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If the firmware on your ReadyNAS device that runs RAIDiator 4.1 becomes corrupt due to faulty firmware upgrade, you can recover the firmware for the chassis using a USB. Alternatively, you can TFTP Boot Recovery
Only USB boot recover the same version or newer. Never try to downgrade your system to a previous version using USB Recovery or you may brick your device! Make sure to click the Eject button after the write is complete or you may push a corrupt image to the ReadyNAS. This USB boot recovery method is only recommended for RAIDiator 4.1 (Sparc) systems. Do not attempt this on RAIDiator 4.2 or newer systems.
ReadyNAS boot loader does not support USB flash drives with USB hub built-in, if RAIDar does not detect NAS after 5 minutes, please try other brand/model USB flash drives or you can check if the flash drive has built-in hub using Windows device manager.
Download the Firmware
- Navigate to the Support Page for your ReadyNAS and click Downloads to find the latest firmware.
- NETGEAR recommends you use and maintain the latest firmware on your device.
- If the firmware comes packaged in a zip file, unzip the files before proceeding.
Applying the Firmware to the Flash
- Download the tool for your computer
- Use the tool to write the RAIDiator-4.1.XX file directly to the device (do not apply to a partition).
USB Booting your ReadyNAS
- Power down the ReadyNAS
- Insert the USB flash device
- Press and hold the power button on the front for approximately 20 seconds
- you'll see all the disk LEDs blink at 5 secs, 10 secs, 15 secs, and 20 secs.
- Release the button right after the 4th blink.
- This will start the USB boot recovery process.
- Once the fan and the lights shut off and the LCD screen displays “Attemp,” press the power button and the unit will boot up into normal mode.