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RN102 failed. Migration of original RAID1 disks to "new" unit.
Scenario: Old RN102 failed during OS update and became bricked. I've mounted each disk on Linux and they seem fine. I have a configuration backup from the failed unit prior to failure. I've fo...
If you are able to access the files using Linux, then I suggest backing up the data volume is the right next step.
The OS and all settings are stored on the disks, so the config backup won't be very useful in your situation.
The flash memory of the NAS also contains an install image of the most recently installed firmware on that NAS.
When you migrate disks, the system checks to see if the install image differs from the OS already on the disks. If it is different, then the newest OS wins. If the flash is newer, then the OS on the disks is upgraded, if the OS is newer, then the flash image is updated.
If you get one of the used NAS, then I suggest that you first install a spare disk in the used NAS - making sure it is fully operational, and boots with the disk in either slot. I would then upgrade the firmware to 6.10.7 (rebooting when prompted). After that, power down, migrate the disks and try powering up again.
Note you don't need to get a new RN102. You can migrate to any OS-6 NAS.
If you are able to access the files using Linux, then I suggest backing up the data volume is the right next step.
The OS and all settings are stored on the disks, so the config backup won't be very useful in your situation.
The flash memory of the NAS also contains an install image of the most recently installed firmware on that NAS.
When you migrate disks, the system checks to see if the install image differs from the OS already on the disks. If it is different, then the newest OS wins. If the flash is newer, then the OS on the disks is upgraded, if the OS is newer, then the flash image is updated.
If you get one of the used NAS, then I suggest that you first install a spare disk in the used NAS - making sure it is fully operational, and boots with the disk in either slot. I would then upgrade the firmware to 6.10.7 (rebooting when prompted). After that, power down, migrate the disks and try powering up again.
Note you don't need to get a new RN102. You can migrate to any OS-6 NAS.
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