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ReadyNAS NV+ ERR:Bad Firmware
Hi, Just tried using my first NV+. Tried booting with bad HDDs first (didn't know they were bad). The system booted and told me the HDDs were bad. So I bought a brand new HDD. Today, when I rebooted...
Yes, a factory default will wipe the drives completely and start the installation as if they were brand new drives. If you are going to do that, make sure you have all your data backed up first.
Have you tried a firmware re-install?
Process:
OS Re-Install or Factory Default
To perform an OS Re-install or Factory Default, this is managed via the Reset button on the back of the chassis.
Locate the reset pinhole.
ReadyNAS Duo/NV/NV+: the pinhole is next to the USB port in the back.
Get a straightened paper clip and depress the hidden switch in the pinhole while the power is off, and then power on the ReadyNAS.
After 5 seconds you will get the first flash of the LED's for the OS Re-install
At 30 seconds you will get the second flash of the LED's for the Factory Default.
For an OS re-install, be sure to release at the first flash (about 5 seconds). Holding the pin depressed too long will factory default. The OS reinstall will install the OS that is on the memory chip. The OS reinstall will not wipe the drives, but will reset passwords.
Have you tried a firmware re-install?
Process:
OS Re-Install or Factory Default
To perform an OS Re-install or Factory Default, this is managed via the Reset button on the back of the chassis.
Locate the reset pinhole.
ReadyNAS Duo/NV/NV+: the pinhole is next to the USB port in the back.
Get a straightened paper clip and depress the hidden switch in the pinhole while the power is off, and then power on the ReadyNAS.
After 5 seconds you will get the first flash of the LED's for the OS Re-install
At 30 seconds you will get the second flash of the LED's for the Factory Default.
For an OS re-install, be sure to release at the first flash (about 5 seconds). Holding the pin depressed too long will factory default. The OS reinstall will install the OS that is on the memory chip. The OS reinstall will not wipe the drives, but will reset passwords.
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