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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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- To get a volume larger than 16TB you would either need to use single-redundancy (wouldn't recommend that with a volume of that size) or use drives >4TB in capacity. Not going to be cheap for a while.
You can still do a factory default on 4.2.x with the drives in place and get a volume with capacity larger than 16TB.
Yes. But the expansion limits of the OS4 disappear with OS6, which in my view is a reason to consider OS6.mdgm wrote: ...You can still do a factory default on 4.2.x with the drives in place and get a volume with capacity larger than 16TB. - agreed
- Hi,
I have put up an article discussing Expansion for both OS6 and OS4.
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7010
I will take comments and inputs from the Forum.
Regards, Marto - I would put Sparc in a separate section to x86.
With Sparc you are limited to 2TB drives so the expansion limits for x86 aren't really relevant.
Furthermore for Sparc:
1. If you last did a factory default on RAIDiator 3.x or earlier you cannot expand past 5TB. You need to do a factory default, preferably on the latest firmware.
2. If you last did a factory default on 4.1.6 or earlier you should consider updating to newer firmware and doing a factory default if moving to using one or more 4k sector disks. Xophile wrote: ACTIS: Thanks, what are the major benefits for you and your Ultra 4?
PRO's:
1.) Running a modern version of Linux
2.) OS6 is very hackable. You can install virtually any software that is compatible with Debian (v7) Wheezy
3.) The OS6 GUI looks cool and is 90% functional on legacy hardware
4.) Will continue to receive updates / and new features for the foreseeable future. Version 4.X.X will likely receive VERY FEW updates from this point forward
CON's:
1.) If you are afraid to dabble a little at the Linux command line, don't bother making the conversion. You likely won't be happy with OS6 right out of the box (on legacy hardware). It requires a little bit of tweaking to get critical functions like fan speed control working properly
2.) Some GUI elements don't work at all (however these seem to improve with each new version) on specific platforms
3.) OS6 on the Pro 6 - Front Panel Display is always on (command line hack available on this topic to resolve this)
4.) The necessity to back up ALL of your data somewhere else before attempting the conversion. When you have 6+TB's of data, that can be problematic- Cons 3. Should be fixed in the 6.1.7 RC.
Cons 1. I think this might be addressed in the future. mdgm wrote: Cons 3. Should be fixed in the 6.1.7 RC.
Cons 1. I think this might be addressed in the future.
Dear mdgm,
Thank you for your input, it is always appreciated! :thumbsup:
Let's hope your predictions come true!
Best wishes,mdgm wrote:
Cons 3. Should be fixed in the 6.1.7 RC.
Cons 1. I think this might be addressed in the future.
If anything, I really would like to see a fan fix for both Pro and Pro 6s. Let's hope they do it. This would be awesome indeed although the fan fix script I am applying is working rather well on both models.- @spiderman Its fixed already in 6.1.7 RC 5 both in the web page and the control. Works great.
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