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Update HDD Firmware within NAS
Hi, I recently purchased the NETGEAR RNDU4000 ReadyNAS Ultra 4 online with 2x F4EG HD204UI 2TB HDD's in the package. Now not to get off topic, but it's advised with these HDD's to do a firmware upgrade, because of an old bug. However I only have a laptop, no PC with casing and such. So the question is, is it possible to update the HDD's firmware while the discs are in the ReadyNAS in some way?
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- unfortunately no.
- If your laptop has an eSATA connection you could use an external HDD docking station. I use the Thermaltake BlacX connected to my nettop HTPC via eSATA and it works great. I've flashed 18 HD204UI drives.
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.a ... 68&ID=1731 - Thanks for the quick help, considering that HDD's are such a vital part of a NAS/ReadyNas, maybe an idea for a future compatibility (@Netgear)?
Such a dock is an excellent option, thanks!
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