Lenovo/EMC 2-bay PX2-300D ($99.99), IX2 ($59.99) and 4-bay IX4-300D ($109.99) NAS units @ Newegg (Sold by Centrix Intl.)

[thinkwalk]

Link is a good resource, but last updated 2015.

HDDs and SSDs approved for px4-400d Question Which hard drive brands and models are approved for use with the px4-400d? Answer The following drive brands and models have been tested for functional compatibility with the px4-400d and LifeLine software and are supported for use. Always observe the important information at the end of this article whenever adding or replacing hard disks on your px4-400d device. See Answer ID 31697 for instructions on how to install hard drives in your px4-400d. SATA HDD Manufacturer Capacity Compatible Models Model Numbers Server Class Drives Hitachi 1 TB Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 1TB HUS724010ALE640 2 TB Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 2TB HUS724020ALE640 3 TB Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 3TB HUS724030ALE640 4 TB Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 4TB HUS724040ALE640 Seagate 1 TB Seagate Constellation CS 1TB1 Seagate Constellation ES.3 1TB2 ST1000NC001 ST1000NM0033 2 TB Seagate Constellation CS 2TB1 Seagate Constellation ES.3 2TB2 ST2000NC001 ST2000NM0033 3 TB Seagate Constellation CS 3TB1 Seagate Constellation ES.3 3TB2 ST3000NC002 ST3000NM0033 4 TB Seagate Constellation CS 4TB1 Seagate Constellation ES.3 4TB2 ST4000NC001 ST4000NM0033 5 TB Seagate Makara 5TB3 ST5000NM0084 6 TB Seagate Makara 6TB3 ST6000NM0024 Western Digital 2 TB WD RE 2TB WD SE 2TB WD2000FYYZ WD2000F9YZ 3 TB WD RE 3TB WD SE 3TB WD3000FYYZ WD3000F9YZ 4 TB WD RE 4TB WD SE 4TB WD4000FYYZ WD4000F9YZ 1Drive firmware must be CN03 or later. 2Drive firmware must be Seagate SN04 or Lenovo LV40 or later. 3Drive firmware must be Seagate SN02 or later. NAS HDD Drives Seagate 2 TB Seagate NAS HDD 2TB ST2000VN000 3 TB Seagate NAS HDD 3TB ST3000VN000 4 TB Seagate NAS HDD 4TB ST4000VN000 Western Digital 1 TB WD Red 1TB WD10EFRX 2 TB WD Red 2TB WD20EFRX 3 TB WD Red 3TB WD30EFRX 4 TB WD Red 4TB WD40EFRX 5 TB WD Red 5TB WD50EFRX 6 TB WD Red 6TB WD60EFRX Standard (Pro) Drives Seagate 1 TB Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 2 TB Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001 3 TB Seagate Barracuda 3TB ST3000DM001 4 TB Seagate Barracuda 4TB ST4000DM000 Western Digital 1 TB WD Caviar Blue 1TB WD Caviar Green 1TB WD10EZEX WD10EZRX 2 TB WD Caviar Green 2TB WD20EZRX 4 TB WD Caviar Green 4TB4 WD40EZRX 4Passed qualification testing; however, WD does not recommend use with this class of NAS device. Video Surveillance HDD Seagate 3 TB Seagate Surveillance HDD 3TB ST3000VX002 4 TB Seagate Surveillance HDD 4TB ST4000VX000 SATA SSD Manufacturer Series/Capacity Models Intel Intel SSD S3500 series 80 GB 120 GB 160 GB 240 GB 300 GB 400 GB 480 GB 600 GB 800 GB SSDSC2BB080G4 SSDSC2BB120G4 SSDSC2BB160G4 SSDSC2BB240G4 SSDSC2BB300G4 SSDSC2BB400G4 SSDSC2BB480G4 SSDSC2BB600G4 SSDSC2BB800G4 Kingston Kingston KC3005 60 GB 120 GB 180 GB 240 GB 480 GB SKC300S37A/60G SKC300S37A/120G SKC300S37A/180G SKC300S37A/240G SKC300S37A/480G Kingston SE505 100 GB 240 GB 480 GB SE50S37/100G SE50S37/240G SE50S37/480G 5For full compatibility with the LifeLine SSD Cache feature, the px network storage device must be running LifeLine version 4.1.102 or above. IMPORTANT: All disks within a single storage pool must meet the following requirements: Same manufacturer Same rotational speed Same capacity Mixed disk configurations may result in unpredictable device behavior and will not be supported. If you need technical assistance, please be prepared to backup your data and remove any unsupported drives or configurations. Answers others found helpful Installing and Configuring your px4-400d NAS Adding new drives to a px device Firmware Version 4.1.304.34286 for px4-400d LenovoEMC Storage Manager for Windows: Version 1.4.14.34018 Manuals and Specifications for LenovoEMC Network Storage Products Previously viewed answers LifeLine Firmware Updates for px Backup Appliances Which types of devices can connect to my Personal Cloud? Firmware Version 4.1.304.34286 for px4-300r HDDs and SSDs approved for px4-300r

