Auto Power On after Power Loss?

Can the Duo and NV+ the be set to do this, or just the x86? When my Duo and NV+ shut down with a power outage, they do not come back on, even at a programmed "switch on" time of day event.

I think my x86 switches on after powerloss.

evan wrote:
Hi KillerBob, I sent your request to RD.

Hi Evan,
is there any response from RD?
In my opinion there should be an option to decide about power on, because it is very dangerous when power is flapping during the auto power on is active.

ClubChapin wrote:
When my Duo and NV+ shut down with a power outage, they do not come back on, even at a programmed "switch on" time of day event.

That's because the hardware of those models does not support auto power on after power failure,

mdgm wrote:
ClubChapin wrote: When my Duo and NV+ shut down with a power outage, they do not come back on, even at a programmed "switch on" time of day event. That's because the hardware of those models does not support auto power on after power failure,

So, the x86 (e.g. RNDU4000, RNDP4000) supports auto power on, but there is NO OPTION to decide about power on (auto on or SIMPLY stay in off) - it's very irritating and I can't understand that approach to the matter.

If the auto power on is supported there should be an option to disable the functionality. Maybe is there any way to disable it directly in unix (not through Frontview interface)???

It's a BIOS option. I don't know of a way to alter BIOS settings using SSH so I expect any change to allow software control of this feature would take some time.

The BIOS can be accessed using the serial console (which is not supported).

On 6-bay models you could connect a VGA header cable to the VGA header and hookup your NAS to a VGA display and use a USB keyboard on boot to enter the BIOS and alter settings.

Some users store NAS units and remote sites and wouldn't want to have to drive out to them simply to turn a NAS on again after a power failure.

mdgm wrote:

It's a BIOS option. I don't know of a way to alter BIOS settings using SSH so I expect any change to allow software control of this feature would take some time. The BIOS can be accessed using the serial console (which is not supported). On 6-bay models you could connect a VGA header cable to the VGA header and hookup your NAS to a VGA display and use a USB keyboard on boot to enter the BIOS and alter settings. Some users store NAS units and remote sites and wouldn't want to have to drive out to them simply to turn a NAS on again after a power failure.

Yes, I understand that need - some users need that functionality, but not all :).
I also expect any change to allow software control of this feature. Is this feature on the roadmap of Netgear already?
In my opinion it is very important to give that control to the users, even through SSH. Maybe it is possible to do it now through SSH, but how?
That questions to Netgear engineers - could you answer please?

If it could already be easily changed using SSH you would have been told how. BIOS setup is accessed early in the boot process. The methods (both unsupported) to access BIOS setup are mentioned above.

I think this request would be something they would look into but if it is possible it would not be a simple or quick change to make.

My guess is that if they do anything, it will be done on OS6 first.

Perhaps one option for them would be to publish 2 bios versions, one with the setting on, the other with the setting off. This obviously doesn't scale to other options, but for this one case it would let users choose which behavior they wanted.

It's actually a bit more than just a "nice-to-have"... In Denmark and Greenland it is against the electronics code for devices to turn on automtically when power is provided from the wallplug. Any device HAS to default to be switched off, or standby mode, and only start up when an action instructs it so, by for instance a power switch on the device, or a setting changed by the owner. Hence it is actually "illigal". I know NetGear probably does not sell many ReadyNASes in Denmark, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is an EU regulation...

What that translates to is a lawsuit if anything happens, for instance a fire following a poweroutage, and the outcome is easy to predict.

Bob-

Just to be clear on your ultra's behavior.

(a) The power switch is turned off but the unit is still plugged in. Then power is cut/restored and it starts up even though the switch is off?

Or alternatively,
(b) you shut down the unit from the web UI, but leave the power switch turned on and the unit plugged in?