corrupt root on rnd2000 v2

[dav3953]

Hi I have bought a second hand RND2000 v2 but cant get it to work.

I have followed the steps to get it into boot menu, but it will not get there. all i get is the lights flashing and the fan running at top speed for hours.

can anyone help

[StephenB]

Have you tried using RAIDar to see the status? http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20684/~/readynas-downloads?cid=wmt_netgear_referral?ci...

Also many people think they have a v2, but they really have a v1.  Please check this guide: http://www.rnasguide.com/2012/01/09/how-to-tell-whether-i-have-a-duo-v1-or-duo-v2-or-nv-v1-or-nv-v2/

[dav3953]

Thanks

i have checked the model and it says it is RND2000 v2 on the bottom of the unit.

the RAIDar programme says that the system is corrupt boot.

i have cleared the partisions on both drives using windows disk management. and also the unit fan just runs very fast and is very loud

[StephenB]

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@dav3953 wrote:

i have checked the model and it says it is RND2000 v2 on the bottom of the unit.

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If you mean the bottom front, then it should say ReadyNAS Duo v2

Did you use the procedure on pages 16-17 here: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RND2110/ReadyNAS_Duov2_NV+v2_HW_en_23-Mar-12.pdf

[dav3953]

Thanks

What is on the label on the bottom is:

ReadyNAS Duo RND2000 v2

I have tried that, but that does not work. i just cant get it into the boot memu.

all i get is the power light flashing and periodicly all the rest of the light flash too.

so is ther unit US!? or is there another way of reinstalling the firmware?

[BrianL2]

Hi dav3953,

Have you checked if these drives are listed in our HCL? Also, have you considered installing a fresh one?

Kind regards,

BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team

[dav3953]

Hi

The drives are the orginal ones and where working before the privous owner wiped them.

i will try another drive later

[BrianL2]

Hi dav3953,

Thanks for the information. If that's the case, we couldn't tell if these drives are still healthy enough for you to use them in your system. Using a fresh drive or a spare (that works) would tell us if this is a problem with the chassis or not.

Kind regards,

BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team

[dav3953]

The drives seem to be ok, I have fitted a new drive, nothing changed,

The problem i have now is the unit is not seen by RAIDar and the fan runs at top speed for ever!

Is the unit broken?

[BrianL2]

Hi dav3953,

From what it looks, the system or chassis might be broken or something. Can you try to boot it up without any HDDs or drives and tell us if it has the same behavior?

Kind regards,

BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team