NETGEAR ReadyNAS RN716x Firmware 6.4.0 Download

Posted at December 3, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

NETGEAR ReadyNAS RN716x Firmware 6.4.0 Description

New Features:

- Added contextual help documentation in local admin GUI.
- Share quota support. You can now set a size limit on a share.
Note that the size limit will be enforced but not displayed from connected clients.
- Added ReadyCLOUD shareable web links that can be copied and pasted.
- Added the ability to share a folder through ReadyCLOUD using a web link, without the need for the invited person to create an account.
- Added global snapshot space consumption metrics in the local admin GUI Shares page.
- Added additional ReadyCLOUD regional servers to enhance robustness in cloud access.

Enhancements & Bug Fixes:

- Updated the Linux Kernel which includes BTRFS, iSCSI and NFS enhancements.
- ReadyNAS 102, 104, and 2120 now support volumes greater than 16TB.
- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements.
- Addressed NCQ delay on ReadyNAS 3130 SATA channels.

Deployment Notes / Limitations:

- Wake on LAN (WOL) will not be supported on the ReadyNAS 4220 at this time using the 10GbE port. Use the 1GbE port for WOL.
- There is no error message presented in the local admin GUI when the USB key is missing from the system for encrypted volumes. The LCD display will present a message that the USB key is missing.
- If the USB key is missing for encrypted volumes, the power LED will blink for 10 minutes. If no USB key is plugged in within 10 minutes, the encrypted volume won't be mounted and will be inactive.
- If a Flex-RAID volume has been expanded, the volume cannot be switched back to X-RAID mode..
- If you wish to remove a USB storage device, you should first eject the drive in the local admin GUI before removing the USB device from the ReadyNAS to prevent errors on the file system of the USB device.
- ReadyNAS 102, 104, and 2120 only support creating iSCSI LUNs 8TB and smaller.
- ReadyNAS devices updated to ReadyNAS 6.4.0 or later cannot be downgraded to earlier version.
- When initially upgrading your ReadyNAS to 6.4.0, a quota scan takes place during boot. This may cause the unit to take some time to do a scan, depending on your volume usage. Allow some time when restarting your ReadyNAS for the first time after upgrading.

About NAS Firmware:

Upgrading the Network-Attached Storage (NAS) firmware can improve the system’s overall performance, stability, and security by adding various fixes for related issues, enhancing existing features (or adding support for new ones), or updating different applications.

Due to the high number of NAS manufacturers, as well as network storage types, installing a new firmware might not be always as easy as it appears – and not too safe either. Failing to perform a software update can cause serious malfunctions to the network storage.

So, before you even consider applying this release, carefully read the installation guide and initiate the process only when you have understood and completely familiarized yourself with all the steps.

Moreover, it would be best if you take into account using a UPS unit (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to perform this task, because no power disruption should affect the upgrade.

With all these aspects in mind, after you have read the installation guide, click the download button to apply this firmware version to your NAS. Remember to check back with our website in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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