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My ReadyNAS device is no longer powering up, well it kinda is and kinda isn't. Please allow me to explain.
The power supply green light indicator lights up so I assume the external power supply is in ok working order but I could be wrong.
When I try to start the unit, all I get is the LCD display flashing on and off on the ReadyNAS device but do not see the fan on the back working at all. So basically, to me it appears that there is power going to the ReadyNAS unit but not enough power to have it stay powered on permanently.
Has anyone experienced any similar issue and if so, could you confirm if the power supply inside the ReadyNAS device has decided to cease to work properly or is the external power supply that supplies power to the unit is faulty?
I'd appreciate any assistance regarding this matter.
If it is the ineternal power supply I may consider buying a newer more recent ReadyNAS unit. The question I have, if I do upgrade to a newer unit would I be able to transfer the hard drives from the older unit to the newer one without losing any data or is my data going to be lost?
do you feel like it might be the external power supply that isn't functioning properly
It might be that the external supply simply isn't producing the right voltage (or sufficient power). So you could do a risk-buy of a compatible replacement.
But I think it is more likely are that the issue is due to an internal failure.
The question I have, if I do upgrade to a newer unit would I be able to transfer the hard drives from the older unit to the newer one without losing any data?
Yes. Though you might have to chance a used unit - it's very hard to find new ones, and the ones out there are often overpriced.
You can try another power supply if you like, but it sounds like one of the internal voltage converters/regulators in not functioning properly to convert the 12V to one of the voltages used internally. Repairs, aside from warranty replacement, are not available.
Hi and thank you for your reply. What I have noticed since, is the green led on the actual external power supply flashes from dim to a hard on light as the front panel of the actual ReadyNAS device flashes on and off. Even though the fan doesnt work at all during these events, do you feel like it might be the external power supply that isn't functioning properly?
do you feel like it might be the external power supply that isn't functioning properly
It might be that the external supply simply isn't producing the right voltage (or sufficient power). So you could do a risk-buy of a compatible replacement.
But I think it is more likely are that the issue is due to an internal failure.
The flashing LED on the power brick certainly seems like it might be indicating it's going into a current limiting mode. Now, whether it's limiting the current below what is normally required or doing so because the NAS has a fault and is trying to draw more power than it should is not something easy to determine.
I'm kinda hoping it's the external power supply. I will try and source one and give it a go. If it is the internal power supply, are these readily available and is it an easy process to replace it?
The simplest option is to migrate the disks to another OS 6 NAS (including Pro/Ultra models converted to OS 6). Install a spare disk (not in the array) first, and make sure the firmware is either matching yours or is newest.
You can also get a multi-disk USB chassis (or several USB adapter or docks), and connect the disks to a Windows PC. From there you can use ReclaiMe RAID recovery software, or use mdadm+btrfs packages to mount the disks. These are available on linux, and there are also beta-level versions for windows that have been used by folks here with some success.
If it is the internal power supply, are these readily available and is it an easy process to replace it?
It's integrated into the system board, so not replaceable. There are a couple of folks who have somehow managed to repair them. But Netgear doesn't ofter repair services.
