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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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- Dear All,
what do you think to do main thread on this forum related to OS6 on Legacy NAS?
In this thread there is a lot of important posts, but is tis very difficult to become acquainted with them, especially for new users. Division to sub-threads will help better understand the OS6 on Legacy platform and continue interesting separated threads.
Reaguest for administrator or moderators: could you create that main category: "OS6 on Legacy platform" in "General" category, please? - I expect this has been answered in this thread but I cannot find it. I have a RNPP with 6 2 TB disks running 4.2.26. In order to go from 4.2.26 to 6.1.7 I think I need to upgrade to 6.1.7 and do a factory default with all 6 drives in place. I can not add previously used drives one at a time without doing a factory update correct?
After the factory default can I then make it a dual redundant after-the-fact?
Thanks Bigbearf - Am still trying to get replicate to work. If I can not get replicate to work between the two platforms I think I will upgrade the RNP6.
After reading the forums I think I have to put in my last two 2 TB drives in the RNP6 one at a time and let them be incorporate into the volume and then if all is well install Prepto4to6 x86.bin then R4toR6_6.1.7.bin and reboot then do manual factory default. I expect it will take 2-3 days to reformat the 6 drives. I then will have to try Replicate from 516 to RNP6 or rebuild from backups.
Hope this makes sense. Any one with experience with this have any thoughts
bigbearf - The Prep add-on is to avoid the need to do a manual factory default. Useful if updating a unit at a remote site or if you'd rather not use the boot menu. If you don't install the Prep add-on the NAS will get stuck trying to boot the new OS off the disks and you will have to do a manual factory default via the boot menu. The Prep add-on places a script which when executed triggers a factory default. The script the Prep add-on leaves is run when the NAS attempts to boot OS6 off the disks just before it would've got stuck without it.
- Here's a quick question for the x86 Legacy Gang:
Has anyone else ever noticed that if you shut down a ReadyNAS Pro 6 (via the GUI) running OS6, that it will automatically power itself back on after approximately 5 minutes? I also have an Ultra 4, and it does not exhibit this strange behavior. - Just upgraded for the first time from v4.2.26 to v6.1.8 with my Pro 6! (reason being DVBLogic now releasing their new version of their TV server only on OS6)
First, globally everything went fine. Thanks to the author of the upgrade add-in.
I have only a concern about the fan regularly going too slow and causing some annoying alerts
I have documented the issue there: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=71155&p=425482#p425482
The system is un-changed, no hack. - => ATCIS:
I never noticed such thing on my Ultra2, so I just tried once more to be sure and I confirm than mine is shutting down is less than 30sec. arnomc wrote: => ATCIS:
I never noticed such thing on my Ultra2, so I just tried once more to be sure and I confirm than mine is shutting down is less than 30sec.
Mine shuts down just fine also. . .
1.) Log in to GUI
2.) Click on "Shut Down"
3.) Within 30 to 45 seconds NAS is powered down
4.) Wait 3 to 5 minutes (never actually timed it)
5.) Pro 6 turns itself back on
The only way to prevent it from coming back on all by itself is to flip the physical power switch on the back of the NAS. . .- Do you get the same issue on OS4 (you could use a spare disk and downgrade)? If yes then it could be a faulty power supply or something like that. If no, then perhaps there is a compatibility issue of some sort with OS6.
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