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pranavg
Aspirant
Oct 24, 2018

ReadyNAS Duo v2 corrupted root

Hello,   Please help me to solve below problem.   I have started the NAS after 2 years so i performed a factory rest as initially it did not boot.   I also tried installing a forma...
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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 25, 2018

Try testing the disk with vendor tools in a Windows PC (Seatools for Seagate, Lifeguard for Western Digital).  If the disk looks ok, then use those tools to zero the disk.  

 

Then reinsert the disk in the NAS and power it up.  It should do a factory install automatically (without using the boot menu controls).

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    pranavg
    Aspirant
    Oct 26, 2018

    I have inserted Zero disk with successful SMART test still im getting "Courrupt Root" and cannot access admin page

     

    However i am able to activate tech support mode and telenet in 

     

    Please help

     

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    pranavg
    Aspirant
    Oct 26, 2018

    Hi Zeroing a 2nd disk and doing a factory reset help

     

    It turns out one of the other disks is bad.

     

    Thank you for your support

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