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Loader Download: here / (link updated due to directory structure change of mega share) -- by jun 2-28 I've uploaded a 6.1 alpha build to mega, for brave guys only . (Note: AMD needs extra work.) scripts I use to generate bootable image https://github.com/kref/scripts ---Beginning of addition by polanskiman--- Tutorials by polanskiman: Install/Upgrade DSM 5.2 to DSM 6.0.2 here Install/Upgrade DSM 5.2 to DSM 6.1 here Loader download mirrors: Managed by Polanskiman. includes .iso format images made by myself. here Managed by Trantor. This mirror is currently offline. here For info: v1.01 (DS3615xs) is for DSM 6.0.2 - AMD compatible - Latest version for DSM 6.0.2 v1.02b (DS3615xs, DS3617xs and DS916+) is for DSM 6.1 - AMD loosely compatible and with Bios tweaks - Latest version for DSM 6.1 DO NOT install DSM updates on your working machine BEFORE looking into the forum or testing the update on a test rig/vm. DO NOT update to DSM 6.2 with loader v.1.02b. It will not work. I repeat. DO NOT update to DSM 6.2 Further explanation by jun on AMD compatibly for loader v1.02a, v1.02a2 and v1.02b: ---End of addition by polanskiman---

You can create an SHR2 array in DSM5.2 if you did not want to upgrade, you would need to backup your data, delete the current SHR1 and create a new SHR2 volume. In place conversion from SHR1>SHR2 is possible in DSM6.1 - your reason to upgrade - You should be able to migrate/update directly to 6.1 following carefully the tutorial from @Polanskiman I would recommend that you try a test install using a spare HDD to test your hardware compatibility first, make sure your USB vid/pid are correct and you can install DSM. Disconnect your current raid drives of course! Also pay close attention to the onboard SATA settings in your bios (ide or ahci), if they are currently ide then your existing volume will probably crash if you try and migrate. You should always backup your data before any upgrade anyway!