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Using ReadyNAS as backend for lightweight web tools — is it reliable?
Hi everyone, I currently maintain a small web tool (for example a gratuity / end-of-service benefit calculator for users in the UAE), and I’m evaluating options to host user data, logs, JSON stor...
stevenparker0
Oct 04, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
Adding Disks
Booting
File Sharing
Insight Management App
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RN212 Cannot Update Virus definitions
I have an RN212 with firmware 6.10.10. It has been working well for a couple of months. 2 days ago, I'm getting the below error message. The NAS is on the network and accessible without issues. I...
RichardB56
Oct 03, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
Virus Definitions Updating
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Readynas ultra 6 won't go past readynas screen
Ho all, after many years I've decided to tackle my readymas issue. I had an issue with it 3 years back and paid a tech to look at it, he said 2 drives had collapsed and replaced them. It worked again...
thebuchans
Oct 02, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
Adding Disks
Booting
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ReadyNAS 3138 - Discard volume(s) - inaccessible volumes help
Hi all, I had a disk fail {4} and another {2} disconnect afterwards in a four disk X-Raid setup, and seem to have botched the resync. The data volume is split into data0 {1,2,3,4[missing?...
lcdl_255
Oct 01, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
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ReadyNas Duo stuck on "system starting up"
I desperately need some help. I bought a used ReadyNAS Duo today. After struggling with the password, I eventually got in, but I couldn’t do much besides changing the password. I wasn’t able to uploa...
xrix
Sep 27, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
Booting
Installation & Upgrade
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Remove inactive volumes to use the disk. Disk #1,2. troubleshooting
I had previously posted this thread Remove inactive volumes to use the disk. Disk #1,2,3,4. troubleshooting | NETGEAR Communities but I had to wait for replacement disks that i bought during th...
bizmate
Sep 25, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
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troubleshoting
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Someone is selling an EDA500 brand new in the box on Ebay
I've seen a thread or two here asking if the EDA500 is still available. It was actually discontinued in 2019, but, I've seen a recent listing on Ebay for a EDA500 brand new in the box. The same selle...
dynamis
Sep 23, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
Adding Disks
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Readynas 316 PSU failing?
My poor 316, which has been rock solid for years, stuttered on power up yesterday. Basically started to power up after pressing power button then shutdown after about 2-3 seconds, did this 3 times. I...
vandermerwe
Sep 18, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
Booting
Installation & Upgrade
Performance
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readynas duo v2 disk failed ..
hi guys not completely familiar with all this so i need some advice please. I have a very old readynas duo thats been chugging along for years, however, one of the drives have failed (2 Gb) so maybe ...
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shawie66
Sep 11, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
Adding Disks
Installation & Upgrade
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New Router = Can't Find RN424 drives
My RN424 is connected to a netgear network switch (GS116), and the switch is connected to a ~20-year-old T-Mobile TM-AC1900 router (rebadged ASUS router), which connects to my DSL modem. This setup h...
kmmcd
Sep 11, 2025 Place Use your ReadyNAS
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