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Aspirant

Jan 10, 2016

Transfer Readynas Duo v1 disks to a new Readynas

I have a Readynas Duo v1 which I think has failed. I've tried to reset the device (pressing the reset button on the back for about 5 secs until the 2 disk lights flash and then releasing) but the fr...

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msacks001

Aspirant

Jan 12, 2016

I'll try to test the drives once I receive the SATA to USB cable. If they are ok I think it's safe to assume the Duo has failed.

Thanks to both of you for your guidance so far!

StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 12, 2016
Though I'll happily keep using my duo v1 until it fails, it really isn't worth heroic efforts to keep it running. The newer arm NAS are much faster and don't have the capacity limits, and can be purchased for perhaps $120 USD.

Getting the data off the old disks might be the real priority here.

That said, you might also want to try the memory test built into the boot UI. Note there is no paper-clip reset used to run the memory test. http://www.readynas.com/download/documentation/HM/Duov1_NV%2Bv1_HW_en_06Dec11.pdf page 15.

Unfortunately the manual gives you no indication on whether the memory test passes or fails. However, this post does provide some info: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS/ReadyNAS-DUO-Memory-Test/td-p/689854