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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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- Hi, l am a newbie and have the ReadyNAS Pioneer Edition running 4x. When you say backup your data please clarify. L have 9.5TB of storage on this NAS. What do l backup? The data on these disks? or the Firmware on the NAS?
Thanks. - Backup your data
mdgm wrote: Did you recheck the X-RAID option? If not, recheck it.
Also, have you tried rebooting the NAS?
jupp i have done this. array seam to be the right size but not my volume or /data are notdemetris wrote: ok i found where it reads the temperatures.
/etc/sensors.d/rn2120.conf
Delete everything and add what you need from
/etc/sensors3.conf
Untested
Edit:
I edit it like this:
chip "coretemp-isa-0000"
label Core 0 "CPU Temp"
label Core 1 "Aux Temp"
chip "it8721-isa-0a10"
label fan3 "fan1"
label fan3 "CPU Fan"
Edit2: FAIL :D
Take a look at the fan fix thread. I have made a fix to log the the temps.mdgm wrote: Backup your data
The 9.5TB?- Absolutely, unless it is data that you can easily retrieve somewhere else.
vandermerwe wrote: Absolutely, unless it is data that you can easily retrieve somewhere else.
cheaper to buy the new nas! lol thx- A second Nas is an excellent backup solution. Yes backup can be expensive. Loss of data is potentially much more expensive. It's just like insurance.
vandermerwe wrote: A second Nas is an excellent backup solution. Yes backup can be expensive. Loss of data is potentially much more expensive. It's just like insurance.
Wonder if dropbox is still viable? Say you any good with remote readynas?- We are veering off topic.
If you want to know more about backup solutions, please search the forums and perhaps post questions on the backup forum.
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