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DSM 6.1 to 7.1 Upgrade with RAID1 to RAID6 Upgrade


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Hello,

please, help me to find the best way to upgrade my NAS from 6.1 (jun) to 7.1 with RAID1 to RAID6 Upgrade.

This is how I see that based on the info I found here

 

1. Install all 6 HDDs.

2. Remove USB and plug in an another one with 7.1 loader (Created based on this guide).

3. Remove one HDD and convert RAID1 to RAID5 with 5 drives.

4. Install the 6th drive and convert RAID5 to RAID6.

 

Does it looks correct for you, guys?

 

Please, advise.

Thanks! 

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I did it another way.

1. Backup all the data to other 2, 2 and 3 TB disks via USB HDD Docking Station.

2. Install DSM 7.1

2. Re-create RAID6 from scratch. (Because of migration RAID1 to 5 would take almost 5 days, and RAID5 to RAID6 would possibly take weeks)

3. Copy data from HDDs to NAS.

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