How do I get my data when this DiskStation eventually fails? Do I need to buy another DiskStation or is there some other way to get the data?
906180
DiskStation uses Linux so you can use a Linux boot CD to access files directly from the hard drive. Instructions can be found at the Synology web site: http://www.synology.com/en-us/support/faq/579
906181
Practically you will need to put your drives into another DiskStation - I've done this and the data was migrated with no problems and no action needed from me. However, mind that you can't put 7 discs into a 4 bay box - but if you have only 4 drives in your 8-bay box, you can put them in a 4-bay box and they will show. They also must be put in the new box in the same order as they were in the old box.
814560
Yup. I can fix it. Your whole hard drive must be formatted and firmware update is required alongwith partition table re-creation
1920517
Hello friend, if you have the chance, I suggest you search for other model and brand of equipment. I bought two of these and both have stopped working very quickly, including loss of data... Support left much to be desired... Sorry for my English...
2123418
There is a manual on the disk that comes with it. If you don't have disk call the support line they are extremely helpful. They helped me with some questions I had.
1424646
probably if you can get it work at all! Every restart I did resulted in it loosing the date and needing reformat (that was two new drives! both same problem).
1933543
If the device (Synology DiskStation) failed then you would be able to recover the data by either mounting the drive to a Linux system or by loading the drivers for EXT File Systems in Windows. This is of course assuming you are using either a RAID1 or JBOD setup (RAID 0 would require reconstructing the array). If the drive fails and you have a RAID 1 array setup then all you need to do is follow the steps linked here: http://www.synology.com/en-global/support/tutorials/485
1432858
You should be able to recover data if your computer is set up to get into the external floppy disk. I have no problem with mine.
2010604
This isn't the place to ask for tech support. If you believe you have a problem with the drive, you should contact Western Digital - support.wdc.com
1128356
Did you replace your hard drive. I am interested in doing the same thing. Thanks!!
1301692
Well, I have had mine 2 years now works great!! I hope you did not drop it. Or you should reset the system if it is locked up. But, if you chose to do that you may lose all that you have downloaded.
283124
I didn't. I received no disks at all. In fact, I didn't think about it at the time, but I cannot find a printer driver to download so that my printer will work with Windows 8 so I'm printerless!
1599691
As I answer, remember... my hard drive got wiped. Make certain you switch your hard drive to "slave" status if you haven't already. Otherwise, you should be OK.
1761416
If this is the case, what happens if the original drive fails? Can you just replace that drive or do you have to reinstall everything?
1296385
This is one of the big failures of this device. The file system is a Linux virtual volume group. I've been able to read it on Linux but once read, if put back in the ix-2 it hangs. Firmware is very sensitive to any changes. I would not want to trust my data to it.
1941987
Yes I can help,I had the same problem your disk you got is junk,don't waste any more time,call Amazon to send New stuff.
1322936
call the company....they are very helpful or email them. I own two of their drives and have been very happy
814558
Yup. I can fix it.Your whole hard drive must be formatted and firmware update is required alongwith partition table re-creation