UNIT: 1 TB LinkStation WT GL R1
(older unit, 2 position power mode switch - manual and auto, raised power button, recessed reset button).
(is one of two LS's I'm using. Both are R1's, one on firmware 1.x series, and one on 3.x series - both sets just updated in the last 30 days.)
Problem: unit has lost all passwords and/or user id's.
Preceeding events: HDD 1 failure (could not recognize partition), flashing red LED (!) and with error messages E13, E23, and I12. All make sense.
Previous failures and events: HDD 2 failed and replaced ~ 8 months ago
Recently the Array powered itself down without an error or warning message.
Occurred every 6 - 7 days.
Actions taken: I replaced the failed HDD with another of the same size / brand. powered it up, but could not log in. I tried the same admin password that had worked prior to the failure, was not recognized. Attempted other passwords, none were recognized. Attempted to restore to factory defaults, no avail. When I pushed the power switch for 15 secs (per one other post) - unit just powered itself off. Tried pushing the RESET button for 5 seconds - no change)
NAS Navigator recognizes the drives, and the contents. A PC that was logged in prior to the failure and power down is still able to access the data files. I just can't get to the maintenance screens to manage passwords, format the new HDD ......
HELP!
Thanks,
Bill Fuson
