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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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- where can I see those errors? I see only an alert window in browser to contact service center and not reboot.
and if I try to push power button also display is lock and off. only a 5 seconds push switch off nas,
version is 6.1.1
edit 02.06 : another time now... it only appear offline.... and front button will not respond and don't switch display... - Do you get a login prompt if you attempt to SSH or telnet in?
- I will try if another time go offline, for now I pus out the second 3tb HDD and USB hdd
can be usb HDD connected? - At least some of the md devices have the same name as internal disks so you wouldn't be able to mount the array off a USB disk connected to the ReadyNAS.
- no my configuration is:
2x3tb WD RED
+ a seagate 500gb connected in usb for dowload a previous backup on my nas.
I noted when I disconnect usb it freeze but can be haphazard because many times I disconnect usb disk and it don't freeze...
freeze until now were 4 and all with the second 3tb inside.... 2 of them under 1st resync process but 2 of them happens after process ended - Can you run the disk test boot option?
- without usb connected I think....
yes, I can do it...how much time it take? but now I have estracted both usb and second disk, there is only one disk inside and in 2 hours no freeze....
also freezes can be a result of the first bad rebuild...? - It shouldn't freeze if there isn't a problem with one or more disks. Without SMART stats etc. it would be difficult to guess as to which one is the problem.
- I will do a test boot, as you suggest, but it take long long time?
how can I have SMART stats (with wd diagnostic?)
I'm quite sure that is the second one, because it happens only after I insert the second one last night. and the first freeze happens after 4 hours at 60% resync
do you suggest to ask for change it (I have bought last week) or only a low format? (in case it is the problem) - Using WD Lifeguard Diagnostic yes you could read the SMART tests. You could also test the disks properly using WD's tool. The problem disk could be either of the disks on the evidence that you have presented.
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