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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 so at your own risk, without support from NTGR.
You need to factory default after converting your NAS to the new platform, BACKUP YOUR DATA!
ReadyNAS OS 6 will only work on 64-bit systems (Ultra/Pro), the NVX/2100v1 models are 32-bit and thus are not supported.
Here are pre-built images for the lazy:
- R4toR6_Prep_Addon.bin (26 KB) (upload first, don't reboot, avoids the need for manual factory default in between)
- R4toR6_6.9.5.bin (67.6 MB)(upload after add-on)
After you upload the addon/firmware and reboot, it will update the firmware and start a factory default. Your system should be back up in less than 10 minutes running the new firmware.
If you want to build the image on your own, you can follow the steps from this wiki article:
$ wget -q ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS-100/ReadyNASOS-6.0.4-x86_64.zip
$ unzip -q ReadyNASOS-6.0.4-x86_64.zip
$ head -n1 ReadyNASOS-6.0.4-x86_64.img
info::name=ReadyNASOS,version=6.0.4,time=1364529349,size=49301504,md5sum=4086b247f29be084549f2b150ada8a70,arch=x86_64,descr=ReadyNASOS
$ echo -n 'info::name=RAIDiator-x86,version=6.0.4,time=1364529349,size=49301504,md5sum=4086b247f29be084549f2b150ada8a70,arch=x86,descr=ReadyNASOS for 4.2!' > newhead
$ dd conv=notrunc if=newhead of=ReadyNASOS-6.0.4-x86_64.img
Basically, changes the ::name and ::arch in the header to match with what RAIDiator 4.2 expects.
More information can be found in this thread: OS6 now works on x86 Legacy WARNING: NO NTGR SUPPORT
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- get invalid checksum when I upload the add on, any ideas?
- Did you get to the point to Perform System Update, or did it give error before that? The screenshot in the first post is from my attempt using the image on a 4.2 box.
- I am on 4.2 right now. I did as instructed. tried to flash the prep file first but it keeps saying invalid checksum detected, install aborted.
- Okay, prep addon, not firmware image itself. I uploaded another copy of the addon, can you try new link above?
- same thing. exactly what it says ,"Invalid checksum detected in the update file, install aborted."
- Sorry, one more time. Download again.
- that worked. now flashing, hopefully this method actually works. Previous method had me blinking blue light everytime. Lets see what happens.
- Using the prep addon first automates the factory default process. So installing that addon, then the firmware, it will reboot,update,factory default. Otherwise without the addon, only the firmware image, would seem to hang after the update, requiring a manual factory default with the boot menu (physical access).
- It reboots to update the firmware but goes back to frontview and older firmware. Says firmware updated failed, verifying flash! Thanks.
- Give this one a try, its 6.0.4 image. If it works, you can do Check for Update once its up and running to get to 6.0.5: https://mega.co.nz/#!2c0WDAjD!CkSzb3I88 ... k2WDa1zQB0
Maybe the 6.0.5 one has quirks still.
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