NV+ Died again

You cannot move your array intact to a V2 or X-86 based ReadyNAS. They use different formats. The only way to keep your array intact would be to move it to another NV+ (v1) or to replace your power supply.

Of course if you have a current and complete backup of all your data (of course you do) you can move them to a V2, perform a factory reset wiping the disks, establishing a new array and then restoring your data from the backup.

Some members moving from the NV+ (v1) to the NV+ v2 are not pleased with them because the feature set is not as robust and it has the new Frontview version which takes some getting used to. It does have support for NFS and rsync with the latest release of Frontview 5.3.5, but does not have a printer driver which the v1 did.

The NV+ v2 is faster than the v1, but another member on here moved from the v2 to the Ultra 4 and really liked it much better as it is faster than either of them. But either way, if you do not have a backup, you will need to replace the PSU to gain access to your data.

Thanks v much for your reply PapaBear. I fully appreciate the backup and all my critical data is of course backed up!!! Its mainly my media section which consisted of Kids TV Shows and my Ripped DVD's. So not a disaster, more of an inconvenience. :)

Just wondered if there was any other method of getting access to the data or an easy migration strategy!!

Kind Regards

m0nk666

There is a way to read the disks, but that works best with a two drive mirroring RAID array where all the data is on one disk. When I first upgraded to a new ReadyNAS (NVX), I used my old NV+ as a backup unit. You may want to consider replacing the PSU and then work on acquiring a newer ReadyNAS and drives. It is very nice having a backup run every night of the entire volume.

I reviewed the online case you created and we are sending you a new power supply. Part of your ReadyNAS 5 year warranty, we are sending you a replacement PSU.