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AMRivlin
Mar 20, 2013Apprentice
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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- arnomcAspirantmy mistake : I didn't explained myself correctly. My Ultra is powering normally in less than a minute (via GUI or double press on front button), AND it's NOT powering itself back up !. It remains off.
- ATCISTutor
mdgm wrote: 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.
I'm not really sure who you were directing that question to, but if it was me - the answer is NO. This never happened (that I recall) when the NAS was running OS4. Additionally, after further (and continuing) testing, it does not do this 100% of the time. Unfortunately I have a very narrow window of time in which to perform additional testing, as this is an operational NAS. I'll report back with my findings as time permits. . . - maboehmeAspirantHello,
is the a way to do a "firmware"-update via ssh? I cannot update my Pro6 with installed 6.1.8RC1 via frontvie. It tells me i have allready the newest "firmware" and the manaul update stops after pressing the uploadbutton, it just shows the normal frontview page after a while. Also tried rebooting with no sucess...
Best regards,
Martin - mdgm-ntgrNETGEAR Employee RetiredYes, however you should try to check for issues such as a full OS partition first.
# cd /var/readynasd
# wget ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS-300/ReadyNASOS-6.1.8-x86_-64.zip
# unzip R*.zip
# rm *.html *.zip
# echo /var/readynasd/ReadyNASOS-6.1.8-x86_64.img > /etc/.flash_update
# rn_shutdown -r - menkelisTutor
ATCIS wrote: 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. . .
/var/spool/frontview/shutdown/080_Poweron
This perl script set the RTC timer to power on the ReadyNAS after 5 minutes by default. - pardieuAspirant
pardieu wrote: 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.
After some time after the first reboot, the system temperature now stabilizes at 62 deg. and the fan at about 800 rpm. CPU temperature being still at 39 deg. Maybe the reboot did help - maboehmeAspirantThanks mdgm,
os paritition seems to be ok:~# df
Filesystem 1K-blocks Used Available Use% Mounted on
rootfs 4192192 2241088 1365968 63% /
tmpfs 10240 4 10236 1% /dev
/dev/md0 4192192 2241088 1365968 63% /
tmpfs 508416 0 508416 0% /dev/shm
tmpfs 508416 5892 502524 2% /run
tmpfs 508416 0 508416 0% /sys/fs/cgroup
tmpfs 508416 0 508416 0% /media
/dev/md127 1948662656 1875413792 64 100% /data
/dev/md127 1948662656 1875413792 64 100% /home
/dev/md127 1948662656 1875413792 64 100% /apps
/dev/md127 1948662656 1875413792 64 100% /run/nfs4/data/Download
/dev/md127 1948662656 1875413792 64 100% /run/nfs4/home
I'm trying your hint now...
Best regards,
Martin
Edit:
via the commandline the update was no problem. Thank again! - ATCISTutor
menkelis wrote:
/var/spool/frontview/shutdown/080_Poweron
This perl script set the RTC timer to power on the ReadyNAS after 5 minutes by default.
I'm a little unclear about this reply as I have no such directory structure. . .
Mine goes:
/var/spool/cron
/var/spool/mail
/var/spool/netatalk
I have no such directory /var/spool/frontview <----
Please clarify. . . - mdgm-ntgrNETGEAR Employee RetiredIt looks like menkelis is referring to a file from OS4 not OS6
- ATCISTutor
mdgm wrote: It looks like menkelis is referring to a file from OS4 not OS6
Thank you for clearing that up :thumbsup:
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