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ReadyNAS Ultra 6 doesn't boot - Stuck on "ReadyNAS" prompt screen
Yesterday I upgraded my old ReadyNAS Ultra 6 to OS6, previously running 4.2.31. I replaced the 1GB RAM in the unit with 2x2GB sticks (new), and followed the upgrade process (BIOS_Update_Package_0...
Thanks everyone for your feedback and assistance. As identified, my VPD file was corrupt, and without the Model and Serial info, that seemed to be stopping Frontview, etc from working correctly.
Only someone with the correct Netgear tools can re-create that VPD file, luckily I've been given the help privately to restore my Serial, etc back info the unit, and we are back up and running again. Sounds like I may not have specifically done anything wrong with what I did with the unit, it is just unfortunately a scenario that can happen on these older units. Fortunately fixable, I guess just a possible scenario to be aware of for anyone else thinking of the OS4 to OS6 upgrade.
After much browsing, I've found some similar posts to my Frontview problem, i.e.
As per the solution in that post, it seems like I've got some corrupt data in the EEPROM, and also looking at those posts, it seems like the solution required is specific to each unit (presumably restoring the device info into the EEPROM), and not something I can do myself (at least, the info doesn't seem to be posted anywhere).
Does anyone know if this is something Netgear Support can still assist with (unit is long out of warranty), or what is my best way forward on this?
The only other option seems to be to try and re-flash the BIOS again myself, but I'm doubtful that would rectify the apparently corrupt data.
ItsPeter wrote:The only other option seems to be to try and re-flash the BIOS again myself, but I'm doubtful that would rectify the apparently corrupt data.
Don't try that. It won't fix it. The BIOS chip isn't designed for unlimited writes so flashing to it unnecessarily for no benefit is never a good idea.
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