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Failed Power Supply Unit replacement options for ReadyNAS NV+?
My ReadyNAS NV+ PSU died for the second time. PSUs are no longer available through Netgear, and replacements on Amazon are around $150. Other than replacing the PSU, what would be options for mig...
stevepiercy wrote:
replacements on Amazon are around $150.
It can be done for a lot less if you are willing to modify the pinout on the PSU.
stevepiercy wrote:
Other than replacing the PSU, what would be options for migrating my drives to another chassis?
You can mount the data volume in a PC running linux (most PCs can be booted up using a linux LIVE boot disk). Then data can be copied off. See http://home.bott.ca/webserver/?p=306
Netgear support can also assist if you migrate to a new OS 6 NAS - though it might not be free. https://kb.netgear.com/29876/ReadyNAS-Migrating-disks-from-RAIDiator-4-1-or-RAIDiator-5-3-to-ReadyNAS-OS-6
If you have a stock ATX supply you can purchase an extension cable and modify the pinout in the extension cable (keeping the supply outsie the NAS). That lets you boot the system temporarily and get the data off.
An RN214 (arm processor) or an RN42x (x86) would be reasonable replacement options.
StephenB wrote:
It can be done for a lot less if you are willing to modify the pinout on the PSU.If you have a stock ATX supply you can purchase an extension cable and modify the pinout in the extension cable (keeping the supply outsie the NAS). That lets you boot the system temporarily and get the data off.
This option sounds cheapest/easiest, and my requirements have changed so I don't need a NAS anymore, just the data on the 4 drives.
Do you have links to additional information on where to purchase the stock ATX supply and extension cable, and instructions for how to do the modification? I would be very appreciative.
The pinout mod is here: https://community.netgear.com/ejquo23388/attachments/ejquo23388/readynas-hardware-compatibility/13477/1/ReadyNAS_PSU_pinout.pdf (right side). You can do that on an 20-pin extender cable, and keep the original supply intact. With an external ATX supply you'll probably need need the extender anyway.
FWIW, I think this Seasonic supply will actually fit the NV+ (but you need the mod above). https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151089
Sandshark is an expert here, hopefully he will chime in.
I don't recommend that the mod be made in a 20-pin extender, because you then have only one 12V wire. You need to use at least a 24-pin to 20-pin adapter, where you can get one additional 12V wire, which is good enough for a temporary solution. For a permainent one, you really want to use the 12V from the CPU or drive cables to replace both the -5V and -12V inputs..
The Seasonic won't "fit" the NVX, but it can be used just like any ATX supply externally. It has 2 12-volt busses and one won't have a load, so it's not a good choice for long term, either.
I'm actually setting up to sell the adapter and a cheaper alternative supply. I wish they still had the Marketplace here in the Forum, as eBay plus PayPal fees really increase the price I will have to ask. I don't plan to make a killing, but I do want it to be worth my time.
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