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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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- Thanks for starting the new thread, the old one was getting long and hard to follow. I'm looking at taking the plunge with OS6. I just acquired another Pro to replace my Ultra4 and then let the Ultra be relegated to backup duty and replace my last sad NV+. Before I do all that, I want to experiment with OS6 and see if I want to move there. I may start with the VM so as not to have too much to undo if I really mess things up.
I have seen that the latest version of the OS has the right temperatures and fan controls for "some legacy units". Is there a list? I am specifically interested in the Ultra4 and older Pro Business Edition (not newer Pro 6, if it matters).
I have seen some things that need to be done via shell. I can get the VGA connector for the pro, but not the Ultra. Is root SSH enabled by default in OS6, or is there something I need to do to add that?
I am far from a Linux guru. I've used real Unix and even Multics, but the Readynases are the only Linux boxes I've owned. With copious Googling, I've figured some things out, but it would be nice to have a comprehensive list of useful utilities and the appropriate app-get and other commands to install them since the add-on concept is dead and the marketplace is off limits to us. Starting with the available add-ons for the X86 models would be great.
And a special thanks to the pioneers who blazed the trail. Your work and the fixes in the OS itself finally look stable and ready for me to get my feet wet. Sandshark wrote:
I have seen that the latest version of the OS has the right temperatures and fan controls for "some legacy units". Is there a list? I am specifically interested in the Ultra4 and older Pro Business Edition (not newer Pro 6, if it matters).
It is just for the 2-bay and 4-bay desktop units, so the Ultra/Ultra Plus/Pro 2/4 would be the units on the list.Sandshark wrote:
Is root SSH enabled by default in OS6, or is there something I need to do to add that?
It is disabled by default. There is an option in the GUI to enable it.Sandshark wrote:
I am far from a Linux guru. I've used real Unix and even Multics, but the Readynases are the only Linux boxes I've owned. With copious Googling, I've figured some things out, but it would be nice to have a comprehensive list of useful utilities and the appropriate app-get and other commands to install them since the add-on concept is dead and the marketplace is off limits to us. Starting with the available add-ons for the X86 models would be great.
There is a list of available apps in the Dashboard. You can get some add-ons at rnxtras.com and there are add-ons in super-poussin's Dropbox: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=153&t=70914
A comprehensive list of useful utilities would be very long.- Ok. After a little experimenting I managed to install OS6 on my Pro6, downgraded back to 4.2.26 and back to OS6. I have tweaked the fans and they work fine.
My only problem is: if I transfer content, the unit disappears after a while, and windows come up with an error. Transfers are also very temperamental: NAStester shows maybe a good average but out o 5 transfers it may be that 2 are 110MB/s and 2 are 60MB/s. Back to 4.2.26 and tested with the same disk I have much more stable transfers - and the connection is stable.
Anything I may be missing?
Thanks - same here.
When from 4.2.26 to 6.1.6 per R4toR6 image.
Transfers from my computer back to the NAS has 100 to 40 MB/s and often stops.
Fan are not loud but NAS website doesnt indicate fan rpms correctly (5355). temp ok but temp graph doesnt seems to work.
Enabled SSH but ssh session terminates after successful login with putty.
login as: admin
admin@nas01's password:
Welcome to ReadyNASOS 6.1.6
Anybody who got some of these issues resolved? - My SSH works, I managed to tweak the fans. My fans and temperature do not show correctly either, but I understand it will be fixed with a future release (funny: it's not going to be fixed, it will happen to be fixed!). Oh, try logging in with root!
The loud fan is the system fan, with the modification they both get very quiet.
The transfer problem is a big one though. While I'm writing it has stopped again. I can still ping the box and it looks like Frontview is not working - it's there, but not updating. - Try 6.1.7 RC5.
- Hi Tony,
thanks for the quick reply. Yes, using root does the trick. Thanks!
All: Please keep in mind to use user root instead of admin when using ssh.
Hi mdgm,
not sure if I can simply upload this to the Pro 6 but will look into it.
Thanks so much - Yes you can. After you are on 6.x you can upgrade to another 6.x. I've just done it and so far so good. It's transferring ok, even though I'm not convinced by the speed.
The fan speed is finally ok, but I've lost the CPU speed. Temps are still off. - 6.1.7 has been released: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=76000
I would recommend updating to that if you are running an older version of ReadyNAS OS 6. michaelvec wrote: same here.
When from 4.2.26 to 6.1.6 per R4toR6 image.
Transfers from my computer back to the NAS has 100 to 40 MB/s and often stops.
Fan are not loud but NAS website doesnt indicate fan rpms correctly (5355). temp ok but temp graph doesnt seems to work.
Enabled SSH but ssh session terminates after successful login with putty.
login as: admin
admin@nas01's password:
Welcome to ReadyNASOS 6.1.6
Anybody who got some of these issues resolved?
Hi there Micheal, I am getting this same behavior too. Thought I would upgrade to 6.1.7 tonight because I read somewhere it may reduce this problem. Unfortunately, I cannot access my Web interface to do the upgrade VIA web interface. :( Meanwhile, I am able I can access my shares and connect via SSH.
Does anyone have any suggestions that I can try. I have already tried rebooting the unit a number of times.
Cheers
Shawn
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