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unable to install Docker cli on a ReadyNAS 628X
I have just acquired a used ReadyNAS 628X running 6.10.8. I have been unable to install docker, all versions of it, with or without kernel-plus installed. I have tried to factory reset multiple ...
- Hi
I did a bit of digging via ssh to get it working here on an x86 variant (516)
First up was add a few sources to apt, because Jessie is no more
nano /etc/apt/sources.list
deb http://deb.debian.org/debian/ stretch main non-free contrib
deb https://download.docker.com/linux/debian jessie stable
Then make sure you have the keys to use the repos via
apt update
apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys <replace-key-here>
Finally
apt install docker-ce docker-cli-rnapp
Gave me docker in the apps part and usable via ssh for most apps, the biggest issue is the discs will never sleep unless you mount an ssd or usb etc as the /apps/docker… path.
I have gone back to as far as OS 6.10.0 and various version in between. no luck!
This appears hardware specific. RN628X and RN626X share the same hardware. Can someone who owns any of this do me a favor testing this? I would really appreciate the help.
I assume it is not just CPU architecture. RN314 and 628X are both intel x64 CPUs.
@Mhynlo would you be able to help? thanks. I really want to get this to work. It is really a piece of nice hardware, and without Docker, it is not much of a use tome. thanks again.
I would also appreciate any advice from anyone.
The never ending dream ... or probably never (says Stefan) again here:
https://rnxtras.com/add-ons/firmware-6-10-5-how-to-upgrade-104510
tigerten wrote:
... hasn't posted here since 2018, so I suspect won't reply.
The fundamental problems are:
- Netgear doesn't upgrade to newer linux builds, and over time the needed library interfaces aren't available for many packages. Backporting is in some cases possible, but is a lot of work.
- Netgear was never able to build a solid app community - most of the available apps are very old, and not supported at all.
My personal approach is to only use the NAS for storage. I run my applicatoins on an always-on PC with the data volume mapped to a drive letter.
- Thank you, @shumaku and StephenB.
You both are right. I understand the situation with readynas. I was prepared to settle with it just being a NAS device and docker capability, even it is outdated. I just love readynas OS’ ease of it backup function. It is still the best. I used a synology before. It has all the functions, but its backup is not as flexible as readynas.
I sold my RN314 and bought the newer 628x hoping i would still be able to run docker on it. I am disappointed.
I would like hear if docker works with other people’s 626 or 628. I can’t seem to understand it is just mu unit of 628x.
Kindly, owners of 626 or 628, pls let me know you experience the same issue.
Again, thanks both. I know readynas os’ life numbered. Jessie is obsolete now. No more apps will be available or function.
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