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Answer Details​ ​ Answer ID 33754 Last Updated 26/03/2015 10.26 PM

I want to ask a question that is not very relevant. In the list is a hard disk with st2000nm0033 firmware lv40. I found that it may have a new lv50 firmware. Where can I get the firmware update program? thank you.

 

[mikeford]

Rabbit hole I would not go down, but you could check with manufacturer. I've never seen a firmware release for a HD released to an end user, but that could just be me.

 

[MisterE]

It happens, I had a Seagate 500GB drive with bad firmware that required an update. The onboard firmware would corrupt, leaving the drive unbootable and your data inaccessible. I had a drive sit dead on a shelf for a couple of years before I brought it back to life with HyperTerminal and a USB-to-TTL serial cable, recovered my data, and then applied Seagate's firmware update to make the drive safe for daily use. This won't help thinkwalk with his question, but here's a link to that particular firmware update: https://www.seagate.com/support/kb/...t3750330as-st3750630as-st31000340as-207951en/

 

[VirtualLarry]

I pulled out a second supposedly ix2-dl from the 10-lot that I purchased from PM, it too was an Iomega StorCenter DL, and not the Lenovo one that I supposedly purchased. Just like the first one, it was a refurb. No, it didn't work either.

I plugged it in, first with a fresh 4TB Toshiba 3.5" X300 HDD into the HDD1 slot, powered it on, got a white light, then it turned to red. Never saw it on the LAN.

Tried plugging in the other X300 into HDD1 (that had already been in an ix2-dl/StorCenter), plugged this HDD into HDD2, still got red light.

Tried to force power-off, couldn't. Tried to reset using recessed button, no effect. Tried holding in Reset when plugging in power, no effect.

Note that mine turns on when power is plugged in, I don't have to hit the power button. Not sure if that's the default config, or if this refurb unit was previously configured.

I *think* the red light after the white light after boot, means that it's not getting an IP address, but I can't figure out why it isn't.

 

[SamirD]

Sounds like it might be doa. I'd try the x300 that has already has the lenovo firmware in hdd1. Otherwise, because it's a DL unit, it should have the firmware built-in for a new drive so you can format it and use it.

Some updates on mine, it seems that lately it's needing a reboot about every month or so because it's in a hot room. I'm going to try moving it to a cooler place and see if that solves the issue. But so far I've had to reboot it twice after it just locks up hard after a month of working.

 

[mikeford]

I have two IX2, two PX4, and I am thinking about one more PX4, since I loaded my first two up with drives and data, and lost the urge to tinker on them getting Linux etc running. Also considering jumping to a PX12, maybe even a 450R instead of 400R. Part of my motivation are the cheaper prices on 6 and 8TB drives, and desire for loss of two drives reliability.

One IX2 has 2x1TB drives, currently powered off and unplugged.
Second IX2 has 2x3TB WD Red in JBOD, and has been up 24/7 since about 2014.
One PX4-400 has 4x4TB in JBOD, Second PX4-400 has 4x6TB in Raid something, ok to lose one drive.

Anybody sick of their PX4-400, let me know.

BTW https://www.centrix-intl.com/ and https://www.parallelminer.com/ continue to have interesting items from time to time.

 

[chiquito3]

I need to learn how ro activate Transmission Torrent in Lenovo IX4-300d.
Can you guys help me?

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[chiquito3]

I managed to make Transmission work ounce but it desapears when restarted. Now I can't get it to work anymore. Help please!

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[BenJeremy]

I've never tried to get transmission working. I have a seed box to do my torrent heavy lifting.

 

[mikeford]

How is it not working, what specifically does or does not happen?

Consider some "generic" fixes, restart, disable/enable etc. Check all the addresses pw etc, try a different target, tracker, or whatever.