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ReadyNAS Pro 2 - blue light keeps blinking
I have a ReadyNAS Pro 2. Everything was working fine until I tried to reboot. Now, on reboot, I get a solid blue light that turns flashing. The flashing light continues flashing and does not stop. R...
Thank you for your reply
Yes, it replies to a ping. In fact, I can access the files through windows (RAIDar's "browse" option).
I don't have an extra drive. I can buy one, but would like to go through other troubleshooting before buying another drive. The files
Thanks again
StephenB wrote: Did you try directly accessing the NAS admin page using its IP address? Does it reply to ping?
Yes, it replies to a ping. In fact, I can access the files through windows (RAIDar's "browse" option).
StephenB wrote: Do you have a scratch disk you can try? If so, maybe power down, remove the two existing drives (labeling them by slow), then install the scratch. That should attempt a factory install - if it succeeds, then your chassis is fine. If the chassis has failed, then you are probably in a tough spot if you can't reinstall OS 4 somehow.
I don't have an extra drive. I can buy one, but would like to go through other troubleshooting before buying another drive. The files
Thanks again
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