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RN104 – ReadyNAS does not boot up
I have a ReadyNAS 104 which serves for my backup since 2016 but recently it is not booting up. I tried to use the USB recovery from the documentation that it said the recovery is done. However, it cannot start up on its own when the USB is pulled. I can replace the hardware by migrating the disks. But I cannot find the compatible product in Netgear site (e.g. where to buy). Please advise.
Jason
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tangjyh wrote:
But I cannot find the compatible product in Netgear site (e.g. where to buy). Please advise.
You can migrate to OS-6 NAS with 4 or more bays - RN104, RN204, RN214, RN314, RN316, RN424, RN426, RN428, RN514, RN516, RN524, RN526, RN528, RN626, RN628, But I don't think you will find new ones for sale - you'd need to purchase used.
You can also purchase a used Ultra 4, Ultra 6, Pro 4, or Pro 6 - these can be converted to run OS-6. After conversion you could migrate the disks.
tangjyh wrote:
However, it cannot start up on its own when the USB is pulled.
It could be the disks. Does it start up when you remove the disks (showing a no disks status)? Label the disks as you remove them, so you can keep them in slot order.
>>It could be the disks. Does it start up when you remove the disks (showing a no disks status)?
It is the same message "Boot from USB Failed!" when all disks are removed.
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