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Upgrading from ReadyNAS N102 to a 202
I'm thinking of replacing my N102 with a 202 and I would like to know if I can just remove my HDD's, 2 @ 3TB, from the N102 and install them in the 202. Do I need to worry about data loss? Th...
Hi 1793,
Both are running on same architecture so it should be fine. Just ensure the RN202 unit runs the same 6.4.1 Firmware. It would be much better if you will backup all the important data before you move it to the new unit.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
It is an RN102 with firmware 6.4.1
Hi 1793,
Both are running on same architecture so it should be fine. Just ensure the RN202 unit runs the same 6.4.1 Firmware. It would be much better if you will backup all the important data before you move it to the new unit.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
I was able to just move the HDD's over to the new ReadyNAS 202 from my ReadyNAS 102, one at a time and no issues.
Thank you for your help and input.
Hi 1793,
Thank you for confirming that the migration from your old 102 to the new 202 worked just fine. You may now tag this thread as closed by clicking the "Accept as Solution" button in one of the responses that you received.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
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