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Ultra 2 with Version 6.91 Failing - What ReadyNAS Hardware Can I Migrate To?
Last summer we had a power surge that killed one of my 2TB disks, so I decided to upgrade to 3TB and also version 6 at the same time. Everything ran well until a week ago when I started to get voltag...
I would not buy another Ultra 2. There's no warranty on second hand purchases and running OS6 on that is not officially supported. Buying a unit vs using a unit you already own are quite different things imo.
You can move across to another x86 ReadyNAS running OS6.
I'd go with a new x86 ReadyNAS that shipped with OS6 e.g. RN422, RN424, RN426, RN428, RN524X, RN526X, RN528X, RN626X, RN628X.
I'm guessing you'd probably be looking at the RN422 based on what you've said, but it does depend what you want to use the new NAS for going forward which model you should get e.g. units with more drive bays allow for greater expansion.
I would not buy another Ultra 2. There's no warranty on second hand purchases and running OS6 on that is not officially supported. Buying a unit vs using a unit you already own are quite different things imo.
You can move across to another x86 ReadyNAS running OS6.
I'd go with a new x86 ReadyNAS that shipped with OS6 e.g. RN422, RN424, RN426, RN428, RN524X, RN526X, RN528X, RN626X, RN628X.
I'm guessing you'd probably be looking at the RN422 based on what you've said, but it does depend what you want to use the new NAS for going forward which model you should get e.g. units with more drive bays allow for greater expansion.
Thanks mdgm-ntgr that's very helpful.I had the same concern about another Ultra 2. These are long in the tooth, I've had this one for ten years and until the surge has been trouble free.
Would the 2304 rack mount system work? It has a celeron CPU from what I have read. I'd prefer a rack mount system as well as the ability to expand.
Just a follow up - I went with the 2304 and the disks migrated flawlessly. I can't think of another 10 year old failing NAS system that would be capable of this. Very glad I stayed with ReadyNas.
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