Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Also thanks to @RaidOwl for sending this over!
► Checkout items I used (affiliate links):
🛍️ My Duster - amzn.to/3PvEOkX
🛍️ USB to TTL Serial Adapter - amzn.to/3PvfvzL
► Links to articles/guides/forum posts I used in this project (not all, but most of the ones I found to be helpful):
- wiki.edgarbv.com/index.php/Netgear_ReadyNAS_Ultra_2
- https://blah.cloud/miscellaneous/upgrading-a-legacy-readynas-from-raidiator-4-2-x-to-6-2-x/
- github.com/ChrisCarini/netgear-readynas-R4toR6
- nerdyness2012.wordpress.com/tag/readynas
- community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS-in-Business/ReadyNas-Ultra-2-Connecting-to-the-RS232-Serial-port-to-install/m-p/1043372
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Music (in order):
"Hardware Haven Theme" -Me (youtu.be/FwD2mOYDPNA)
"CRENSHAW VIBES" - GARRISON (soundcloud.com/garrison-brown)
"If You Want To" - Me
"Sunshower" - LATASHÁ(https://soundcloud.com/best-music-pro...)
"The Butterfly Nose" - GARRISON
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🎥 Curious About the equipment I use to make my videos?
Click Here ► https://hardwarehaven.media/gear
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Timestamps:
0:00 this NAS is old
0:40 Thanks to my RAID Members!
1:05 The ReadyNAS Pro 2
2:35 Specs
3:22 Turning it on and factory reset
4:00 First issues...
4:50 Fixing SMB
5:42 Power Draw
6:12 Teardown and memory upgrade
7:22 Upgrading the software
10:19 Installing a 3rd party OS
14:31 This NAS is still useable!
► Want to support the channel and unlock some perks in the process?
Become a RAID member on Patreon or YouTube!
🔓 Patreon: patreon.com/hardwarehaven
🔓 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCgdTVe88YVSrOZ9qKumhULQ/join
Go watch and subscribe! ► youtube.com/@apalrdsadventures
Also thanks to @RaidOwl for sending this over!
► Checkout items I used (affiliate links):
🛍️ My Duster - amzn.to/3PvEOkX
🛍️ USB to TTL Serial Adapter - amzn.to/3PvfvzL
► Links to articles/guides/forum posts I used in this project (not all, but most of the ones I found to be helpful):
- wiki.edgarbv.com/index.php/Netgear_ReadyNAS_Ultra_2
- https://blah.cloud/miscellaneous/upgrading-a-legacy-readynas-from-raidiator-4-2-x-to-6-2-x/
- github.com/ChrisCarini/netgear-readynas-R4toR6
- nerdyness2012.wordpress.com/tag/readynas
- community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS-in-Business/ReadyNas-Ultra-2-Connecting-to-the-RS232-Serial-port-to-install/m-p/1043372
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Music (in order):
"Hardware Haven Theme" -Me (youtu.be/FwD2mOYDPNA)
"CRENSHAW VIBES" - GARRISON (soundcloud.com/garrison-brown)
"If You Want To" - Me
"Sunshower" - LATASHÁ(https://soundcloud.com/best-music-pro...)
"The Butterfly Nose" - GARRISON
---------------------------------------------------
🎥 Curious About the equipment I use to make my videos?
Click Here ► https://hardwarehaven.media/gear
---------------------------------------------------
Timestamps:
0:00 this NAS is old
0:40 Thanks to my RAID Members!
1:05 The ReadyNAS Pro 2
2:35 Specs
3:22 Turning it on and factory reset
4:00 First issues...
4:50 Fixing SMB
5:42 Power Draw
6:12 Teardown and memory upgrade
7:22 Upgrading the software
10:19 Installing a 3rd party OS
14:31 This NAS is still useable!
