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Falstaff
Dec 07, 2021Aspirant
readynas backblaze b2 problem connection
I am on OS 6.10.6. Every time I try to connect to Backblaze b2 via the s3 interface, I get an error "unable to read amazon bucket list." This is in the system log: Dec 07 12:35:17 phoenix libng...
Falstaff
Dec 16, 2021Aspirant
I think I have determined that the readynas s3 code uses V2 security, and backblaze requires v4. I switched to using duplicity.
bvbbvb
Dec 18, 2021Guide
Backblaze support seems to agree: "The requirement for V4 signatures is indeed a part of the S3 compatible API. The older versions have been deprecated and as a result, we have stopped supporting them. Unfortunately, I am not able to troubleshoot their device and it's utilities. I would recommend reaching out to their support to see if there is a way to update or alter the signature they are using. Apologies for not being able to be more help there."
We really need Netgear Support to chime in here with their viewpoint. Is Backblaze unusable with ReadyNAS forever? Does that mean other S3 interfaces will die as they stop accepting V2 signatures?
- StephenBDec 19, 2021Guru - Experienced User
bvbbvb wrote:
We really need Netgear Support to chime in here with their viewpoint. Is Backblaze unusable with ReadyNAS forever? Does that mean other S3 interfaces will die as they stop accepting V2 signatures?
JeraldM : is this something you can check on?
- sapmecJan 24, 2022Aspirant
It looks like JeraldM is a Moderator...was there any movement on this? As of now, the built-in S3 Cloud app on the ReadyNAS is completely broken due to the change in Signature requirements for this standard integration.
- JeraldMJan 24, 2022NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi sapmec,
We'll need a feature request to support v4.
That being said, kindly PM me the serial number of the NAS for escalation.
Alternatively, you may post it here on the Ideas Exchange Board:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Business/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-business
Regards,
JeraldM
NETGEAR Community Team
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