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OS6 now works on x86 Legacy WARNING: NO NTGR SUPPORT!
Update: It is now unofficially possible using NTGR images to update legacy hardware to os6.X
See Post #3, for directions to install 6.2.1 on x86 Ultra and Pro Models. (ARM NOT SUPPORTED by this OS)
Be forewarned, this requires a SYSTEM WIPE and likely voids any warranty support from NTGR
Supported so far: pro 2/4/6, ultra 2/4/6, old pro / Pioneer Pro, 2100v2
Not Supported: NVX and 2100v1
Thanks go out to "HomeBrew Anonymous" for making this possible.
Update 2: A firmware image to downgrade back to 4.2.26 is now available. See this thread. While this downgrade should get you a working system again on the supported firmware, be forewarned this requires a SYSTEM WIPE and NetGear also does not provide support for this downgrade. If you have issues seek help on these forums.
Original Post/Gripes
I have been reading these forums since Monday's announcement and there has been a resounding "ooof" regarding the fact the Ultras and Pros are unsupported for future OS improvements.
To clear the air: it would appear Netgear will never support os6 on past hardware. I have almost come to grips with this, and at least they have been open and honest with their forward direction and aren't stringing us along. viewtopic.php?f=138&t=70131
The upside is our devices still work and are mostly stable and eventually we can upgrade to a new shell that has os6 support, but in the meantime our $500-1000 investment is unable to take advantage of modern features we all desire.
I don't think I can add a poll here at RN forums, but I would like to garner support for a 100% unsupported home brew of the os6 on Pro6 units.
If we get enough support perhaps a talented member(s) here would help release a homebrew of sorts.
The 3 main caveats are:
1. Netgear will never be held responsible/your warranty is void
2. A format is required (new FS and OS)
3. Data loss is highly possible
If you are still interested please post a reply to this thread.
mdgm and I have decided that its time to lock this thread. So please do post any new OS6 on Legacy issues on their own threads.
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audiokaas wrote: There was a peculiarity with the flashrom chip as flashrom reported a chip used for the ultra 2
I flashed the ultra4 rom without specifying the rom chip and it worked.
Specifying the chip is not required. I added it for extra protection if it were run on the wrong model somehow.neonero wrote: Hi all,
I installed R6 on a Readynas Ultyra 2. The fan speed is too loud 5355 rpm. Is it possible to reduce the speed ?
Other thing, On volume we can choose between only X-Raid and Raid 1. Is it possible to have normal volume (without volume space loss).
My NAS appear as a RN314 on the volume panel.
I believe it is possible (although I have not upgraded to OS6 at this stage) to set the BIOS to manage the fan speed however you need a serial/terminal connection to do this to get access to the BIOS settings. I believe there is another thread somewhere on here about this but I cannot remember exactly where.- The fan edit link is in post 3 of this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=51&t=70133&start=30#p390130 - That link is for updating the fan speeds on the FrontView page. I think the original question was about controlling the fan speed as OS6 on older ReadyNAS devices simply runs the fan at full speed (unless I have read this wrong somewhere) and does not regulate fan speeds based on temperature sensors.
- So - outstanding issues running OS6 on a 'legacy' (in my case a first generation Pro BE) device would be:
fan control isn't functional
Temp graph has no data
OLED display never goes to sleep
and item(s) that will not be addressed:
Genie App store cannot run
From a performance standpoint more memory would be recommended (I swapped in a Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5C 4GB kit) and the 'phone home' apps should be carefully removed.
Has anyone implemented a cron job that takes care of the fan issue? Can the OLED display be instructed to power off via a CRON job? - Is your NAS doing a resync (if it is the OLED display would stay on)?
You should hopefully be able to turn off the OLED display via a cron job. It would be a matter of finding the right path for your device. mdgm wrote: Is your NAS doing a resync (if it is the OLED display would stay on)?
You should hopefully be able to turn off the OLED display via a cron job. It would be a matter of finding the right path for your device.
Good point! I've added drives several times since the system came up and I believe I was still mid-expansion the last few times I was able to view the display. I received the email indicating it has completed just last night - I'll check the unit when I get home and see if that is all it was.- My Pro6 running os6 has never turned off the LED. It says "AMRNAS" 192.168.XXX.XXX
During boot it says "booting..." and preboot it says "ReadyNAS"
I guess it will just burn it out eventually? - Quick question, sorry if the answer has already been given somewhere in the previous pages and I missed it: could anyone tell me which version of Debian (if any) OS6 is based on and which kernel is being used? Thanks!
- uname -r
3.0.70.RNx86_64.2.1
cat /etc/*releasePRETTY_NAME="ReadyNASOS 6.0.4"
NAME="Debian GNU/Linux"
VERSION_ID="7.0"
VERSION="7.0 (wheezy)"
ID=debian
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