RND2000v2 no power, want to move disk to new chassis
I have a Netgear ReadyNAS Duo V2 that is no longert powering up. I have tested the power brick and it is putting out the correct voltage so I'm assuming there is some other issue. I have never messed around with the configurations when I first built my drives so I am guessing that they are xRaid2 per the information I have read in these forums. I am wondering what is a new compatible chassis that I can move my two existing drives to and retain all my data?
Model: RND2000v2|ReadyNAS Duo v2 Chassis only, RND2000v2 (ReadyNAS Duo v2)|READYNAS DUO v2 (DISKLESS)|EOL
Re: RND2000v2 no power, want to move disk to new chassis
It's important to confirm the chassis as a v2 - many v1 owners mistakenly think they have a v2.
A v2 says "Duo v2" on the front of the chassis and runs 5.3.x firmware.
A v1 says "Duo" on the front of the chassis and runs 4.1.x firmware. It might possibly have a label on the back that has a v2 in it.
A Duo v2 can be migrated to another Duo v2 or an NV+ v2. Similarly a Duo v1 can be migrated to another Duo v1 or an NV+ v1.
But given the age of the NAS you likely are better off purchasing a new NAS (for instance an RN212 or an RN422). You can offload your data by connecting disk 1 of your current NAS to a Windows PC (using a USB adapter or SATA), and using R-linux for Windows. https://www.r-studio.com/free-linux-recovery/
Paid Netgear Support can temporarily mount your disks in a new ReadyNAS - though they will charge. That would also let you back up the data. Note this is temporary - the set up process in the new NAS will reformat the drives, so you will lose whatever is on them.
Re: RND2000v2 no power, want to move disk to new chassis
Thanks for the replies. To the previous message, it is definitely a Duo V2 (says it on the front of the chassis). Can you provide a way to test it under load? I had it plugged into my surge protector and tested it with a multimeter on the positive pin at the end of the cable of the power brick. How can I test the power brick if it is connected to the chassis?
Re: RND2000v2 no power, want to move disk to new chassis
It's a very common connector, and you could use an extension with a part of the wires exposed. There are connectors intended for use with CCTV that have screw-terminals readily available on eBay (search for 12V CCTV connector) that would work well. Or, you can have the NAS open and check where the voltage enters the unit.
