Hello together,
I bought a bundle of three almost the same USB-sticks.

(3x Transcend JetFlash 350 32GB USB 2.0)
This stick is often recommended for Unraid.

Now I checked all three sticks with the Unraid USB-Creator if the sticks have an unique GUID.
Unraid USB-Creator has accepted two of the sticks, but for the third stick there wasn't shown an GUID.

 

Now I've read out the data of each stick via USB-View and compared them. Every stick has a proper
deposited Instance ID, which seems to be responsible for the GUID.
Here I can't see any reasons, why the GUID from the third stick isn't shown by the Unraid USB-Creator.
Please see the attached screenshots. (Compare Stick No1 / No2 with Stick No3)

Is there possibly a bug in the Unraid USB-Creator-Software? (Version 1.0.1)
 

Thank you.

 

On 12/11/2024 at 9:59 PM, Padi75 said:

I bought a bundle of three almost the same USB-sticks.

(3x Transcend JetFlash 350 32GB USB 2.0)

 

Hi,

I also bought a Transcent USB-stick recently and it doesnt show me a GUID (JetFlash 600 16 GB; TS16GJF600). According to device properties there should be one. Do you have a solution for your USB-stick or did you return it?

Try using the manual install method:

https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/getting-started/manual-install-method/

Thanks, I tried and it worked. Is there an issue with the USB-creator or is it a problem of the stick?

Edited January 6, 20251 yr by Aeious

2 hours ago, Aeious said:

Thanks, I tried and it worked. Is there an issue with the USB-creator or is it a problem of the stick?

I hope the crew keeps an eye on this problem.

USB sticks are not exactly the means of choice for such critical applications.

It would be interesting to know whether there could be a solution without a USB stick in the future.
Is it not possible to attach a licence key to an SSD?

5 hours ago, Aeious said:

 

 

Hi,

I also bought a Transcent USB-stick recently and it doesnt show me a GUID (JetFlash 600 16 GB; TS16GJF600). According to device properties there should be one. Do you have a solution for your USB-stick or did you return it?

The screenshots actually speak a clear language.
I've ordered three sticks at one time. For me it was ok that two out of three sticks work.

No need for return because of 7 Euros. I can use the third stick regularly as data stick.

3 hours ago, JorgeB said:

Try using the manual install method:

https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/getting-started/manual-install-method/

Thanks for your help.

OK - there's a workaround for a manual installation.

But what is happening after that?

Does Unraid see after this manual installation the GUID?
If not, the use of this stick doesn't make any sense.

Edited January 6, 20251 yr by Padi75

2 hours ago, Aeious said:

Thanks, I tried and it worked. Is there an issue with the USB-creator or is it a problem of the stick?

Does Unraid accept your stick regarding GUID and the Unraid-Licence?

If so, the ID must be displayed in the settings, or?

Edited January 6, 20251 yr by Padi75

9 hours ago, Padi75 said:

Does Unraid accept your stick regarding GUID and the Unraid-Licence?

It will, assuming the GUID is unique, you can get it by going to Tools - Registration

I had Problems with the sticks to. 2 of 3 came up with errors alone while the creator is writing...

@SpencerJ Weren't you folks hiring someone to rebuild the USB Creator code?

Seems that a deep dive is needed into why the USB creator code has issues, and perhaps need to have a broader view of the current flash drive hardware and market as a whole.  I understand LT's need to protect their IP, as well as the difficulty in any migration away from the flash drive based system.  But the long ongoing issues folks have creating a boot flash drive is not a good look.

they should sell complete sticks with licence keys on it

Edited January 7, 20251 yr by OLocker