ReadyNAS Pro 6 – Serial Console Port

The ReadyNAS Pro 6 has an serial port at RS232 level.

First tried to connect with an USB to TTL adapter. No luck. After some more reading and searching on the internet i just tried to connect with an USB to RS232 adapter. With positive results!

Counting from the USB ports:

• 1 – GND  (pin 5 on RS232 / DB9 adapter)
• 2 – TX (RX / pin 2 on RS232 / DB9 adapter)
• 3 – RX (TX / pin 3 on RS232 / DB9 adapter)

1. Use PuTTY or Minicom and configure it with: 9600n8.
2. Hookup an USB keyboard to the ReadyNAS. (i use an usb port on the backside)
3. Power On the ReadyNAS, see PuTTY of Minicom showing the device booting up ! 🙂 (printscreen follows)
4. With the USB keyboard you can hit F3 and enter the BIOS.
5. Screen information will by sent to PuTTY or Minicom.

Note, there is also an VGA pin header on the main board. I will try that later, because i have to order some parts. (SUB-D 15 female for an flatcable, and an 16 pin flatcable connector)

Please have a look at these sites to:

• Replace the OS on ReadyNAS Pro
• Category:RNDP4000 – NAS-Central Netgear Wiki
• DB9 Pinout
• NexentaStor Project – Home Brew: Running NexentaStor on a ReadyNAS
• How do I access the boot menu on my ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, or Pro (Business Edition)?

ReadyNAS Pro 6 – Serial pin out

ReadyNAS Pro 6 – Breakout board – NIC, USB, COM

ReadyNAS Pro 6 – COM Pin header