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RND2000v2 no power, want to move disk to new chassis
I have a Netgear ReadyNAS Duo V2 that is no longert powering up. I have tested the power brick and it is putting out the correct voltage so I'm assuming there is some other issue. I have never messed...
It's important to confirm the chassis as a v2 - many v1 owners mistakenly think they have a v2.
- A v2 says "Duo v2" on the front of the chassis and runs 5.3.x firmware.
- A v1 says "Duo" on the front of the chassis and runs 4.1.x firmware. It might possibly have a label on the back that has a v2 in it.
A Duo v2 can be migrated to another Duo v2 or an NV+ v2. Similarly a Duo v1 can be migrated to another Duo v1 or an NV+ v1.
But given the age of the NAS you likely are better off purchasing a new NAS (for instance an RN212 or an RN422). You can offload your data by connecting disk 1 of your current NAS to a Windows PC (using a USB adapter or SATA), and using R-linux for Windows. https://www.r-studio.com/free-linux-recovery/
Paid Netgear Support can temporarily mount your disks in a new ReadyNAS - though they will charge. That would also let you back up the data. Note this is temporary - the set up process in the new NAS will reformat the drives, so you will lose whatever is on them.
Did you test the power brick under load? Testing an unloaded power supply is not a definative test of functionality.
Thanks for the replies. To the previous message, it is definitely a Duo V2 (says it on the front of the chassis). Can you provide a way to test it under load? I had it plugged into my surge protector and tested it with a multimeter on the positive pin at the end of the cable of the power brick. How can I test the power brick if it is connected to the chassis?
jchimpo wrote:
How can I test the power brick if it is connected to the chassis?
I don't have a good answer to that. But another approach is to do a risk buy of a replacement brick. You can find them in the US for ~$25.
It's a very common connector, and you could use an extension with a part of the wires exposed. There are connectors intended for use with CCTV that have screw-terminals readily available on eBay (search for 12V CCTV connector) that would work well. Or, you can have the NAS open and check where the voltage enters the unit.
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