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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...
Switching from OS4 to OS6 will destroy your data, not just settings.
Ouch!
Well, I have another NAS that I could use to swap the data while doing this upgrade from OS4 to OS6, but that means so much work and hassle.
So my question is why would I do that?
I mean can you give me like the 2 top reasons why I should do the upgrade.
xtrips1 wrote:
Ouch!
Well, I have another NAS that I could use to swap the data while doing this upgrade from OS4 to OS6, but that means so much work and hassle.
So my question is why would I do that?
I mean can you give me like the 2 top reasons why I should do the upgrade.
I'm not sure you should do it actually. My pro-6 is still running 4.2.x. OS6 on legacy ReadyNAS is unsupported by Netgear, which is one reason not to.
-if you have reached the 16 TiB volume ceiling (or the 8 TiB volume growth limit), then you need to do a factory reset anyway. OS6 doesn't have those capacity limits, so it is worth considering if you are in that position.
-If you want some of the OS6 features (such as built-in antivirus, continued use of ReadyCloud, BTRFS file system, or maybe some of the apps) then it is also worth considering.
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