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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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- I don't believe that fan speeds have been corrected with this latest release. If I turn of my fancontrol service I get extremely high fans speeds. Any ideas?
- Yes. Skywalker let me know that he made some changes to improve support for the Ultra 6.
I'm still running 4.2.x on my Ultra 6 at the moment so I haven't tested it. - So, can you guys recommend os6 on an old Ultra 4. Is it an "upgrade" or not?
- You could give it a try and if you don't like it you could always go back to 4.2.d but downgrading would also require a factory default.
Is there a particular OS6 feature that you really, really, really want to have on the ultra?Xophile wrote: So, can you guys recommend os6 on an old Ultra 4. Is it an "upgrade" or not?
If not, I'd suggest sticking with OS4.
One way to try it is to remove your existing disks, and install it with a scratch disk - faster to do, and easier to migrate back. You still need to factory default with your current OS4 firmware to downgrade, but you can do that with the scratch disk in place.
As always, you'd power down the NAS before reinstalling the original drives.Xophile wrote: So, can you guys recommend os6 on an old Ultra 4. Is it an "upgrade" or not?
I've been running OS6 on an Ultra 4 since the very early versions. Other than having to hack the Fan Control settings, I haven't had a single problem. Well worth the upgrade as far as I'm concerned. . . :thumbsup:- ACTIS: Thanks, what are the major benefits for you and your Ultra 4?
- Stephen: actually, I believe the new GUI is very interesting and it seems easier to manage addons etc.
I don't believe I have things that are not working with os4 though.
Am I asking for trouble here? :-) - Personally I believe that add-ons is one area where there could be great improvement in OS6, and I believe that add-ons are currently done best in RAIDiator 4.2.x
Obviously the newer base OS means that it is easier to compile stuff for OS6.
Personally, I think the new GUI is an improvement, but it is not so compelling that I'd do a factory reset and a rebuild to get it. If I needed to rebuild anyway for other reasons, I might go for it. Certainly if I needed to expand my pro-6 beyond the 16 TiB ceiling I would go with OS6.Xophile wrote: Stephen: actually, I believe the new GUI is very interesting and it seems easier to manage addons etc.
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