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ReadyNas 3200 Unresponsive after disk sync
I have a ReadyNas 3200, and I did a factory reset. I then upgraded the firmware to the 4.2.28 on the website, performed setup, and transferred a number of files.
I then powered the unit down, and fired it up about two weeks later. I could access it and everything was still working great, the RAIDar said that it was synching all the drives. So I left it run overnight and then when I came back in the morning, I could not access the NAS at all, and RAIDar said there was not ReadyNAS on the network.
I logged into the router, and it does not show it is even connected to the router, although both ethernet cards are live and the LEDs are green on the front panel of the ReadyNAS. Only the Power light is green on the front panel, none of the drive lights are green. I tried a force power off via the power button and then turned it back on, I get the same thing.
It powers on, the drive lights briefly flash yellow, then nothing else seems to happen.
I havent been able to get it into the boot menu either via the reset button on the front.
Did it brick somehow? Any other steps I can try?
I found the problem, it was a bad RAM stick. Once I removed the bad stick, it worked just fine.
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Have you tried connecting just one of the PSUs to a power outlet and seeing if that makes any difference?
If you power down and remove the disks can you then get it boot into the boot menu?I have tried about 30 times, and I cant get into the boot menu. I have checked the reset switch with a multimeter, and it appears to be making proper contact.
I tried with one PSU at a time, with all the disks in and all the disks out.
I also tried hooking up a VGA monitor to the port on the back and I did not get anything on the monitor.
I saw this thread too: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS/ReadyNAS-3200-boot-Could-not-find-external-flash-device/td-p/955257/page/3
I am able to take the thumb drive out (the warranty void sticker was already broken....I got this second hand, hrmmmmm), and put in a PC and it reads ok, but I guess that does not mean the image is corrupted. Can I put a new image on the USB drive somehow?
It's unlikely the problem would be with the flash, but you could try USB Boot Recovery if you really want to.
Have you checked to make sure the RAM is properly seated?
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