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Chapter 2: Diagnostics and Maintenance | 21

ReadyNAS 4200 Hardware Manual

Reinstall Firmware using OS Reinstall Option

To reinstall the RAIDar firmware on the ReadyNAS without touching the data volume, follow

these steps.

1. While using a paper clip or push pin to gently press in the Reset button, power on the

unit. Wait for the two red boot menu status lights on the front to display, then release the

Reset button.

2. Push the Reset button on the front panel three times to select the OS Reinstall option.

WARNING!

If you mistakenly select the Factory Default option, all data on the

unit will be deleted. If you are unsure, let the system boot

normally, before attempting this procedure again.

The system does the following:

a. Displays the OS Reinstall blink pattern.

b. Holds the final LED displays (off on), and waits for you to confirm the selection.

3. Press the and hold the reset button for 3 seconds to confirm the menu selection and

proceed with that option. The system does the following:

a. Blinks both LEDs twice to confirm the selection.

b. Proceeds with reinstalling the firmware.

c. Reboots when the firmware reinstall is complete.

The data will be in tact. The user name, password, and system configuration settings

will be the factory default values.

Control Panel Boot Menu Options

Red

Power

LED

Red

Fan

LED

Boot Menu Sequence Red Power LED and Red Fan LED Blink Patterns

LED Legend: 

Off Off



On On



Off On

Boot Menu Enabled 

1. Normal Boot  

2. Factory Default

3. OS Reinstall    

4. Tech Support

5. Skip Volume Check

6. Memory Test

7. Factory Test

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