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JosephAE
Jun 13, 2026Aspirant
Linux Commands to Mount USB Hard Drive
I have a very small knowledge of Linux and there lies my problem. I would like to transfer some file from my ReadyNAS Pro 6 to a USB hard drive. (Not using the backup button.) The USB hard dri...
StephenB
Jun 13, 2026Guru - Experienced User
JosephAE wrote:What I've tried hasn't worked with most commands coming back with "not found".
Log in as root (not admin) using the NAS admin password.
JosephAE wrote:I would like to transfer some file from my ReadyNAS Pro 6 to a USB hard drive.
How is the USB drive formatted?
Is the NAS running 4.2.x firmware? Or have you converted it to run OS-6?
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