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switch drive from a x86 readyNas to an ARMv7 (like RN102)
I am happy with my 2 bay atom readyNAS under 6.2.2, but I am considering buying for cheap a RN102 for 2 reasons : 1) could use it for remote backup my main NAS 2) could buy it in case of hardware f...
mdgm wrote: Migration of disks from a x86_64 NAS running OS6 to an ARM NAS running OS6 should theoretically be possible but you would require remote assistance from support to format the OS partition. It's not something we would recommend.
Unless I'm mistaken I did this (as a test with a single drive) a while back without issue. I simply did a OS re-install when I booted the drive. Everything "looked fine" with my data being intact. Now I didn't keep using the drive for any period of time. So if there are any hidden issues I can't speak to such... nor recommend the procedure. :) I also believe I took the drive back to x86 and again it was fine and dandy. The units were Pro 2/4 and RN102/4. Can't remember if they were 2 or 4 bay units.
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