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Netgear ReadyNAS power up issue
Have had a Netgear ReadyNAS (RND-2A) running for years. Over time I had to replace the PSU once when it wouldn't start and that resolved the issue. Earlier this week it wouldn't power on. Replace...
EndersShadow wrote:
2. How can I recover the data on those drives?
Were you running 4.2.x firmware? Or had you converted the NAS to run OS-6?
EndersShadow wrote:
1. Whats a good replacement for it
Netgear is clearly exiting their ReadyNAS business - all of the various models are now end-of-life.
If I were looking for a new turnkey NAS now, I'd start with
- Asustor
- QNAP
- Synology
These are not in preference order - and I don't own any - so this is just a starting point.
I'd also consider getting a USB-C or Thunderbolt enclosure, and connect that to an always-on PC.
- I’m pretty sure I’d upgraded to OS6 a year or so back.
Thanks for the suggestions. Someone recommended the HP MicroServer line, something like the Gen8, Gen10 Plus (v2)
EndersShadow wrote:
I’m pretty sure I’d upgraded to OS6 a year or so back.I am seeing a 2022 post where you said you did this.
OS-6 uses the BTRFS file system. You can manually mount the data volume in a linux system that has both MDADM and BTRFS installed.
The other option is to use data recovery software that supports BTRFS - for example ReclaiMe
- Totally forgot I’d put that thread out there.
Thanks for the tip. Will go one of those two routes.
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