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RN51600 - get memory error on startup
Hi My ReadNAS cannot start, can´t even reach the boot menu. Display says Memory Error. Anyone that has suggestions? Could it be physical memory? Anyone that knows what memory to buy and how to rep...
I got the memory, installed but the memory error remains. 😞
Anyone with any suggestions?
I've never tried booting a 516 with just one memory stick, but you could try it.
Yeah, I tried that but the "memory error" comes before the led panel turns off.. (after which I should press the OK button to divert startup to the USB). I tried pushing OK button before as well and even before starting up but it never goes to the USB it just displays "memory error" and fan keeps spinning at high speed.
Seems I am stuck 😞
Anyone who knows how to retrieve the data from the Raid disks?
Perbor wrote:
Anyone who knows how to retrieve the data from the Raid disks?
If you can find a used 6-8 bay OS-6 ReadyNAS, you could simply migrate the disks. Desktop options include the RN316, the RN428, RN526, RN528, RN626, and RN628 (as well as another RN516). A legacy Pro 6 or Ultra 6 can also be converted to OS-6, and after that is done the disks could also be migrated to those platforms. With a legacy NAS, make sure you get all the disk trays - your RN516 trays won't fit.
Either way, I'd start with a test disk, and use that to make sure the replacement NAS can boot with the disk in any slot. And of course, update the firmware if necessary. Then migrate the disks (preserving slot order if you can).
If you get a suitable 6-bay USB enclosure (or have other means of connecting 6 disks to a PC), you could boot the PC up under linux, and manually assemble and mount the BTRFS data volume. Or use Windows and purchase ReclaiMe RAID recovery software. There are some other recovery packages that can be used - you need something that supports both mdadm software RAID and the BTRFS file system.
Thanks for the suggestions!
I tried to find a used 6-8 bay OS-6 ReadyNAS but could not find any at reasonable cost with swedish delivery.
I am leaning on simply buying a new NAS.
I have the vital stuff backed up and most of the other can be restored with "some" work.
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