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Can'complete OS reinstall on my ReadyNAS Ultra 2
My ReadyNAS has been perfectly working up to now. After changing both 1 To HD on my device, OS reinstall doesn't perform any more. I've been waiting more than 36 hours but nothing happens. Both dis...
Plumiere wrote:
Hi,
Yes I replaced bith disks at the same time. Actually I needed old disks for another computer and I bought two brand new 1 To HD.
No idea about the firmware. Never updated, it should be the original one.
No status from RAIDar, device is not recognized (except when I do a disk check).
What disk models did you install?
Do you see the NAS in the list of attached devices shown in your router?
I suggest
- testing the disks with vendor tools in a PC (lifeguard for western digital, seatools for seagate)
- trying the factory install boot option shown on pages14-15 here: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RNDU2000/ReadyNAS_Ultra_UltraPlus_NVX_Pro_HW_en_8July11.pdf
Then update the firmware (which requires that disks be installed).
Disks are Samsung HD103SJ (1 To / 7200 rpm). I'vec checked the disks, both are OK.
NAS is invisible.
I've tried firmware upgrading. It failed. The device doesn't shutdown after a time as mentionned in the guide. Only the powerswitch button LED is lit, not the four other LEDs.
Tried several different USB keys. Same result.
I think the firmware is corrupted.
If you remove the disks and power it up, does it show up in RAIDar with a "no disks" status?
Plumiere wrote:
I've tried firmware upgrading....Tried several different USB keys. Same result.
I think trying USB recovery was a mistake - hopefully no harm was done.
Yes it does.
Moreover, last night I've tried erasing disks via RAIDar. It failed after being working overnight. Status was still "erasing disks" this morning.
Plumiere wrote:
Moreover, last night I've tried erasing disks via RAIDar. It failed after being working overnight. Status was still "erasing disks" this morning.
That does a very slow "secure erase". It you interrupt it the disks will likely end up locked, so at this point you need to just wait for it.
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