Activate then Upgrade but Too Many Devices

[Dan M]

Hello all,

 

I've got an activation code for Basic that I bought through the website (but I have too many devices, so I'll I need to upgade that Basic code to Pro).   But when I put in the activation code in the app, I get a Too Many Devices messages and the system won't let me go further.    I can't upgrade via the website, only the app.    The whole point was to use the 15% off Summer Sale code for Basic, then upgrade to Pro.  (Unfortunately, I'm in a position where I'm always looking for a way to save a buck!)

 

Any ideas?

[Mainfrezzer]

A quick and dirty fix is to disable the sata ports in the bios or just shutdown the server, unplug enough sata cables, fire the system back up, upgrade and then re-enable the sata ports / plug the cables back in.

Alternatively, just boot the usb key on a different pc and upgrade that way

Edited August 14, 2023 by Mainfrezzer

[JorgeB]

You can also do this:

https://forums.unraid.net/topic/143234-basic-too-many-attached-devices-to-activate/?do=findComment&comment=1292305

 

[Dan M]

9 hours ago, JorgeB said:

You can also do this:

https://forums.unraid.net/topic/143234-basic-too-many-attached-devices-to-activate/?do=findComment&comment=1292305

 

This worked great:

echo 1 > /sys/block/sdX/device/delete
(replace sdX with sda, sdb, sdc, whatever)
 

It wasn't working for me at first, but then a lightbulb went off (on?) in my dim brain and I stopped the array.  Bingo.