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Move existing drives from RNDP6000 to RNDP600E ... is it possible?
My ReadyNAS Pro 6 (RNDP6000v2) power supply bit the dust. They are sending me a newer unit via RMA but the OS and X-RAID configuration won't be compatible with the old drives. There may be a data recovery option, but I suspect it will be pricey.
It's primarily a media server for my DVD/BluRay collection but also has other personal files I'd like to keep intact. While most of the data exists scattered across various formats on other systems or online storage (DropBox/Google Drive, Original Disc, etc.), I'd prefer if possible to transfer it intact.
I am looking to see if I could put the old drives in a functioning RNDP600E in a way that will allow me to mount the XRaid volume and transfer the data off to the new unit intact.
Does anyone know if that is possible? If not, would it work with an identical RNDP6000v2?
Thanks!
What NAS model are they sending you?
PredatorVI wrote:
I am looking to see if I could put the old drives in a functioning RNDP600E in a way that will allow me to mount the XRaid volume and transfer the data off to the new unit intact.
That works, though it'd be good to put the same firmware on the 600E before you do it. If you skip this step, the system will update the OS on the disks to match whatever is in the flash. That often has no bad effects, but if the firmware is very mismatched it can cause problems.
If there are no drives in the 600E, you can temporarily install a scratch disk, then match the firmeware. If you aren't sure what you were running in the pro, then install the latest firmware (4.2.31).
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What NAS model are they sending you?
PredatorVI wrote:
I am looking to see if I could put the old drives in a functioning RNDP600E in a way that will allow me to mount the XRaid volume and transfer the data off to the new unit intact.
That works, though it'd be good to put the same firmware on the 600E before you do it. If you skip this step, the system will update the OS on the disks to match whatever is in the flash. That often has no bad effects, but if the firmware is very mismatched it can cause problems.
If there are no drives in the 600E, you can temporarily install a scratch disk, then match the firmeware. If you aren't sure what you were running in the pro, then install the latest firmware (4.2.31).
I wouldn't buy such an old unit. That's buying an older unit than what failed with a less powerful CPU. Though if you already have the Pro Pioneer that's different.
If support doesn't have stock of your unit they may at their discretion offer to replace it with a comparable newer model.We have a process you can follow: ReadyNAS: Migrating disks from RAIDiator 4.2 to ReadyNAS OS 6 (x86)
Essentially we try to boot RAIDiator-x86 4.2 off the disks so that you can backup your data.
If the replacement chassis is running very, very old firmware it can be a good idea to update the firmware to something a bit more recent using a scratch disk (must not be from your array). Don't need to be on the very latest for this. You could make sure that it's running 6.5.2 or later for example. Then power down, remove the scratch disk, move your disks across (keep the order the same) and see if it will boot up fine.
If it does then there'd be no need for any contract unless you have problems copying your data off or restoring it and decide you need help from support with that.
Thanks! That's what I needed. For the other responses, I'll add some clarification that might help.
What I have: RNDP6000 (6 x 2TB) running ReadyNAS OS 4
Replacement Unit: RN51600 running ReadyNAS OS 6
The support agent told me that I can NOT move the old drives to the new unit as it will reformat the drives because of the way OS 6 differs from OS 4. He said they MAY have a data recovery option I could purchase to migrate the data. He didn't have details on pricing yet and I did not clarify what that would entail.
So I am now investigating:
- Will it be cheaper to find a used ReadyNAS running the same OS 4 family to either transfer the old drives to OR use the power supply to get my old unit to power on and migrate the data?
- Will it even work?
- I may have found an RNDP600E and wondered if this would work. I think the answer is yes for using an equivalent OS4-based unit.
I'm still waiting on whether it will be cheaper. :)
mdgm-ntgr linked in the process support was talking about in his post - https://kb.netgear.com/29957/ReadyNAS-Migrating-disks-from-RAIDiator-4-2-to-ReadyNAS-OS-6-x86
It lets you mount the volume read-only, then you have to copy it to other storage. Then do the regular install, and copy the data back.
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