Installed new 9.2.1.3 but had 8.3 version running and now can’t access data from drives

[Nayeem]

ISSUE: Had version 8.3 previously running on another machine which ultimately stopped working. Went to Fry’s and bought a new box with 8 SATA slots (for future upgrades if needed), new motherboard, Processor, power, 16 GB RAM with the following CPU details:

I am running the following setup for my NAS:
Build FreeNAS-9.2.1.3-RELEASE-x64 (dc0c46b)
Platform Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Memory 16241MB
System Time Sat Apr 12 16:38:05 CDT 2014

I removed the Two 3TB WD (Red) SATA drives from the old system and inserted them onto this new one. I downloaded the latest FreeNAS software, imaged it to a 3.0 usb stick and got the system to “load up” correctly - thus far.

MY PROBLEM: I have valuable data on the drives I loaded into the new system - but currently CAN’T access them because from what I believe this is a brand new setup which doesn’t have any of the old settings. (Not really sure though). I did make a backup of the settings from the 8.3 version (file name: nas-FreeNAS-8.3.0-RELEASE-p1-x64 (r12825)-20140404035653.db).

QUESTIONS:
1. Can I use the backup from from 8.3.0 and somehow import that into the current version and “put back” all the settings, including drive names, users, etc?? Its really important I don’t lose the info on the drives.

2. Is there anything else I need to do or fix?

3. my FreeNas is connected to a monitor and the following error messages keep showing up - any idea what these are and what can I do to fix / remove them?? Is this because of the empty drives in the system??

 

[cyberjock]

1. Yes.. that's *exactly* what the upload config is for. No data loss.

2. Not sure, you've not given any info except a proverbial "my car won't start". No motherboard, no CPU, no error(that error is probably not related but I can't prove that due to lack of info), nothing to go on.

3. Not a clue.. you didn't say you added any empty drives.. so how am I supposed to know?

 

[Nayeem]

Cyberjock,

Replies:
1. Thanks for that good news. Next step - how do I import these settings correctly? I’m not really sure where to begin. Any direction would be appreciated.
2. This question was more related to #1 so I guess we can disregard the early question.
3. As for the error messages. I was questioning whether the fact that I DON’T have any drives in those bays could have been causing this error? My current set up only has (2) 3TB drives and NOTHING else in the others.

 

[cyberjock]

1. See the manual. ;)
3. Ahh.. ok. It sounded like you had blank drives because you said "empty drives". "Empty bays" would have been more appropriate terminology.

 

[Nayeem]

1. will do.
3. So now that you understand what I mean by empty bays, what does that error mean? I’ve attached a screenshot.

 

[cyberjock]

That error means the disk da3 is having problems for some reason.

 

[Nayeem]

I uploaded the old configuration file according to the directions and now I can’t access my NAS Drive any longer. Any reason why? I just need to get this issue resolved - you mentioned that you offer support services - I think I’m in need of that right now.

 

[cyberjock]

Not sure why your NAS drive isn't there any longer.. too many variables.

PM me if you want to do some paid support.

 

[Nayeem]

silly question - how do I PM you?

 

[cyberjock]

Click the inbox in the top right corner and choose start a conversation. Type in my name and hit send. I'll PM you though...