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chirpa
Apr 01, 2013Luminary
ReadyNAS OS 6.9.3 | Run on existing x86 (4.2) #notsupported
There are a few threads on this, showing how to convert 6.0 firmware to run on the 4.2 platform. I am combining the information here, so it is easier to digest. This is UNSUPPORTED by NETGEAR. Do...
chirpa
Apr 01, 2013Luminary
Here are the change logs from NTGR's FTP site for the releases up to the most recent 6.0.4:
ReadyNAS OS V6.0.1 Release Notes:
Notes:
This is the bug fix release of software for the new ReadyNAS 100-300-500 Series products.
This software is not compatible with ReadyNAS units running 4.1.x, 4.2.x, or 5.3.x software
Changes/enhancements since previous release:
Fixed automatic snapshot for the default shares.
Fixed auto permission issue for shared folders.
Disabled Flex RAID "Add Parity" functions if smaller size disk is selected and is used for adding parity.
Reduced log size to prevent root partition becomes full.
Fixed backup Vault share name are not found in option "Includes" and "Excludes" issue.
Fixed UI crash caused by USB device eject.
Fixed IE10 compatibility issue.
Previous Version properly displays snapshot versions in Windows.
ReadyNAS OS V6.0.2 Release Notes:
NETGEAR is pleased to announce the release of ReadyNAS OS 6.0.2, the latest firmware for the following ReadyNAS network attached storage products:
ReadyNAS 102
ReadyNAS 104
ReadyNAS 312
ReadyNAS 314
ReadyNAS 316
ReadyNAS 516
The following are changes since ReadyNAS OS 6.0.1:
New features and enhancements:
None
Bug Fixes:
Fixed volume scan issue for ReadyNAS Vault.
Now able to remove apps that fail to install properly.
UPS support for forced system shutdown.
Added support for 6-bay touchpad.
Fix for backup configurations.
ReadyDROP share created by default.
LCD messages include support for UPS messages.
Fix for fan issue on RN516.
Fix for UPNP.
Fix for Wake-on-LAN.
Fix for AFP going offline during share creation.
Improve service handling when volume is deleted.
Fixed continuous loop for usage with cloud user.
Fix for eSATA.
Add additional menu options for 6-bay touchpad.
Fixed issue with ReadyCLOUD and device info.
Fix for degraded volumes.
Fix for NTP issue after reboots.
Set maximum attempts when device cannot connect to ReadyCLOUD to 10.
User no longer needs to authenticate ReadyCLOUD access if already logged in.
Fixed disk channel display show zero.
Added checks for bonded network interfaces.
Fixed unallocated buffer access.
Fix when trying to create two of the same shares.
Fix in backup jobs to when ownership is reset.
Fixed issue with Share name length.
Fix for issue when web server (Apache) can't be started correctly.
Fixed issue for ReadyCLOUD default share permissions.
Added Genie App warning message.
Limitations & Known Issues:
Disk encryption is not supported in this release.
The 6-bay products refer to a "backup button" on the device. The button is labeled "Ok".
ReadyNAS OS V6.0.3 Release Notes:
NETGEAR is pleased to announce the release of ReadyNAS OS 6.0.3, the latest firmware for the following ReadyNAS network attached storage products:
ReadyNAS 102
ReadyNAS 104
ReadyNAS 312
ReadyNAS 314
ReadyNAS 316
ReadyNAS 516
ReadyNAS 2120
The following are changes since ReadyNAS OS 6.0.1:
New features and enhancements
Supports ReadyNAS 2120
Bug Fixes:
Fixed volume scan issue for ReadyNAS Vault.
Now able to remove apps that fail to install properly.
UPS support for forced system shutdown.
Added support for 6-bay touchpad.
Fix for backup configurations.
ReadyDROP share created by default.
LCD messages include support for UPS messages.
Fix for fan issue on RN516.
Fix for UPNP.
Fix for Wake-on-LAN.
Fix for AFP going offline during share creation.
Improve service handling when volume is deleted.
Fixed continuous loop for usage with cloud user.
Fix for eSATA.
Add additional menu options for 6-bay touchpad.
Fixed issue with ReadyCLOUD and device info.
Fix for degraded volumes.
Fix for NTP issue after reboots.
Set maximum attempts when device cannot connect to ReadyCLOUD to 10.
User no longer needs to authenticate ReadyCLOUD access if already logged in.
Fixed disk channel display show zero.
Added checks for bonded network interfaces.
Fixed unallocated buffer access.
Fix when trying to create two of the same shares.
Fix in backup jobs to when ownership is reset.
Fixed issue with Share name length.
Fix for issue when web server (Apache) can't be started correctly.
Fixed issue for ReadyCLOUD default share permissions.
Added Genie App warning message.
Limitations & Known Issues:
Disk encryption is not supported in this release.
The 6-bay products refer to a "backup button" on the device. The button is labeled "Ok".
ReadyNAS OS V6.0.4 Release Notes:
NETGEAR is pleased to announce the release of ReadyNAS OS 6.0.4, the latest firmware for the following ReadyNAS network attached storage products:
ReadyNAS 102
ReadyNAS 104
ReadyNAS 312
ReadyNAS 314
ReadyNAS 316
ReadyNAS 516
ReadyNAS 2120
The following are changes since ReadyNAS OS 6.0.3:
New features and enhancements
None
Bug Fixes:
Fix issue with Available Apps not appearing for new registrations.
Limitations & Known Issues:
Disk encryption is not supported in this release.
The 6-bay products refer to a "backup button" on the device. The button is labeled "Ok".
WebDAV is not supported in this release.
ReadyNAS 2120 browser display needs to be wider than 1024 pixels to display properly.
ReadyNAS OS V6.0.5 Release Notes:
NETGEAR never posted them.
ReadyNAS OS V6.0.6 Release Notes:
Bug Fixes:
Fixed for HTTPS port conflict with other services (ReadyDLNA, NFS).
Fixed an issue with volume deletion when Vault and DLNA services are active.
Fixed an issue with ReadyDLNA TiVo setting options.
Fixed an issue that may prolonged system reboot time.
Limitations & Known Issues:
Drag and drop in Browse page only support files, doesn't support folders yet.
No AFP/FTP auto permissions set for new files and folders. Newly added files and folders only can be written by the owner, others only have read permission.
Plex Media Server's default temp folder is installed in /temp should be changed to data volume manually.
Dropbox service needs to be re-enabled and re-authorized after volume deletion.
Users cannot change the genie+ marketplace account associated with the ReadyNAS after the initial genie+ marketplace. If you need to change genie+ marketplace accounts, please contact technical support at support.netgear.com
Downgrading from 6.0.6 to previous versions is not allowed.
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