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ReadyNAS Duo v2 not working, all lights on.
Hello All -
I recently replaced the drives in my ReadyNAS Duo v2 with two Western Digital 4GB Reds. Initially I was able to transfer data over but now the NAS doesn't feature in either Finder or Windows Explorer. It won't turn off without unplugging the power lead and when powering up again the Power light flashes once and then goes out. If I then press and hold to power it up all four front lights come on quite quickly and then.....nothing. I have tried the reset options both with and without the discs in. Is it dead?
If so, are there any recommendations for a replacement?
Thanks,
Ian.
7 Replies
Do you have a backup? Or do you need to off-load data?
ianmcpherson wrote:
I have tried the reset options both with and without the discs in.
FYI, it's a waste of time to do a factory reset (or an OS reinstall) without the discs installed.
Stephen - Thanks for that. I hadn't copied much data over and virtually all of it is backed up. I'd really like it not to be an expensive door stop if anyone has any ideas. And, yes reseting with no discs in didn't achieve anything. In that sense it was identical to reseting with the discs in situ. Ian.
I think you need to test the disks in a PC (either with WD's lifeguard or dashboard).
Do you still have one of the old drives? You could try booting up the NAS with just one of those drives in place, and see what happens.
Are you using the WD40EFAX? That is an SMR drive (like all WD Reds) - not something I recommend for ReadyNAS. I do recommend the WD Red Plus drives.
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