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5119 TopicsLooking for linux-image-extra (6.10.9-10) package
This topic is related and refers to "2.5GBe USB LAN" discussion (https://community.netgear.com/discussions/readynas-general/2-5gbe-usb-lan/2455947/replies/2473823) I have replaced disk drive recently in my NAS, made factory reset default (dont ask why), reflashed good old RNOS 6.10.9 and started over from scratch. Problem which surprisingly appeared is, i cant get, nor find linux-image-extra for my version, or for 6.10.10 (i think file was same and mutual for both versions) = linux-image-extra_4.4.218-610090001_amd64.deb apt get linux-image-extra E: Invalid operation get root@READYNAS:~# apt install linux-image-extra Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done The following NEW packages will be installed: linux-image-extra 0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 78 not upgraded. Need to get 6,502 kB of archives. After this operation, 30.7 MB of additional disk space will be used. Err:1 https://apt.readynas.com/packages/readynasos 6.10.9/main amd64 linux-image-extra amd64 4.4.218-610090001 403 Forbidden E: Failed to fetch https://apt.readynas.com/packages/readynasos/dists/6.10.9/main/pool/l/linux/linux-image-extra_4.4.218-610090001_amd64.deb 403 Forbidden I have renewed all the keys (hopefully). I think this is problem of file absence? Not with keys? Because i did all workarounds for apt-get to work, disablind authentification, adding keyrings for debian and freexian (latest, they have deprecated Debian 7 Jessie recently too) and added all the mirros (debian + rnos) Maybe is there some mirror you have, or archive, you made, i am asking just for the file linux-image-extra_4.4.218-610090001_amd64.deb which i cant find anywhere else. Im dumb i havent saved it. I need recompile linux core, and with usb-lan stick driver, just this thing. I hope i cant find help from Netgear, or more probably one of you, who was wise and made mirror or backup of files? Thank you for any helpMigrating Disks from NV+ to NVX
Hello Folks, I'm new here ... I have / had an old NV+ NAS with four 1TB drives. I hadn't used it for years and when I got it going again the other day, all was well for a few hours, backing up my MBP with TimeMachine, until - I'm guessing here - the PSU failed mid-backup, tripping the ring main breaker; the plug fuse (13A!) is Ok and it won't restart. Rather than try and repair or replace the PSU (my regular MO), I decided to buy a used NVX complete with disk trays - looking forward to the performance upgrade! So I've moved the four 1TB drives - in order - from the NV+ to the NVX and powered it up 'Normally'. Error message says that it can't mount the RAID disks ... Ok, so I boot into 'OS reinstall' mode, which seemed to be Ok until the same error message appeared. Any clues or ideas how to proceed? I'd really like to retain / recover the data on the RAID set. I haven't yet tried connecting over the network ... will try this next and see if RAIDar can see it. Many thanks in advance.216Views0likes7CommentsWriting to the LCD (RN516)
Does anyone have any notes on how to enable hardware support or load kernel modules etc, in order to obtain a workable method to access the displays on ReadyNAS devices from within alternative linux OSs? Specifically I'm interested in RN516 and Pro6, but it would be great if we could start to share knowledge to help everyone with this particular issue. I've been running various different OSs on an RN516, and have stuff like fan control sorted. I've also sorted out a nasty ACPI issue which hogs a large chunk of CPU power due to interrupts from IRQ9. But, I've run out of talent so far on anything that lets me access the LCD hardware. Any pointers? And no, there's nothing in /dev like /dev/lcd or /dev/ttyS1 or similar that will do that job. Stuff that works inside ReadyNAS OS6 doesn't work in other linux OSs, presumably due to a lack of hardware support in the kernel, or the correct module. So far I've completely failed to work out how to resolve this. I managed for the fan/temperature/PWM hardware, but the LCD is kicking my butt.833Views0likes9CommentsUsing ReadyNAS as backend for lightweight web tools — is it reliable?
