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ReadyNAS RND4000 v3 (NV+) power supply died, can I put HDs in new ReadyNAS (either RN424 or 3138)?
Hi there, Scott From Newcastle, NSW, Australia - I'm a new user here but we have had our NV+ since 2009 and it has died as the power supply is not outputting anything. Getting another (generic only) ...
Scottyd72 wrote:
Or am I just going to have to plug both new and old NAS's into the network and transfer the data across?
This is the path you'll need to take - the new NAS won't be able to mount the old disks. Use a backup job running on the 3138.
Generally I use rsync (though NFS might be a bit faster) - enabling the protocols on both NAS of course. You'll want to reset permissions on the 3138 shares when that is completed.
Scottyd72 wrote:
So is it possible to start up the 3138 with only two 6tb drives in it (what positions should I put them in?)
It doesn't matter what positions you put them in.
Welcome to the Community!
You can recover or pull out your data by reviving your NV+ or by buying the same model, you can also recover your data by using a recovery software like ReCLAIMe. You just need to connect your disks to your PC and use it to recover data. Also, purchasing a ReadyNAS OS 6 model like the one you indicated on your subject is possible from the assistance of a NETGEA Support expert provided that your disks are healthy and in good condition, they will be able to get your disks/data available on the new NAS.
IMO, going with a new model NAS is better than reviving your NV+
HTH
Regards
Thanks for the info Marc, I’ve decided to go get a new 3138 and start it with 2 6tb WD red pro drives. Just have to decide how to transfer the data.
- Oh and I’m going to wire up a cheap new ATX power supply to get the NV+ going to be able to transfer the data just in case.
Scottyd72 wrote:
Oh and I’m going to wire up a cheap new ATX power supply to get the NV+ going to be able to transfer the data just in case.Note you do need to change the pinout - best done in the extension cable. Details are here: https://www.readynas.com/download/archive/pdf/ReadyNAS_PSU_pinout.pdf
- Yes thanks I have read up on the power mod and I’m ready to do this when my power supply turns up.
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