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ReadyNAS Ultra 6 - stuck at "ReadyNAS" boot
Hi all ... I recently upgraded my ReadyNAS Ultra 6 from OS4 to OS6. Everything went well, until I set the automatic shutdown option to close down my NAS Coming up, it is stuck on the "READYNAS"...
Thanks for the reply
I took out the disks but no change. It does not even get to the stage to check the disks.
I mean the convert from OS4 to OS6 was successful. I followed the instructions without issue. I used the NAS. I implied that I configured the automated shutdown in the Power setting to close down the NAS at a predetermined time. It shut down but came up in this ReadyNAS waiting state.
Much obliged
I took out the disks but no change. It does not even get to the stage to check the disks.
I mean the convert from OS4 to OS6 was successful. I followed the instructions without issue. I used the NAS. I implied that I configured the automated shutdown in the Power setting to close down the NAS at a predetermined time. It shut down but came up in this ReadyNAS waiting state.
Much obliged
tschutte wrote:
I mean the convert from OS4 to OS6 was successful. I followed the instructions without issue. I used the NAS. I implied that I configured the automated shutdown in the Power setting to close down the NAS at a predetermined time. It shut down but came up in this ReadyNAS waiting state.
Thanks for clarifying.
This situation usually means that the power supply in the NAS has failed. It can be replaced - Sandshark has often provided some help for folks looking for a compatible supply.
It would be useful if you can confirm that you have an Ultra 6 (and not an Ultra 6 Plus).
There are actually a lot of things that can go wrong and result in just the "ReadyNAS" display, as all that takes is +5V. The processor doesn't even need to be running. But the power supply is the usual cause and re-booting (not specifically that the power-off was by schedule) can be a place that a PSU problem shows itself because the start-up current is much more than normal run current.
The NAS uses a standard SFX format supply, except it has a longer main connector nd three 4-pin MOLEX connectors (where most have two or fewer today). But a standard ATX12V supply hooked up externally will work well enough to see if the investment in a new PSU is the fix. So if you have an old PC supply, you can give that a go.
Did you also upgrade the memory when you converted to OS6? Loose or bad RAM can also result in that symptom. It doesn't happen with RAM "out of the blue" very often, but if you changed anything, it may be that one of the DIMMs wasn't fully seated and worked it's way fully loose or that one of them is bad (maybe from ESD while handling it).
If you find you do need a new PSU, or just want to get one to see if you do, I recommend at least a 350W SFX supply. And you'll need a 5" or so 24-pin ATX connector extender and probably at least one SATA to MOLEX adapter or MOLEX Y cable.
Thank you
PSU:
Understand, but no, I have 2 other Ultra6's and did try to swap PSU and it is not the issue
Memory:
I swapped memory with one of the working Ultra6's and it is not the cause
Would welcome other options to consider
Regards
And you've tried USB recovery? Note that for a legacy NAS converted to OS6 you need to create an OS 4.1 style USB recovery but use an OS6 image (unless your desire is to convert back to OS 4.1.x).
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