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1 hour ago, IG-88 said:

 

do you mean 6.2.2 not usable with internal nic (thats old info now, there is driver support since mid. december)

or that you will have to update that way 5.0 -> 5.2 -> 6.2.2

 

maybe just throw 5.0 in the bin and overwrite directly with 6.2.2 (fresh install), your raid with your data will not be effected, you will have to redo settings and plugins that way and will miss the benefit of btrfs that way but you can always offload all data and format your raid with btrfs later

 

https://xpenology.com/forum/topic/7973-tutorial-installmigrate-dsm-52-to-61x-juns-loader/

and for 6.2.2 (internal broadcom nic supported, lower half for 3615/17)

https://xpenology.com/forum/topic/21663-driver-extension-jun-103b104b-for-dsm622-for-3615xs-3617xs-918/

 

 

I really mean an upgrade path RE: Hardware !  Raid isnt really a runner, it's Raid 0 since Drive ( I dont keep must in the way of "data" on there) But plex max's out at 720p I find. 

 

I might give it a shot, backup the config on said apps and follow the guide above .. 

 

Half wished I'd know the Intel nice was no longer required ... but sure i always have one to spare now anyway  

 

 

[Upgrade or Clean install ?]

I think  i'll flatten it, and try and bring it up as 6.1  I order the recommended Intel nic a few or two back, so it's sitting here waiting to go .. 

 

I'm also half thinking about just putting proxmox on there, as the Xpenology OS doesnt really add much value. especially given im thinking of setting up a dedicated plex server on a I7 Nuc. Thats the main reason for the upgrade as mentioned already ..  

 

It's a real shame the N54L's dont have a clear upgrade path defined, 8Gigs of memory is poor not to mention the dated CPU etc.  If i could pick up a new MOBO CPU etc  i'll re use the case tho .. 

 

 

 

5 hours ago, bearcat said:

 

 

 

[Upgrade or Clean install ?]

Hey folks, 

 

Hoping for some help, Currently running on a Hp N54L with DSM 5.0-4493 Update 7 ( she's a real old girl) Appears Plex Media server are making some changes, and I could do with keeping up with the builds. however as im on such an old version, well i cant. 

 

So, i'm stuck wondering whats easier, try and find an update path to get to 6.2. or just start with a clean setup on 6.2 and redeploy apps and shares etc. 

 

Any advice, would be great, it's been years since i've had to look at this box :(