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Readynas RND-6a doesn't boot
I got this NAS used and so am unsure as to how it works. The model is Readynas rnd-6a. When I power it on the fans spin up and "ReadyNAS" displays on the LCD but that is all. I assume it doesn't ...
For those who might be asking similar questions one day. There was no solution. Unfortunately, such an issue is in "buy a new NAS" territory.
Hmmm odd it just says "ReadyNAS" and it doesn't show up on my router either. Do you think it's failing to boot?
Yes, it sounds like it is failing to boot.
Can you get to the boot menu? Instructions are on pages 28-29 here:
- https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RNDU2000/ReadyNAS_Ultra_UltraPlus_NVX_Pro_HW_en_8July11.pdf
I purchased it from a closing business that was recycling their old tech.
It is old tech - Netgear discontinued this NAS back in 2013. That said, they are well built, and I am still using a Pro-6 of similar age as a backup.
If you do get it working, get back to us. It is possible to convert it to run newer firmware, and we can give instructions on that.
No luck getting to the boot menu either unfortunately… is there a way to upgrade the firmware bypassing the boot menu I wonder?
is there a way to upgrade the firmware bypassing the boot menu
Yes: RAIDiator-4-2-USB-Recovery-Tool. While it may not work, it shouldn't hurt. If this fails, the next step would be to install a VGA port (there is a header on the motherboard for that) and see what's happening during boot. But at some point, you want to decide just how much effort and cost it's worth to you.
But did you try RAIDar? It may behave like that if you have a corrupted VPD file. RAIDar will find it, and display garbage for the part and/or serial number when that's the case.
Awesome I'll give that a try. I'll head to my local tech store today and get a cable.
I don't mind spending time and money to try and fix the device, I don't really have to funds to buy a new one outright.
I have tried RAIDar (although an older version because I wasn't sure about compatibility) . RAIDar just says it can't find any devices. Doesn't show up on my router either.
Awesome I'll give that a try. I'll head to my local tech store today and get a cable.
What's on the motherboard is just a header, you need an IDC to DB15 cable, then a standard VGD cable. The cable is the same as many old multi-port VGA cards used for the second port, so they might have a used one stuck away somewhere. But more likely you'll have to find one online. This has good pictures of what you need, and was also my source when I needed a couphttps://www.pccables.com/Products/VGA-Port-HD15F-Adapter-to-IDC16-12-Inch?srsltid=AfmBOoqqfeycxkKFF4-zdjQBUx3XfOjR_2mhZp2VQ6rc_Re1JtjGjUaA-sU&gQT=1le:
No luck getting to the boot menu either unfortunately
That suggests a hardware failure. Often it is a PSU, Sandshark might have some other troubleshooting suggestions.
You said you tried an external PSU?
Ah ok. Yes I've tried with an external PSU and the same issue occurs. Tested all rails on the old power supply and they seem to be working too.
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