How do I set the Readynas to Power On after a power loss? It is very annoying that I cannot figure this out. It would be nice to be able to set it to "Power On", "Last State", or "Power OFF" after a power outage, like you can with a PC Workstation or Server type device. It would be really useful for unattended locations.If this feature isn't available, when will it be?Thanks, Pete

The scenario where the NAS starts up itself is when there was no clean shutdown, and the power is then restored. Personally I agree there should be an exposed setting for that. I imagine it would be possible to manually tweak the bios, though I have never attempted that.If someone is intending their NAS to remain off after an outage with no shutdown (and then put stuff on top of it), I'd think they would unplug it. So I am not really getting the fire-hazard aspect - it seems to be a stretch.

I believe this should happen in the x86 readynas units, but not if the unit shuts down cleanly when a UPS is present.I agree that one should expect this to happen, particularly if the shutdown is "clean"

vandermerwe wrote:I believe this should happen in the x86 readynas units, but not if the unit shuts down cleanly when a UPS is present.I agree that one should expect this to happen, particularly if the shutdown is "clean"The theory sounds good, but I see some challenges. You don't want the NAS to be started up until the UPS has charged up enough to give the NAS time for a second "clean" shutdown if the power fails again. Since the NAS is shut down, it has no way to know when that has occurred.

StephenB wrote:vandermerwe wrote:I believe this should happen in the x86 readynas units, but not if the unit shuts down cleanly when a UPS is present.I agree that one should expect this to happen, particularly if the shutdown is "clean"The theory sounds good, but I see some challenges. You don't want the NAS to be started up until the UPS has charged up enough to give the NAS time for a second "clean" shutdown if the power fails again. Since the NAS is shut down, it has no way to know when that has occurred.If this is a concern, like a PC, it could be set to stay off in the event of an outage. In my case, I would prefer it to come back on after a power loss.Worse case, maybe it could come back on at the next schedule power on, which it does not.

Hi StephenBThe power on after power loss is, at least according to this thread, normal behaviour:viewtopic.php?f=64&t=60594I wonder if there is a ups available that could provide a signal to the NAS to power on when mains power is restored. The return of mains power does this. I guess it would require some sort of WOL packet from the ups. Alternatively some more configuration of the ups settings may be feasible where a user could specify an attempt at powering on after a period of time that reflects local power outage durations. Power outages here are exceedingly rare and when they occur they are invariably very short. My NAS shuts down at 30% ups power so there would theoretically be sufficient reserve to accommodate one attempt at powering on.

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 24, 2013
I've had PC's that do it, though I changed the bios settings to prevent it. We agree that a setting for this would be nice.
vandermerwe
Master
Jul 25, 2013
I posted this suggestion in your other thread about this, but I see you already have a UPS.
Can you plug the ultra into the UPS. That will prevent the unit powering on after a power outage.
evan2
NETGEAR Expert
Jul 25, 2013
Which model do you use?
For x86 platform, it set in BIOS,
example: on RN312,
Enter into BIOS when system boot, then open Advanced/IT8758 SIO Configuration/Power Failure,
you can select "Always On", "Memory/Last State" and "Always off"

For arm platform, need to change uboot ENV.

This feature is set via Serial Port.
vandermerwe
Master
Jul 25, 2013
evan
Most of us do not know how to access the bios using a serial connection and I would have thought this would invalidate a warranty?
KillerBob
Aspirant
Jul 25, 2013
vandermerwe wrote:
Can you plug the tea into the UPS. That will prevent the unit powering on after a power outage.

Unfortunately not really an option as the Ultra 2 is in a separate room. It's for backup only and hence I keep it in another room than my Pro Pioneer.

vandermerwe wrote:
Can you plug the tea into the UPS. That will prevent the unit powering on after a power outage.

KillerBob

Aspirant

Jul 25, 2013

evan wrote:
Enter into BIOS when system boot, then open Advanced/IT8758 SIO Configuration/Power Failure, you can select "Always On", "Memory/Last State" and "Always off" - For arm platform, need to change uboot ENV.

This feature is set via Serial Port.

evan wrote:
Enter into BIOS when system boot, then open Advanced/IT8758 SIO Configuration/Power Failure, you can select "Always On", "Memory/Last State" and "Always off" - For arm platform, need to change uboot ENV. This feature is set via Serial Port.

Other than in the BIOS via a Serial Port is there a way to access this setting? I wouldn't be adverse to accessing the BIOS, but I do not have the tools, and only have Mac equipment, i.e. nothing with a serial port...

evan2
NETGEAR Expert
Jul 26, 2013
vandermerwe wrote:
evan
Most of us do not know how to access the bios using a serial connection and I would have thought this would invalidate a warranty?

Yes, we don't suggest use access BIOS using a serial connection,
x86 platform, we set always on, 4.x FW is OK,
6.x FW have a bug, system can not auto power on when power connected, we will fix it on 6.1.0 or 6.1.1 version.

arm platform (OS 5), set always off
arm platform (OS 6), set memory last state
vandermerwe
Master
Jul 26, 2013
evan, when can we expect 6.1.0?
KillerBob
Aspirant
Jul 26, 2013
Evan,

On my Ultra 2, RAIDiator 4.2.24, I can not change this in the settings anywhere, and the BIOS setting is obviously "always on". I do NOT want the NAS to turn on automatically after a power outage when it was turned off in the first place. It is dangerous! It is an electrical appliance that turns on by itself, without any user intervention, and if it catches fire due to this, I will sue NetGear! Please make something available that gives us the option to change this ourselves!

/Bo
evan2
NETGEAR Expert
Jul 29, 2013
Hi KillerBob,
I sent your request to RD.

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