.
When this CL5 memory is installed in the 2100v2 which then boots - it just reports itself as 1024MB [DDR2].

So the question is what type of memory should be installed in a 2100v2 - CL5/CL6?, ECC/Non-ECC?, buffered or unbuffered? So I can order the correct replacement part.

On a totally unrelated note, how do I change the password for my login on this forum, following a password reset, and logging on using the machine generated password, I don't seem to be able to find an account settings link to set it to something sensible.

Thanks

Bullfrog

This thread may be of help: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=70272

Can you download the logs (Status > Logs > Download all Logs) and confirm the CPU model that is in your NAS?

You can change your forum password. See User Control Panel > Profile > Edit Account Settings

mdgm wrote:
This thread may be of help: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=70272

Doesn't appear to be any answers in this thread only 2 posts.

mdgm wrote:
Can you download the logs (Status > Logs > Download all Logs) and confirm the CPU model that is in your NAS?

According to the kernel.log
Dec 31 16:30:54 nas-C0-C2-DA kernel: CPU0: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU D510 @ 1.66GHz stepping 0a

mdgm wrote:
You can change your forum password. See User Control Panel > Profile > Edit Account Settings

Clearly old age is creeping in - couldn't see User control Panel until you mentioned it.

Thanks

Bullfrog

That is definitely a v2. Memory that works in the Pro 4 should work in the 2100 v2, I think. You could have a look around the community compatibility list for memory for relevant threads.

Any further news on this issue.

It seems that I'm now in the same boat as the OP. My 2100 however booted out of the box updated and installed drives no problem. Whilst looking at possible memory configurations I wasn't to see if I could replace the installed Samsung 1Gb 2Rx8 PC2-5300S with anything bigger I power downed and removed the sodimm, so that I could read the specs.

On re-installing and powering up I now get Disk 2 and a blue flasher? In the mean time I've ordered a replacement identical sodimm.

Try reseating the memory again.

Have reseated a couple of times but that didn't do the trick.
Found a 1Gb stick of CL5 5300 DDR2 in a laptop, swapped that over and up and running again. The quest now continues for a definitive answer to memory specs for the V2 2100's.

Hi All,
I have come across the same problem with my machine. I have tried to test it by using a 512mb CL5 PC2-5300 DDR2 SO DIMM chip and it is giving me the same response.

Does the chip need to be a minimum of 1GB or does it need to be ECC?

Not sure if the unit is entirely bricked.

django wrote:
Hi All, I have come across the same problem with my machine. I have tried to test it by using a 512mb CL5 PC2-5300 DDR2 SO DIMM chip and it is giving me the same response. Does the chip need to be a minimum of 1GB or does it need to be ECC? Not sure if the unit is entirely bricked.

What NAS model do you have?

StephenB wrote:
django wrote: Hi All, I have come across the same problem with my machine. I have tried to test it by using a 512mb CL5 PC2-5300 DDR2 SO DIMM chip and it is giving me the same response. Does the chip need to be a minimum of 1GB or does it need to be ECC? Not sure if the unit is entirely bricked. What NAS model do you have?

I have the same as the others a ReadyNas 2100. Tried to ring up support all they can say it that it is faulty and needs to be changed, but I think mine might be out of warranty