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Fried(?) ReadyNAS NV+ #19179228
I have a ReadyNAS NV+ (3x500GB) that has performed without problem for five years. Yesterday morning I left it unattended while copying a large file to the device from a WinXPPro machine. When I ret...
1) See http://www.readynas.com/kb/faq/hardware/how_do_i_replace_the_stock_power_supply_on_the_readynas_nv. That will tell you how to remove the PSU. When did you purchase your NV+ and what region (e.g. US) are you in? Is your serial number in this range?: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=10259 (depending what region you are in you may be able to get a replacement PSU if your serial number is in that range)
2) Hopefully they'll be fine. Usually they probably would be in a case like this. If not, I hope you have a good backup.
3) With another v1 yes. I would suggest using a spare disk (must not be from your array) to ensure the firmware in the replacement chassis isn't older than the firmware on your disks.
4) No. The RAID format of the v2 is different.
2) Hopefully they'll be fine. Usually they probably would be in a case like this. If not, I hope you have a good backup.
3) With another v1 yes. I would suggest using a spare disk (must not be from your array) to ensure the firmware in the replacement chassis isn't older than the firmware on your disks.
4) No. The RAID format of the v2 is different.
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