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ReadyNAS died, how to get data?
Hey everyone. My ancient ReadyNAS is no longer accessible. This is an old, old platform so I'm not interested in fixing this device, but I would like to get my data off. Any suggestions for (a) any ...
GregSWI wrote:
You mentioned a USB/SATA adapter. When I searched the community I could only find references to Windows based software to read the Unix format. Are you aware of any solutions that work for Mac OS?
https://www.r-studio.com/data_recovery_macintosh/ ought to work (though I am not a Mac user, so I have no personal experience). You should be able to download and test it for free (paying for it only if it finds your files). Actual recovery will require paying for it.
Thank you StephenB.
I'll give the old version of Firefox a shot. I run into challenges with Mac OS not allowing old versions to run so a little bit of a rock and hard place. But will start there.
You mentioned a USB/SATA adapter. When I searched the community I could only find references to Windows based software to read the Unix format. Are you aware of any solutions that work for Mac OS?
Thanks again.
GregSWI wrote:
You mentioned a USB/SATA adapter. When I searched the community I could only find references to Windows based software to read the Unix format. Are you aware of any solutions that work for Mac OS?
https://www.r-studio.com/data_recovery_macintosh/ ought to work (though I am not a Mac user, so I have no personal experience). You should be able to download and test it for free (paying for it only if it finds your files). Actual recovery will require paying for it.
Awesome, thanks again!
I'm currently pursuing the old browser and FTP suggestion but will go to the dock approach if that doesn't work out.
The problem may be the power supply. If it's one with an internal supply, you can use a standard ATX power supply with a simple adapter cable to power it temporarily to get the files.
Problem SOLVED!
With the old browser trick I was able to get to the admin page and the logs. In them I see drive 1 had failed (throwing thousands of errors.) I powered off, popped out that drive then when powered back up I could access my data from drive 2. I copied to a local SSD overnight, and I'm good!
Interesting that drive 1 was the issue yet RAIDar still gave it the green 'check mark'... Anyway, I'm good now and thank you again for your advice!
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