What to replace ReadyNAS NV+ v1 with

The new NAS won't recognize the old disk array. So you will need to give up on that idea. You can mount them on an x86 linux system, and copy the data off.

The RN200 and RN300 lines both have 4 bay models, and both are capable of running plex with transcoding. Best transcoding performance would be with the 6-bay RN516.

Were you using X-RAID or Flex-RAID?

If you buy a new NAS e.g. RN314, you could contact support to discuss options for attempting to backup your data. We do have a procedure that can be used to backup the data e.g. to a USB disk. Then do a factory reset and restore the data from backup.

If you go down this route it is important not to insert the old disks into the NAS until prompted to by support.

So actually a replacement power supply at £70 is probably the best option to get the old NV+ up and ruinning to get the data off and then look at a replacement?

My problem is always effectively backing up >3TB data... and as it is all movies, my feeling was that I can always re-rip and files I lost, but don't fancy doing the whole lot!

Cheers,

Nik.

No.
The best option is what mdgm has described.
The process involves using the new nas to retrieve the data, it's just that you will need somewhere to back it up to, which hopefully you are going to do long term.
The only advantage of getting a psu is that you will be able to use the nv+ as a backup device for the new nas; that's assuming of course it works normally with a new psu.

I really cannot afford a £400 replacement NAS, so if I could borrow a mates NV+, or bought a 2nd hand NV+ V2 can I fit the old disks and turn on and it recognise the array, just so I can get the data off?

Cheers,

Nik.

Well you could go with the RN104 or the RN204 if you want.

You cannot use a NV+ v2 to recover data from a NV+ v1. To tell the difference between the two see http://www.rnasguide.com/2012/01/09/how-to-tell-whether-i-have-a-duo-v1-or-duo-v2-or-nv-v1-or-nv-v2/

Thanks for the quick response.

But I could use an NV+ v1 to recover from my old NV+1 a and then save up for a replacement?

And will the recovery option mentioned for the RN314 work with the RN104 or the RN204?

Cheers,

Nik.

nrobinson wrote:
But I could use an NV+ v1 to recover from my old NV+1 a and then save up for a replacement?

Yes

nrobinson wrote:
And will the recovery option mentioned for the RN314 work with the RN104 or the RN204?

Were you using X-RAID or Flex-RAID?

Thanks very much for your continued help.

I was using X-Raid.

nrobinson wrote:
So actually a replacement power supply at £70 is probably the best option to get the old NV+ up and running to get the data off and then look at a replacement?... vandermerwe wrote: ...The only advantage of getting a psu is that you will be able to use the nv+ as a backup device for the new nas; that's assuming of course it works normally with a new psu.

Well, if the PSU replacement works, then the old NAS should be ok for a while. If you can't afford to replace the NAS right now you could gamble on the PSU replacement.

One source that has them is http://www.evercase.co.uk/PowerSupplyUn ... eadyNASPSU
I recall another source being posted pretty recently, but am not finding it.

You should also get a USB drive or two so you can back the data up.

An RN104 would cost £150 (current amazon UK price) (and you would have to get the USB drives as well if you want Netgear to help migrate your data). Though get confirmation from mdgm that they can offload data on the RN104 before you purchase.

Though the RN104 is an entry-level NAS, it is faster than your older nv+.