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ReadyNAS Duo RND2110v2 model compatibility?
Hi all. My trusty old ReadyNAS Duo, that has served me well for several years, has died suddenly and I need some advice on an equivalent replacement please. Underneath the unit it says the model nu...
Hi pjrothwell
Welcome to the Community!
It would be better if you can find a Similar model which is the RND2110v2 (Duo V2 with 1x1TB) or the diskless model RND2000v2 (Duo V2). But IMO it's best to go with an OS 6 model which are way better than the older models since it only supports SMB1 and no further firmware updates will be available. The RND2120 and RND2150 is on a different architecture and software than your Duo V2 so it is not possible to migrate the disks. But you can check if you really have a Duo V2 or V1 by checking this page.
You can migrate the disks from your RND2110v2 to an OS 6 model like the RN200, RN400 and up series. You will just have to properly setup the NAS using this guide and/or contact support for assistance. (There's a 90 day support contract included for Brand new purchases). Note: Your disks should be in healthy condition in order for the data to properly be recovered.
But again if you just want to have the disks inserted and get the NAS running then getting the same model as with your old NAS would be the way to go.
Hope this helps!
Regards
pjrothwell wrote:
Hi all. My trusty old ReadyNAS Duo, that has served me well for several years, has died suddenly and I need some advice on an equivalent replacement please. Underneath the unit it says the model number is RND2110v2.
You do need to be careful here, as the labels on the back and rear are misleading. A "Duo v2" runs 5.3.x firmware, and says "v2" on the front of the chassis as shown below.
A Duo v1 runs 4.1.x firmware and just says duo on the front chassis, as shown below.
You can't migrate disks from a Duo to a Duo v2 (or vice versa). They are very different platforms.
I agree with bedlam1 that you could try a risk-buy of a replacement power brick. I don't recommend buying a used NAS that matches your model, as it will be old.
I recommend off-loading your data yourself. If you have a windows system, you can use r-linux for windows ( https://www.r-studio.com/free-linux-recovery/ ), connecting disk 1 of your NAS to the PC either using SATA or a USB adapter/dock
And thanks for the warning about misleading model number stickers StephenB. There is no "V2" on the front of my unit, so it seems I probably have the original version. Very confusing!
I'll get an external USB adapter/dock and will give the self-recovery route a go (assuming it doesn't turn out to be the power brick of course). Might sound a stupid question, but which slot is Disk 1, left or right hand side when looking from the front of the unit? I can't find this in the manual and have lent the unit to my electrician friend for him to check the brick and PSU board for me so I can't look at it to see if they are numbered but, having removed and kept both of the disks I do know which one was in which side.
Disk 1 is on the left hand side.
On your NAS, the disks are partitioned somewhat differently - the data files won't be visible on the mirror disk. The mirror disk is normally disk 2, but in some rare cases it is disk 1. So if you see some files with r-linux for windows - but not your data - then you should try the other disk.
Quick update to say that, after learning how to use it properly, self-recovery worked using R-Linux and a USB dock adapter. Thanks for the help and advice.
Lesson learned I guess; even with a mirroring RAID setup on a NAS you still need to backup regularly in case the whole unit fails!
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