emailme0909 Posted October 21, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Hi Guys, I am trying to setup Xpenology on NUC7CJYH. I just cannot get IP address. So far I have tried Jun's Loader V1.03b ds3615 and ds3617 (Not Obtaining IP Address) V1.04b ds918 (Not Obtaining IP Address) I have written correct VID-PID, serial no & MAC while creating boot USB (tried on 2 different USB sticks). I have also disabled Audio, Wifi & Bluetooth in BIOS. But it just does't get an IP. Is there anything specific I have to do to make it work? Intel NUC7CJYH Specs. Processor: J4005 celeron dual-core Ethernet: Realtek 8111H-CG Edited October 21, 2020 by emailme0909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emailme0909 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) Solved. Used the following files Jun's loader version 1.04b for 918+ from here. extra.lzma & extra2.lzma for loader 1.04b ds918+ DSM 6.2.3 v0.12.1 from this post. (file name: extra918plus_v0.12.1.zip) rd.gz & zimage files from DSM_DS918+_25426.pat (download from synology website -open & extract these 2 files using 7zip) XPEnology Tool from here. Hope it helps someone. Special thanks to the guru IG-88. You are the best! Edited October 22, 2020 by emailme0909 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkk Posted December 6, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 6, 2020 Hi emailme0909 extra.lzma & extra2.lzma for loader 1.04b ds918+ DSM 6.2.3 v0.12.1 from this post. (file name: extra918plus_v0.12.1.zip) --> how to used this part.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emailme0909 Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) Ready image Above is the ready image with all the files. Just mount the image & change the vid & pid to match your USB drive. Create your bootable USB and boot. If find.synology.com cant find the DSM, Login to your modem & see of any new IP has been assigned. That would be your DSM. The file link will expire in a few days so download it. Edited December 6, 2020 by emailme0909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numaracihoroz Posted January 8, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2021 Hi, could you please share the "Ready Image" again? Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emailme0909 Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted January 8, 2021 Here you go. https://we.tl/t-7PY3piCAXU Can you put it on Google drive or somewhere and share so others can have it. This link may expire in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard24 Posted January 29, 2021 Share #7 Posted January 29, 2021 How did you attach hdd?What kind of raid do you use?Does everything work?Can you reupload the image? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emailme0909 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Alucard24 said: How did you attach hdd?What kind of raid do you use?Does everything work?Can you reupload the image? Here is the file. Just update VID & PID to match your USB stick. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5qmp4zyxv44rs8s/synoboot.img?dl=0 I took a different approach this time as I wanted a smaller sized NAS. No RAID. Just normal backup. NUC has only 1 sata port so I installed a hard drive (laptop size hard drive) in it. I bought a new HDD so it lasts a few years without any dramas. I had 10tb external hard drive which I attached as external USB drive. Every night NUC gets backed up to the external HDD. Once a week a full NUC back up goes to cloud. This way I have off site backup & daily on site backups. I use hyper backup from Synology. Edited January 29, 2021 by emailme0909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard24 Posted January 30, 2021 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2021 Thank tou very much for the image upload and the explanation.Yours is a cool approach but do you think I can adapt 2 or 4 bays in this nuc?If the answer is yes can you suggest me some product?Xpenology works like a real synology with also btrfs support?Is Docker installable?Thank you very much for your help and forgive me for all these questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emailme0909 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) Cheaper to get a proper PC than add 4 bays to NUC. (attaching hardware to NUC would be expensive). Docker works fine(must have intel cpu made in last 5 years), btrfs works. What are you trying to do? Is it for home use or something bigger like a few people streaming HD videos, running mid/heavy websites, a lot more people sharing files on it etc. 1. If you're in a Developed country, buy a proper Synology NAS. it lasts 5-7 years easy - it will probably be worth it. 2. Xpenology works fine (same as original synology), but some things don't work, like push notifications for chat program as they require Synology servers to work. Also, upgrades are not available right away-takes a few months, but if your system is working fine & is protected well, you don't need to upgrade right away) 3. If you buy a NAS, make sure it has Intel CPU and if you wish to run Docker, have 4GB ram (is the ram upgradable? is an important question before buying). 