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Upgrading from ReadyNAS NV+ V1
A NV+ V1 with four 1TB disks running 4.1.16 just died, as in the power button would not power down the box but unplugging did. Powering back up only has the cooling fan running. Rather than replacing...
iaskyou wrote:
StephenB Thank you for your exhaustive feedback. It is helpful.
Do you think buying another working NV+ V1 NAS to allow the four disks to be inserted makes sense in order to quickly recover and get access to the data files?
It certainly is one option. Keep in mind that Netgear stopped making them in Nov 2011, so you'd be getting a 12+ year old NAS. If you do get one, make sure you are getting a v1. Before migrating the disks, I'd test it with a scratch disk - doing a factory default in with the scratch disk in slot 1, and then making sure I can boot with that disk in every slot.
I'm seeing one on ebay for about $85 + another $25-$80 for shipping (depending how much of a hurry you are in). So $110-$165 USD.
A replacement PSU would cost about $70 (also on ebay) with free shipping. So somewhat cheaper, assuming that the only thing that failed was the PSU.
Another path is to get a USB 4-bay enclosure. You can get a new one for $100-$150 USD, and it would be all you need if you have a PC you can boot under linux. If you use Windows, you could get R-Studio with EXT and Linux RAID support about $80. So you'd end up spending $100-$200, and maybe have something you could use later on.
StephenB Thank you for your exhaustive feedback. It is helpful.
Do you think buying another working NV+ V1 NAS to allow the four disks to be inserted makes sense in order to quickly recover and get access to the data files?
The longer-term solution will be to use a newer NAS model but getting access to the data files is the highest priority right now.
iaskyou wrote:
StephenB Thank you for your exhaustive feedback. It is helpful.
Do you think buying another working NV+ V1 NAS to allow the four disks to be inserted makes sense in order to quickly recover and get access to the data files?
It certainly is one option. Keep in mind that Netgear stopped making them in Nov 2011, so you'd be getting a 12+ year old NAS. If you do get one, make sure you are getting a v1. Before migrating the disks, I'd test it with a scratch disk - doing a factory default in with the scratch disk in slot 1, and then making sure I can boot with that disk in every slot.
I'm seeing one on ebay for about $85 + another $25-$80 for shipping (depending how much of a hurry you are in). So $110-$165 USD.
A replacement PSU would cost about $70 (also on ebay) with free shipping. So somewhat cheaper, assuming that the only thing that failed was the PSU.
Another path is to get a USB 4-bay enclosure. You can get a new one for $100-$150 USD, and it would be all you need if you have a PC you can boot under linux. If you use Windows, you could get R-Studio with EXT and Linux RAID support about $80. So you'd end up spending $100-$200, and maybe have something you could use later on.
StephenB You sound really intelligent because I was already looking at getting a 5-bay dock that supports RAID, thinking that it might allow extraction of the data files from a PC.
Thanks again for your suggestions. Very helpful!
iaskyou wrote:
StephenB You sound really intelligent because I was already looking at getting a 5-bay dock that supports RAID, thinking that it might allow extraction of the data files from a PC.
Hardware RAID won't work with the NV+ v1, so make sure you get an enclosure that lets you disable the RAID for that step.
You can also create an adapter for a standard ATX power supply to externally power up the NAS just to get the data off. You start with a 20 to 20+4 (has the 20-pin part and a removable 4-pin addition on the NAS/computer end) pin ATX adapter cable, You remove the +12V pins from the +4 section and put them in place of the -5V and -12V ones on the 20-pin part and remove the rest of that +4 section. If pulling the pins isn't something you can accomplish (it's easiest with the right tool, but can be done with a small screwdriver). you can cut and solder the leads instead.
You can also start with a 20-pin extender if you are soldering, and tap the NAS end -5 and -12V pins into +12V ones on the power supply end.
Since you have to run that cable outside the NAS, be sure to seal the gap in the chassis with masking tape or similar to insure the air flow from the fans still comes over the drives and electronics.
BTW, you may find many V1's advertised as a V2 or even V3. If it looks like yours (silver, with an internal power supply), it's a V1 and will accept your volume. Netgear had already used the V2 and V3 designations for minor changes in what we call a V1 before they created the "real" V2, and those changes are reflected on a sticker, but not on the front of the unit, which is also black and has a separate power brick. An NV (no front display) will also work.
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