CNID DB error using AFP in Lion

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

My rig:
late 2011 iMac 27inch 3.1Ghz Quad Core i5 running OS X Lion
ReadyNAS NV+
RAIDiator 4.1.8
4x1tb Hitachi drives

I'm having an issue whenever I try to use AFP on the ReadyNAS NV+. The problem just started happening out of the blue. I upgraded to RAIDiator 4.1.8 several weeks ago and never had a problem. The error i'm now getting is "Something wrong with the volume's CNID DB, using temporary CNID DB instead". Time machine still works perfectly and my back-ups are completing without any errors. I've read about this issue being a problem with netatalk, but I have no idea how to troubleshoot the issue or even how to restart netatalk.

For now I'm connecting with CIFS. I might just stay with CIFS and disable AFP is I can't get this issue resolved.

Thanks in advance for your help. It's greatly appreciated.

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

Can somebody at least explain how to restart netatalk?? I'm totally in the dark here.

[mdgm]

I would suggest you open a tech support (http://www.readynas.com/support) case. Please post your case number.

[eightpointacres]

I am experiencing the same issue, this is my first attempt at accessing the ReadyNas via AFP after the 4.1.8 update and my new machine is running Lion. I was able to do a time machine backup ok. But when I try to access my AFP share it gives the CNID DB error. Does anyone have a solution to make this go away and start working again?

[mdgm]

eightpointacres:

The AFP service in 4.1.8 updates the CNIB DB on first access, and during that access, writes are disabled on the share. If you have a ton of files in that share, it may take awhile to update the DB. Once the update process is complete, you should have full read/write access to the share.

[eightpointacres]

mdgm,
Thanks that appears to be what was going on as this morning I was able to mount the volume in read write mode and everything is working as expected. Thank you for the prompt and informative reply.

[spie]

I'm confused. I have this issue with the CNID DB and opened a case at netgaer support. But it seems, that netgear support is not able to provide a solution. Is this possible?

[mdgm]

spie, Is this with your Ultra?

I would suggest you start a new thread with your case number as it's likely to get more attention.

[macgupta]

I got the CNID DB error only after a couple of weeks after upgrade to OS X Lion and RAIDiator 4.1.8
Hostname: nas-01-2E-17

Model: ReadyNAS NV+ [X-RAID]
Serial: 000da2012e17
Firmware: RAIDiator 4.1.8 [1.00a043]
Memory: 1024 MB [2.5-3-3-7]

Fortunately, rebooting the NAS solved the problem.
But if it proves necessary, how do I manage the Time Machine (ReadyNAS) volume by ftp?

[sphardy]

But if it proves necessary, how do I manage the Time Machine (ReadyNAS) volume by ftp?

You can't - it is only accessible via AFP

[nealjane]

im having the same issue as well with our work nv+,

it seems to appear about 1 a week - CNIB DB error message.

ive restarted the server and it then goes away for a while - We cant go on with is its becoming a big issue as its being used as our work server...

[brettgavin]

I started getting the CNID DB error this morning.

OS X 10.7.2
RAIDiator 4.2.20-T32


I tried to connect to the share via AFP and the computer hung completely. I rebooted the computer and tried to connect again as guest and admin. Both times, I got the error message. It will open, but only in Read-Only.

[jr001]

I'm also having problems with CNID DB. I have a ReadyNAS NV+ and the latest RAIDiator 4.1.8 installed. iMac, Lion 10.7.2

It's going into read-only and now won't sync?

Can anyone give me a step by step guide to fix this?

[mayhem9]

I also have CNID DB since changing but I am still using Snow Leopard. (I have put in support trouble ticket 18008111)

Wed Feb 22 16:19:34 CET 2012 System is up.
Wed Feb 22 16:11:42 CET 2012 Volume scan found no errors.
Wed Feb 22 15:17:19 CET 2012 Rebooting device...
Wed Feb 22 15:17:19 CET 2012 Please close this browser session and use RAIDar to reconnect to the device. System rebooting...
Mon Feb 20 22:17:54 CET 2012 System is up.
Mon Feb 20 22:09:49 CET 2012 Volume scan found and corrected errors.
Mon Feb 20 21:17:50 CET 2012 Rebooting device... [color=#4000BF]First time discover the CNID DB error. Tried rebooting to fix[/color]
Mon Feb 20 21:17:49 CET 2012 Please close this browser session and use RAIDar to reconnect to the device. System rebooting...
Sun Feb 19 09:53:22 CET 2012 HTTP service restarted.
Sat Feb 18 10:03:35 CET 2012 Successfully started Firefly (iTunes) Media Server.
Sat Feb 18 10:02:59 CET 2012 Successfully enabled optimized SqueezeCenter scanner.
Sat Feb 18 09:44:58 CET 2012 System is up.
Sat Feb 18 09:44:05 CET 2012 Your ReadyNAS device has been [color=#0000FF]updated[/color] with a new firmware image. (RAIDiator 4.1.
Sat Feb 18 09:33:05 CET 2012 Rebooting device...
Sat Feb 18 09:33:05 CET 2012 Please close this browser session and use RAIDar to reconnect to the device. System rebooting...
Sat Feb 18 03:26:31 CET 2012 Backup finished. [Job 007] [color=#8040FF]Note: it took nearly 2 weeks to backup 2TB[/color]
Sun Feb 5 13:26:47 CET 2012 Backup started. [Job 007]

[Maarten_NL]

I recieved the same error from OSX 10.7.3 with my Intel Readynas after a powerfailure, resynched and scanned without errors. But after starting the Mac this morning I got this error too.