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NasipovFarit's avatar
NasipovFarit
Aspirant
Aug 15, 2016
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ReadyNAS nv+ v2 - factory reset after every restart, disks locked, erasing not finished after 6 days

At first I need to say that I read threads concerning same symptoms but still have no solution.

 

History:

Have ReadyNAS nv+ v2 worked well 6 years. Month ago got alert and decide to change disk #2. Backup all data, and replace Disk #2 with another, same model - but not new (worked at Synology NAS 1 yr ago)

 

At the same time I clean NAS (had dust inside).

 

Seems like disks was installed not at order, I try just to erase disks and apply factory reset - but not successfull - erasing tooks too much time.

 

So, now:

After any reboot NAS fall into factory reset, build one volume, report as good - but after next reboot repeat it again.

 

All disk - WD RED WD30EFRX

 

Yes, I know about erasing with RAIDar and did it several times with no results.

 

Last time I start it 6 days ago and now erasing still "in proccess",  not complited.

 

6 days!

 

So, have two questions:

 

1. What I should to do to erase all data and use my disks?

 

2. What I should to do in case if I want to connect those disks to my notebook via USB?

 

 

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  • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
    mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired

    So you have the v2 (runs RAIDiator 5.3.x)

     

    The disks can be unlocked using hdparm e.g.

     

    # hdparm --security-unlock NETGEAR /dev/sda

    # hdparm --security-disable NETGEAR /dev/sda

    • NasipovFarit's avatar
      NasipovFarit
      Aspirant

      Honestly, I don't catch exactly what I should to do with commands you suggest to apply.

       

      How to switch into hdparm in ReadyNAS? Can you just suggest any manual for noobie?

      • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
        mdgm-ntgr
        NETGEAR Employee Retired

        Maybe it would be easier if I did it then.

         

        I have sent you a PM.

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