Hi everyone, I currently maintain a small web tool (for example a gratuity / end-of-service benefit calculator for users in the UAE), and I’m evaluating options to host user data, logs, JSON storage files, and backups. My ideal setup is a lightweight, always-on system without needing a full server. That’s where ReadyNAS caught my interest. Some of the things I’m considering: Using ReadyNAS to host REST APIs, static JSON or YAML config files, and backing up user session data. Ensuring data integrity and performance — especially under concurrent access. Handling firmware updates without breaking API endpoints. Syncing backups to cloud or another NAS for redundancy. A few questions for those experienced with ReadyNAS: 1. Has anyone used ReadyNAS to back a small web service or tool (not just file server)? 2. What is the maximum recommended concurrent requests for lightweight API files (JSON) on ReadyNAS? 3. Which methods have you used for version-safe firmware updates so that custom services are not lost? 4. How do you handle secure access (SSL, tokens) when serving APIs from a NAS that’s also storing private user data? If anyone’s already built similar backend or microservice setups using ReadyNAS, I’d love pointers or pitfalls to avoid. Thank you!1.4KViews0likes3CommentsLooking for feedback on ReadyNAS-Alpine OS
I am curious to know if anyone would provide some feedback on how stable ReadyNAS-Alpine is? Is its current version good enough for use on a primary ReadyNAS device (personal, not business use)? I haven't found any other alternatives to this for an OS upgrade. Have I missed others that exist? Thanks in advanceSolvedHelp needed: ReadyNAS NVX (RNDX4000) Restore to RAIDiator 4.2 - Empty /boot_flash
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out because I made a major mistake while attempting to upgrade my ReadyNAS NVX (RNDX4000) from v4.2 to OS6. The upgrade failed, and now I'm trying to restore the unit back to its original RAIDiator 4.2 (x86) state. The main issue is that my /boot_flash directory is currently completely empty. When I check the file system, I see the following: # ls bin dev init root sysroot var boot_flash etc lib sbin tmp data frontview proc sys usr The error I'm stuck with is: cp: cannot stat '/boot_flash/vpd': No such file or directory I tried to manually recreate the missing file by creating the directory and adding my serial: echo -n "22N193RA00131" > /boot_flash/vpd/vpd ...but as expected, this didn't resolve the boot issue since the rest of the flash content is missing. I am looking for a full backup or the contents of a working /boot_flash directory for this specific model running v4.2. Since official Tech Support is no longer available, I am just looking for any way to get the device functional again. If anyone is willing to share the necessary files or a flash image but prefers not to post it publicly, please contact me directly at: oppo3d@gmail.com Any help or guidance on how to properly reconstruct the boot environment for 4.2 would be greatly appreciated!Solved613Views0likes21CommentsSwitch GS108E v3 language problem
Good afternoon Switch GS108E v3 I am in the UK. I have just purchased (from the Netgear site on Amazon) a managed switch GS108E v3. I mostly use Linux. When accessing the switch user interface from a browser it appears to be in the Chinese language. Because of this I cannot read any of the heading to change it to English. With a google I'm advised to download the Netgear ProSAFE program on a Windows computer from which I will be able to download the English firmware. When attempting this the ProSAFE program (although seeing the switch) will not allow me to login to the switch giving me the message... "The Plus Utility management is currently disabled on this switch" Any suggestions? Regards to all readers. AndySolvedRN104: ghost “NG-8TB-Seagate” volume (RAID unknown) Inactive/Unprotected
I have a ReadyNAS RN104 that’s working fine from the data point of view, but the volume configuration seems corrupted and is generating constant volume health alerts that I cannot clear. I’m hoping someone familiar with the ReadyNAS OS 6 config DB can advise on a safe way to remove the ghost volume entries without wiping any data. Hardware / firmware: • Model: RN104 • OS version: 6.10.10 • Disks: • sda: 2 TB (NG-WDRED-2TB-1) • sdb: 6 TB (NG-WDRP-6TB-1) • sdc: 3 TB (NG-WDRED-3TB-2) • sdd: 8 TB (NG-8TB-Seagate) – recently replaced a failed 3 TB Symptom: In the web UI → System → Volumes I see 6 volumes even though I only have 4 disks. The top four are green JBOD volumes with data and look healthy: • NG-8TB-Seagate (JBOD, ~7.27 TB, ~2.64 TB used) • NG-WDRED-3TB-2 (JBOD, ~2.72 TB, ~1.17 TB used) • NG-WDRP-6TB-1 (JBOD, ~5.45 TB, ~4.28 TB used) • NG-WDRED-2TB-1 (JBOD, ~1.81 TB, ~0.2 TB used) Below those, there are two blue entries with 0 data and “RAID unknown”: • NG-WDRED-3TB-1 (0 data, 0 free, RAID unknown) • NG-8TB-Seagate (0 data, 0 free, RAID unknown)