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Corrupt root with new disk - case ref. no. 166 876 51
I had an error message from my ReadyNAS Duo saying that a bad disk was detected. I was still able to access all of my files - I have two disks in there in a RAID setup. Luckily, I had just bought a...
The 3 rapid blinks then 3 slow blinks indicates corrupt root: ReadyNAS Duo – LED Patterns
You followed the correct procedure for a firmware re-install. Just to clarify the last point: after about 5 seconds the LEDs should blink once and that's when you release the reset button.
I don't think a firmware re-install is likely to solve a corrupt root issue like this.
You are best to open a tech support case (http://www.readynas.com/support). Please edit the thread title (i.e. subject of first post in this thread) to include your case number.
Tech support will likely need to remotely login to your NAS to diagnose the issue.
You followed the correct procedure for a firmware re-install. Just to clarify the last point: after about 5 seconds the LEDs should blink once and that's when you release the reset button.
I don't think a firmware re-install is likely to solve a corrupt root issue like this.
You are best to open a tech support case (http://www.readynas.com/support). Please edit the thread title (i.e. subject of first post in this thread) to include your case number.
Tech support will likely need to remotely login to your NAS to diagnose the issue.
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