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Author Topic: Is it possible to upgrade firmware with no disks installed  (Read 3618 times)

moggsajt

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Is it possible to upgrade firmware with no disks installed
« on: October 21, 2010, 03:03:04 AM »

Hi,

I recently purchased a DNS-323 NAS.

Is it possible to upgrade firmware with no disks installed? Or should i install the disks and then upgrade the firmware.


//moggsajt

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dosborne

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Re: Is it possible to upgrade firmware with no disks installed
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2010, 03:34:16 AM »

Absolutely.

In fact, it is a great (and necessary) idea for a new purchase as the newer firmware may be required to support the larger drives.
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3 x DNS-323 with 2 x 2TB WD Drives each for a total of 12 TB Storage and Backup. Running DLink Firmware v1.08 and Fonz Fun Plug (FFP) v0.5 for improved software support.

fordem

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Re: Is it possible to upgrade firmware with no disks installed
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2010, 05:08:08 AM »

It actually depends on what version of the firmware you're at - early versions didn't allow it.
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dosborne

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Re: Is it possible to upgrade firmware with no disks installed
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2010, 11:57:50 AM »

With a "recently purchased" unit, it is most likely it will not be an issue but it is good to be aware just in case.
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3 x DNS-323 with 2 x 2TB WD Drives each for a total of 12 TB Storage and Backup. Running DLink Firmware v1.08 and Fonz Fun Plug (FFP) v0.5 for improved software support.

moggsajt

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Re: Is it possible to upgrade firmware with no disks installed
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2010, 03:17:53 AM »

The unit I got had the 1.0/8 firmware which is the latest one for the Swedish (EU) market.

So forth I am happy with it.

//moggsajt
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