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Readynas DUO: Second WD20EARS drive never works.
Hi, I am new to the forums and totally new to the Netgear ReadyNAS products so excuse me if I do something wrong. I looked at the FAQ but couldn't find a prompt answer to my question. I bought a...
What version of RAIDiator (operating system) are you running. It will show up on the first page of Frontview (configuration application) as well as in the right hand column of RAIDar (ReadyNAS discovery application that runs on the PC).
BTW - the two things that go in the NAS and hold the drives are called trays.
Since it is new and has no data, I would do a factory default with just the drive in slot 1. For temporary use, you do not have to put an empty tray in slot 2, just set it to one side with the questionable drive to one side.
The factory will wipe the drives of all data, reinstall the OS from the flash drive and install the default configuration.
To perform an OS Re-install or Factory Default, this is managed via the Reset button on the back of the chassis.
Locate the reset pinhole.
ReadyNAS Duo/NV/NV+: the pinhole is next to the USB port in the back.
Get a straightened paper clip and depress the hidden switch in the pinhole while the power is off, and then power on the ReadyNAS.
After 5 seconds you will get the first flash of the LED's for the OS Re-install
At 30 seconds you will get the second flash of the LED's for the Factory Default.
If it still gives you a corrupt root error, you should call Netgear Technical Support. You have 90 days of free telephone support from the date of purchase. When you open a case with them, note the case number, and then edit your first post in this discussion and add the case number to the header.
BTW - the two things that go in the NAS and hold the drives are called trays.
Since it is new and has no data, I would do a factory default with just the drive in slot 1. For temporary use, you do not have to put an empty tray in slot 2, just set it to one side with the questionable drive to one side.
The factory will wipe the drives of all data, reinstall the OS from the flash drive and install the default configuration.
To perform an OS Re-install or Factory Default, this is managed via the Reset button on the back of the chassis.
Locate the reset pinhole.
ReadyNAS Duo/NV/NV+: the pinhole is next to the USB port in the back.
Get a straightened paper clip and depress the hidden switch in the pinhole while the power is off, and then power on the ReadyNAS.
After 5 seconds you will get the first flash of the LED's for the OS Re-install
At 30 seconds you will get the second flash of the LED's for the Factory Default.
If it still gives you a corrupt root error, you should call Netgear Technical Support. You have 90 days of free telephone support from the date of purchase. When you open a case with them, note the case number, and then edit your first post in this discussion and add the case number to the header.
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