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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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- I will add them there once NTGR publishes them. Seems like a pre-mature firmware release. No GPL is available yet either.
chirpa wrote: I will add them there once NTGR publishes them. Seems like a pre-mature firmware release. No GPL is available yet either.
Ah I see, thanks for the info!- Any ideas when Netgear will add better support out of the box for fan control and backup button without actually having to support OS6 on old hardware.
- There is no reason they would want to. They want you to buy the new systems to get OS6.
There is no reason they would want to. They want you to buy the new systems to get OS6.
Sad, but true.
Unfortunately, there is no reason why not to buy a new product from another manufacturer, which will provide better support and upgrades.- I think I'll be going back to 4.2.* for now, there still needs to be some bugs worked on for OS6.
My next NAS will not be a netgear unit, I'll maybe get a QNAP or a custom NAS. - The beta site said 6.0.6 is coming very soon. Guess there was more missed issues in 6.0.5 that the 'public customer QA test base' found for them.
On the 4.2 platform, 4.2.23 is due soon too, but mainly has the few fixes already available in the public beta. - This is a NAS for goodness sake! That you put your data on, TRUST your data with.
The world has gone mad to think that all these problems are acceptable, that "factory reset and lose all your data" is helpful support. No wonder they still have to feed Hollerith cards into the computers at the ISS. :-) Now I have to go away and calm down and figure out how many "bits" are in a bag of rice. I might store my data there.
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Update: Arse. I've just eaten 3 photos of the kids :) - Updated initial conversion image to 6.0.6 for first timers. Existing users can just use 'Check for Update' in the 6.0 GUI.
- 6.0.6 release notes were posted; http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/23504
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