Accessing ReadyNas RN31200 without networking

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gsabo wrote:

I have a ReadyNas device that I believe has an issue with its LAN ports,

If the LAN ports are in fact broken, you will either need to

• Get a replacement OS-6 ReadyNAS and migrate the disks or
• Connect the disk(s) to a PC and mount them with suitable tools

On the second option - there is a beta version of btrfs and mdadm for windows that could be used.  Of course the linux btrfs and mdadm could be used as well.  If the volume is damaged, you could use ReclaiMe raid recovery software.

If you are the original purchaser, you should check your warranty status (5 years for the original purchaser).

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gsabo wrote:

I am unable to discover this device from ReadyCLOUD or with RAIDar.

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Did you try RAIDar with the disks removed from the NAS?  If the LAN ports are working it normally will show up with a "no disks" status.  That would rule out any issues with the disks (which sometimes can prevent the NAS from booting).

Also check the LAN led status on the NAS and your router/switch.

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gsabo wrote:

 I have attempted to reset this device without the drives in it

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That cannot be done.  The factory default (reset) formats the disks and installs linux and application software on them.  It does nothing when disks are not installed.

A USB recovery can be done with the disks removed - though I don't think it is likely to accomplish anything if RAIDar can't find the NAS with the disks removed.