Hi folks my READYNAS DUO is getting old and I cannot even access it any longer from Windows unless I activate and turn on the old SMB1 protocol. Windows then disables it again as it's not secure. Is there any upgrade path that allows me to take the drives out andplace them into a new ReadyNas chassis that is more current?
It would be best to go with the OS 6 Uints like the RN400 Series and up. There is a migration guide on how you can access the data on the new NAS. Support will assist you on this.
You just need to check on this KB Article. This is the procedure for your ReadyNAS Duo to an OS 6 Unit.
Rather than move the drives, you may want to consider using new drives in the new NAS. Then, use an RSYNC backup to copy the data from old to new. Finnally, re-designate your old NAS as your backup. I don't even have SMB enabled on my backup NAS, just RSYNC. I figure it's one more possible barrier to malware/ransomware -- it can't get there via a Windows machine.
Rather than move the drives, you may want to consider using new drives in the new NAS. Then, use an RSYNC backup to copy the data from old to new. Finnally, re-designate your old NAS as your backup. I don't even have SMB enabled on my backup NAS, just RSYNC. I figure it's one more possible barrier to malware/ransomware -- it can't get there via a Windows machine.
FWIW, I"ve done the same. My own Duo is a secondary backup of some of my RN526x shares. Rsync is enabled on it, but SMB (and NFS, AFP) are disabled. It's also on a power schedule, which creates another barrier for malware/ransomware.
Thanks for the feedback. Wasn't expecting to have to spend upwards of $1,000 to address this. I have to wonder why I would not just buy a desktop with capability to hold 2 drives and install Linux and Samba on it. That way as Linux and Samba get upgraded I keep my investment. Upgrading to another Netgear running OS6, what prevents it from becoming another door stop?
Wasn't expecting to have to spend upwards of $1,000 to address this.
You have a free option, which is just to enable SMB 1 on the PC.
And if you reuse your current disks, you can get an RN212 for $400 (not > $1000).
The Duo v1 was released in 2008 - back when Microsoft Vista was the mainstream operating system; and when the largest disks on the market were 1 TB. It was replaced in 2011, because the hardware was no longer competitive.
You've gotten 8-11 years of service from it. But it's long past it's end-of-life.
As I said, mine still works, and I do still use it as a secondary backup. But when it fails, I'll just take it out of service.
If you prefer having to do all the manual confguring, updating, etc. associated with running FreeNAS or something similar on a PC, then that's certainly an option. Most choose a NAS because they don't want to or cannot keep up with all that.
And, FWIW, there are a lot of PC's on the market that wouldn't even still be working when as old as the Duo V1. The only difference is that (not necessarilly for valid reasons), some just don't expect to retain the PC as long as a NAS, and, thus, don't complain when it dies. And yours hasn't even died!
