ReadyNas Duo upgrade path

Question

Hi folks my READYNAS DUO is getting old and I cannot even access it any longer from Windows unless I activate and turn on the old SMB1 protocol.&nbsp; Windows then disables it again as it's not secure.&nbsp; Is there any upgrade path that allows me to take the drives out andplace them into a new ReadyNas chassis that is more current?

Marc_V · Answer

tdibratto

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Welcome to the Community!

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It would be best to go with the OS 6 Uints like the RN400 Series and up. There is a migration guide on how you can access the data on the new NAS. Support will assist you on this.

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You just need to check on this KB Article.&nbsp;This is the procedure for your ReadyNAS Duo to an OS 6 Unit.

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HTH

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Regards

Sandshark · Answer

Rather than move the drives, you may want to consider using new drives in the new NAS.&nbsp; Then, use an RSYNC backup to copy the data from old to new.&nbsp; Finnally, re-designate your old NAS as your backup.&nbsp; I don't even have SMB enabled on my backup NAS, just RSYNC.&nbsp; I figure it's one more possible barrier to malware/ransomware -- it can't get there via a Windows machine.

StephenB · Answer

Sandshark&nbsp;wrote:
Rather than move the drives, you may want to consider using new drives in the new NAS.&nbsp; Then, use an RSYNC backup to copy the data from old to new.&nbsp; Finnally, re-designate your old NAS as your backup.&nbsp; I don't even have SMB enabled on my backup NAS, just RSYNC.&nbsp; I figure it's one more possible barrier to malware/ransomware -- it can't get there via a Windows machine.

FWIW, I"ve done the same.&nbsp; My own Duo is a secondary backup of some of my RN526x shares.&nbsp; Rsync is enabled on it, but SMB (and NFS, AFP) are disabled.&nbsp; It's also on a power schedule, which creates another barrier for malware/ransomware.

tdibratto · Answer

Thanks for the feedback.&nbsp; Wasn't expecting to have to spend upwards of $1,000 to address this.&nbsp; I have to wonder why I would not just buy a desktop with capability to hold 2 drives and install Linux and Samba on it.&nbsp; That way as Linux and Samba get upgraded I keep my investment.&nbsp; Upgrading to another Netgear running OS6, what prevents it from becoming another door stop?

StephenB · Answer

tdibratto&nbsp;wrote:
Wasn't expecting to have to spend upwards of $1,000 to address this.&nbsp;&nbsp;

You have a free option, which is just to enable SMB 1 on the PC.
And if you reuse your current disks, you can get an RN212 for $400 (not &gt; $1000).
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The Duo v1 was released in 2008 - back when Microsoft Vista was the mainstream operating system; and when the largest disks on the market were 1 TB.&nbsp; It was replaced in 2011, because the hardware was no longer competitive.&nbsp;
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You've gotten 8-11 years of service from it.&nbsp; But it's long past it's end-of-life.
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As I said, mine still works, and I do still use it as a secondary backup.&nbsp; But when it fails, I'll just take it out of service.&nbsp;

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