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BSMorgan
Aspirant
Dec 11, 2025

ReadNAS Pro 6 stuck on 'ReadyNAS' when booting

My ReadyNAS Pro6 isn't booting and is stuck on the logo.  I have tried the reset button but I don't even think it is getting to that point.  I am about to go through and disconnect and reconnect as many cables as I can to see if there is a connection issue then will proceed to the USB rescue method.  Assuming that those don't work, would/should I be able to use another chassis of the same model, put my disks into it in order, and get everything to boot back up?  Don't really want to drop $400 for a replacement but also don't want to lose some files that never got backed up elsewhere.

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  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    BSMorgan wrote:

    My ReadyNAS Pro6 isn't booting and is stuck on the logo.

    Usually that indicates that the power supply has failed.  It can be replaced - Sandshark​ can give you some guidance if you need it.  You can find them for ~ 100 $USD (or less).  Stock supplies need a modified cable, you can also find some PSUs pre-modified for ReadyNAS.

     

    If you happen to have an ATA supply on hand, you can get an extension cable to connect it to the NAS (making the needed mod to the extension cable).

     

    BSMorgan wrote:

    Assuming that those don't work, would/should I be able to use another chassis of the same model, put my disks into it in order, and get everything to boot back up?

    If you are still using 4.2.x firmware, then you can get a replacement Pro 6, Ultra 6 chassis, or Ultra 6 plus. 

     

    OS-6 platforms are also possible- RN316,RN426, RN428, RN516, RN526, RN528, RN626, RN628.  Even if your NAS is still running 4.2. firmware, the array can be mounted read-only in the OS-6  platforms.  The OS-6 platforms would be somewhat newer, as Netgear stopped manufacturing Pro and Ultra models back in 2013.   

     

    A less expensive approach is to get a 6-bay USB chassis and connect that to a PC.  Then you use either Linux (including the Windows WSL package), or RAID recovery software to access the files.

  • Thanks for your response.  Any recommendation for a 6-bay USB chassis that you might be familiar with?

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