Done with Synology

And now a happy update.

I did an internet search and found direction to determine where the problem might be. Though it didn't tell me what actually happened I do have the NAS up and working again.

The suggestion was:
Remove all storage drives. Then remove the internal hard drive from the Synology.

Turn on the NAS and see if it settles in with the normal constant blue light at the power button. It was on mine.

If that happens turn off the NAS and reinstall the internal hard drive and power up to see if the blue light is constant. Again it was on mine.

This apparently showed that the hard drive and motherboard were functioning properly.

Next reinstall the drives back in the location they were previously. Power up the NAS and wait 5 minutes to see if the blue light is now constant. It was not, still flashing.

I decided to reconnect it to the system and see what happens. it took most of the 5 minutes but the blue light then stayed constantly on and the green light indicator for each storage drive was on.

One thing I probably should have done to begin with was log in to it with Synology Assistant. I had switched from a laptop controlling the system to an iPad and the Synology Assistant Icon was not there to jog my memory. I logged in and the readings said everything was working properly.

I don't understand it but, I guess just a typical anomaly when combining multiple pieces of electronics.

Roon only needed to recover the data relating to the music to allow it to play.

Thanks for the suggestion hopefully it will live a long life.
 
brad225 said:
And now a happy update.

I did an internet search and found direction to determine where the problem might be. Though it didn't tell me what actually happened I do have the NAS up and working again.

The suggestion was:
Remove all storage drives. Then remove the internal hard drive from the Synology.

Turn on the NAS and see if it settles in with the normal constant blue light at the power button. It was on mine.

If that happens turn off the NAS and reinstall the internal hard drive and power up to see if the blue light is constant. Again it was on mine.

This apparently showed that the hard drive and motherboard were functioning properly.

Next reinstall the drives back in the location they were previously. Power up the NAS and wait 5 minutes to see if the blue light is now constant. It was not, still flashing.

I decided to reconnect it to the system and see what happens. it took most of the 5 minutes but the blue light then stayed constantly on and the green light indicator for each storage drive was on.

One thing I probably should have done to begin with was log in to it with Synology Assistant. I had switched from a laptop controlling the system to an iPad and the Synology Assistant Icon was not there to jog my memory. I logged in and the readings said everything was working properly.

I don't understand it but, I guess just a typical anomaly when combining multiple pieces of electronics.

Roon only needed to recover the data relating to the music to allow it to play.

Thanks for the suggestion hopefully it will live a long life.
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Good thing you were able to resolve it. Hopefully, you did not have to pay for the previous motherboard failures (assuming they were actually failures since it seems as if you just learned of how to do the troubleshooting).
I have been using Drobos for my NAS for over 10 years. Never had equipment issues but did have to replace several bad hard drives which is expected. (Note: From what I read recently the company that makes them appears to be having inventory issues and their product line seems to be shrinking. Both don’t spell good for the future of the company unless promptly resolved.)
 
Hopefully, we all become aware of the dependance on parts from China. I don't mean this to be political just reality of wanting cheap prices.
 
brad225 said:
Hopefully, we all become aware of the dependance on parts from China. I don't mean this to be political just reality of wanting cheap prices.
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What?! You mean we are dependent on parts from China?! Who knew!! [emoji15][emoji51]
 
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