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Jolberg
Sep 17, 2019Aspirant
UPS for ReadyNAS Duo RND2000 v1
Hello all. I wonder if anyone can offer some advice on a suitable UPS for my ReadyNAS. I've attached a picture of the model details which I believe to be confusing as it states the model to be a v2...
StephenB
Sep 17, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Jolberg wrote:
I've attached a picture of the model details which I believe to be confusing as it states the model to be a v2 but I think I've ready somewhere that it is actually a v1. It's running firmware version 4.1.16 and is saying it's the latest version.
It's definitely a v1. The v2 NAS all run 5.x.x firmware.
Jolberg wrote:
I also ready somewhere that APC UPSs typically work with ReadyNAS but read a document from APC that said that Powerchute doesn't work for sparc versions which I believe mine to be.
I think to some degree the best choice depends on the country you are in (more specifically the power). I'm in the US, and use Cyberpower UPS myseld. But many people do go with APC.
Your NAS won't use powerchute - it uses a package called "NUT" - Network UPS Tools. The folks who supply that package have their own compatibility list here: https://networkupstools.org/stable-hcl.html But based on posts here, I think pretty much any APC NAS that has a USB output cable will work.
Mabye start on the APC website (or competing manufacturers), and find some models that meet your space requirements. Then see if they are on the NUT compatibility list (or see if you can find any posts on those models here). Note you can search the forum with google, just add site:community.netgear.com to the end of the search string.
- JolbergSep 17, 2019AspirantThank-you very much for your answer.
Should I be concerned about the support level from the NUT compatability list?
The APC ones are generally 1 or 2. I could find a suitable Eaton model which has level 5. Does that mean it will be simpler to get working. I’m a total novice to this game so the simpler the better.
Thanks
Jol- StephenBSep 17, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Jolberg wrote:
Thank-you very much for your answer.
Should I be concerned about the support level from the NUT compatability list?
The APC ones are generally 1 or 2. I could find a suitable Eaton model which has level 5. Does that mean it will be simpler to get working. I’m a total novice to this game so the simpler the better.I've never used their support level info , so I honestly don't know.
Basically the UPS will either work when you plug it in, or not - that's not a lot you can to do to troubleshoot it unless you are skilled with ssh.
There are people who've used Eaton UPS here, so perhaps search the forum for the specific model you are considering. It's easiest to search with Google (adding site:community.readynas.com to the search string).
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