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reaves42
Nov 02, 2022Guide
Successful Unraid installation on RN312
With Netgear dropping the ReadyNas line and lack of any support from third party apps, I was recently looking at replacements and most likely going to buy a Synology Nas. After seeing an LTT vide...
Sandshark
Nov 03, 2022Sensei - Experienced User
If you have the time, a more detailed set of instructions might help others. I assume you used the HDMI port during your install, which, unfortunately, many ReadyNAS lack.
- reaves42Nov 03, 2022GuideI needed the HDMI port for this as you need to boot from a USB. If your device can boot from a USB stick UEFI if inserted, you don't need it.
- StephenBNov 03, 2022Guru - Experienced User
reaves42 wrote:
I needed the HDMI port for this as you need to boot from a USB. If your device can boot from a USB stick UEFI if inserted, you don't need it.Though you also need the HDMI port to change the BIOS settings.
- reaves42Nov 03, 2022GuideI believe some readynas units will boot from the front USB if inserted. This is most likely a safeguard for headless units.
Your mileage may vary.
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