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ReadyNAS NV+ version 1 stuck on boot screen
Hello, love my ReadyNas NV+ version 1 for many many years. This morning it is stuck on boot. Running Xraid and memory maxed out. Unit boots up fine and the LCD display on the unit shows: ...
Yes speed is one thing, but really I like fiddling with technology and the NAS is one of those areas I like. I use it for music delivery to wifi speakers and file/photo central storage. In reality, no one in my family is complaining about speed, but it's a convenient excuse :smileywink:.
What paper-clip option did you chose? One is destructive.
The one that you probably should try is "skip volume check" - page 23 here: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RND2110/Duov1_NV+v1_HW_en_06Dec11.pdf
Did you check the activity light on the NIC interface?
Thanks for much.
I did the non-destructive method. I have a fairly recent backup but I really am trying to keep the data on as I believe the data is fine but the unit might be the issue. I know I can pull the drives and connect to my computer but that might be over my head.
Great question about the NIC lights, I don't see any at any time.
I will try skip volume check now.
Thanks again!
I performed the skip volume check and it ends with the same boot screen with used/free space screen. Still no lights on the NIC on the back of the NAS.
Should I try a USB boot next? If so will that erase the drives?
At this point should I buy a new Readnas NV+ V1 shell off ebay to get to the data on the drives?
Just did memory test all OK there.
I am thinking that the NIC has failed. I don't believe that is repairable.
If you have an unformatted scratch disk, you can power down, remove the current ones (labeling by slot), and install the scratch/power up.
That should do a factory install onto the scratch. If you can't reach that either, then I think that confirms the failed NIC.
Another great idea from you. I do have a scratch disk handy as my cold spare.
I will take out all of the data drives and number them by slot. Then when I put in the scratch drive do I need to do a full wipe to factory first on the NAS or does it matter? If so do I use the paperclip long hold method or the front power button method?
Thanks!
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