I have a 6tb MBLD drive that I recently purchased used. It briefly worked and was able to recognize it on the network and move a few sample files to it. Then it failed to be recognized or connected. My router still shows it as active but I cannot get it to be recognized even with a direct connect to the computer - although it does show an unkown connected device that is a eratic connection (connect then not connected). The lights on the back appear correct however the front when powered up briefly is blue then turns to a light green I guess you would call it but stays on even when hitting the reset switch.
I carfefully followed the unbricking procedures outlined but still the green light comes on and I cannot get the device to be recognized. Gparted now shows
sdb3 linux raid - mblduo:2 489 mib
sdb1 ext3 1.91 gib
sdb2 ext3 1.91 gib
sdb4 ext4 2.72 tib
On another page of gparted there is a /dev/md2 of 488.99 mib unallocated that only shows in gparted when the mbld drive a is connected.
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my first question is does the above structure after unbricking appear correct?
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what is the 488.99 mib of unallocated space?
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since the green light remains solid even when power reset takes place would this mean the board is bad. It almost appears like the OS never boots up. If I power the board with 0 drives or 1 drive I still get the blue followed by the steady unchanging light green light.
I have inspecterd the board and do not see any glaring signs of damage - Does anyone have any experience/success with WD reparing or selling a board only replacement?
Any help would be appreciated!!!
