Update breaks QNAP NAS

Just updated my QNAP TS-253D to the latest OS build: QTS 5.2.2.2950 build 20241114. Unfortunately this has killed SMB networking and disabled various configuration utilities. I can no longer access my shared folders. MinimServer and Plex still work.

I gather that others have had the same issues and this update has now been withdrawn.

Apparently the solution is to manually download then reinstall the previous OS version. Will try in the morning.

Would hate to have to rebuild from scratch with 8TB of data to restore and fairly complex share and network setups to reconfigure.

Fingers crossed.

Jim.

Sorry to hear that Jim - my TS451 updated yesterday to same release and no issues so far thank goodness. I use asset rather than minimserver - shall keep an eye on things. Hope the rollback has been smooth.

Peter

Just did the rollback. Seems to have worked.

Will be less impatient to update next time.

Jim.

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Are you backing up the data on this Qnap if not buy an external powered USB drive >2TB in size. Qnaps offer a great backup facility, one touch backups or scheduled.

Oh yes, a very comprehensive backup regime is in place. (It’s what I used to do for a living!)

To an older NAS, to a big drive in my main PC, and, in rotation, to multiple external drives, one of which is held off site. All scripted.

Jim

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Perfect!

It amazes me how many people dont have good backups, looks like you’ve got it covered :grin:

I also use a QNAP owned it for 10+ years but sync to another Qnap and a couple of USB drives, one kept offsite.