4. IF you know your EXACT needs, then Xpenology works fine (second hand PC with i3 processor + 4Gb ram was good enough for me- i had it running for 4 years. then i bought NUC). My needs are file sharing on local network, file access from anywhere, file sync (Synology Drive) from five PCs, running docker images, 5 websites, email server, music & video streaming to my TV and home automation. For this usage NUC does the trick (celeron processor+8GB ram). Edited January 30, 2021 by emailme0909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyride Posted January 30, 2021 Share #11 Posted January 30, 2021 56 minutes ago, emailme0909 said: If you're in a Developed country What's this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emailme0909 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) Lol...USA, UK, Germany, NZ, Australia etc. where wages are good. Developing countries have ******* wages. I was paid $800 a month to setup, repair and update POS systems and it was considered 'fine pay'. then I moved to a developed country & ******* they pay well! In the same profession -doing the same *******, they pay me $6000+expenses+car a month. Edited January 30, 2021 by emailme0909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard24 Posted January 30, 2021 Share #13 Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, emailme0909 said: Cheaper to get a proper PC than add 4 bays to NUC. (attaching hardware to NUC would be expensive). Docker works fine(must have intel cpu made in last 5 years), btrfs works. What are you trying to do? Is it for home use or something bigger like a few people streaming HD videos, running mid/heavy websites, a lot more people sharing files on it etc. 1. If you're in a Developed country, buy a proper Synology NAS. it lasts 5-7 years easy - it will probably be worth it. 2. Xpenology works fine (same as original synology), but some things don't work, like push notifications for chat program as they require Synology servers to work. Also, upgrades are not available right away-takes a few months, but if your system is working fine & is protected well, you don't need to upgrade right away) 3. If you buy a NAS, make sure it has Intel CPU and if you wish to run Docker, have 4GB ram (is the ram upgradable? is an important question before buying). 4. IF you know your EXACT needs, then Xpenology works fine (second hand PC with i3 processor + 4Gb ram was good enough for me- i had it running for 4 years. then i bought NUC). My needs are file sharing on local network, file access from anywhere, file sync (Synology Drive) from five PCs, running docker images, 5 websites, email server, music & video streaming to my TV and home automation. For this usage NUC does the trick (celeron processor+8GB ram). I looked at the nuc cause I can have it for 100 dollars and it’s an already assembled device, I was looking for something already built and prepared, I thought I could attach a 4 bays dock to the nuc, I could also build an xpenology mini pc but I really don’t know what to buy and how to build it to have the perfect compatibility.I don’t care about chat notifications, I want something to archieve all my data and sync between my devices, it should have raid capability and act like download station and some light virtualization, I want also transfer all my photos and videos and have them organized.Synology nas with intel and 4 bays in my country costs around 500 dollars and it’s too much for what they give, I could pay them 300 dollars but I can’t find anything at that price except arm nas with really basic functions.If you think that nuc is not a good idea with 4 HDDs can you suggest me some cheap build that works without any compatibility problem? Edited January 30, 2021 by Alucard24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard24 Posted January 30, 2021 Share #14 Posted January 30, 2021 12 hours ago, emailme0909 said: Lol...USA, UK, Germany, NZ, Australia etc. where wages are good. Developing countries have ******* wages. I was paid $800 a month to setup, repair and update POS systems and it was considered 'fine pay'. then I moved to a developed country & ******* they pay well! In the same profession -doing the same *******, they pay me $6000+expenses+car a month. Wages in my country are like the firsts you said, I’m thinking about relocating abroad, can I know where did you live before and where you live now?Feel free to not answer if you don’t want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticox Posted December 23, 2021 Share #15 Posted December 23, 2021 Hi friend. I have an intel nuc and I would like to use it with xpenology. I have been reading your post and I have many doubts about it. Could you share the necessary files with me? Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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