My ReadyNAS 2100 is stuck when booting. I can't access the device via the webpage after a factory reset. The RAIDiator tool doesn't show a firmware version, only the message "corrupt root". I can ping it and access it by telnet, but that's all. Is there a way to load the firmware and do some telnet commands to install the firmware?

SKYLINE643 wrote: My ReadyNAS 2100 is stuck when booting. I can't access the device via the webpage after a factory reset. The RAIDiator tool doesn't show a firmware version, only the message "corrupt root". Did you try a second factory reset?

After long trying, I've been able to do a full factory reset. I had also 1 disk (with errors - so I replaced it).When the factory reset was done, the system made a new RAID, and I could access it via an old Opera version.It seems this old NAS doesn't support HTTPS? I didn't find a way to generate an SSL certificate?One fan is broken, I need to find spare parts for this, but is also hard to find...If someone has some advice, please shoot!

SKYLINE643 wrote: When the factory reset was done, the system made a new RAID, and I could access it via an old Opera version.It seems this old NAS doesn't support HTTPS? I didn't find a way to generate an SSL certificate? It will generate a self-signed cert. But more likely your issue is because the NAS only supports TLS 1.0, and current browsers have deprecated that. There is a long thread on the subject here: https://community.netgear.com/t5/New-ReadyNAS-Users-General/Workaround-for-ERR-SSL-VERSION-OR-CIPHER-MISMATCH-problem-for/td-p/2198243 There is an add-on you can install (courtesy of WhoCares_ ) here: https://github.com/rdynsxtrs/rn4bin/blob/main/apache2/x86/Apache2_2.2.34-x86-0.2.0.bin

Ok, thanks for your fast reply. I will try this.

Regarding the fan: First make sure it's really the fan by swapping two connections and seeing the problem follows the fan. Most (maybe all) of the rack-mount units are actually built for Netgear by another company. Unfortunately, the 1000, 1100, 1500, and 2100 are the ones I'm unsure about. I think they may be by Chenbro, since the caddies resemble a type Chenbro used and Netgear has used them for other units (the OS6 rack-mount ones). So if you can't find a replacement fan just based by the manufacturer info on it, see if you can find one for a Chenbro that looks right. And please report here what you find (successful or not) in case others find themselves in your shoes.

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 12, 2023
SKYLINE643 wrote:

My ReadyNAS 2100 is stuck when booting. I can't access the device via the webpage after a factory reset. The RAIDiator tool doesn't show a firmware version, only the message "corrupt root".

Did you try a second factory reset?
- SKYLINE643
  Aspirant
  Nov 15, 2023
  After long trying, I've been able to do a full factory reset. I had also 1 disk (with errors - so I replaced it).
  
  When the factory reset was done, the system made a new RAID, and I could access it via an old Opera version.
  It seems this old NAS doesn't support HTTPS? I didn't find a way to generate an SSL certificate?
  
  One fan is broken, I need to find spare parts for this, but is also hard to find...
  
  If someone has some advice, please shoot!
  - StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 15, 2023
    SKYLINE643 wrote:
    
    When the factory reset was done, the system made a new RAID, and I could access it via an old Opera version.
    It seems this old NAS doesn't support HTTPS? I didn't find a way to generate an SSL certificate?
    
    It will generate a self-signed cert.
    
    But more likely your issue is because the NAS only supports TLS 1.0, and current browsers have deprecated that. There is a long thread on the subject here:
    
    https://community.netgear.com/t5/New-ReadyNAS-Users-General/Workaround-for-ERR-SSL-VERSION-OR-CIPHER-MISMATCH-problem-for/td-p/2198243
    
    There is an add-on you can install (courtesy of WhoCares_ ) here:
    
    https://github.com/rdynsxtrs/rn4bin/blob/main/apache2/x86/Apache2_2.2.34-x86-0.2.0.bin
AnishaA
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 14, 2023
Hello SKYLINE643 ,

And welcome to the NETGEAR Community! 🙂

You can also try once with the USB recovery. You can try this once as you have mentioned the disk issue we need to confirm whether the issue is with the software or hardware.

If it is software we will try to resolve it. If it is hardware you can reach out to our support to claim for RMA. Please provide your serial number to check for the Warranty info.

Link for reference: https://kb.netgear.com/29952/How-do-I-use-the-USB-Recovery-Tool-on-my-ReadyNAS-OS-6-storage-system

Have a lovely day,
Anisha A
Netgear Team

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