DeltaAlphaOscar Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) TL:DR: I can't get assigned a valid IP when starting UNRAID This is my server build: PCPP link. I'm trying to run v6.8.1 (Trial version if that matters) My issues: I'm not getting a valid IP, the only thing I'm getting is "IPv4 address: 169.254.222.203" and "IPv6 address: not set" I'm getting the "FATAL: Module bonding not found in directory /lib/modules/4.19.94-unRAID Cannot find device "bond0" " I was also getting some issues about finding directories, something something "/dev/disk/by-label/UNRAID" Things I've done: I've used the installer, so it should name and format my drive correctly. "UNRAID" and FAT32 Prior to trying to run Unraid on Node 304 (before I got all my components) I was able to run Unraid successfully on an old Dell Inspiron. I got a head-start pre-clearing some 12TB Easystores. Same USB Same installer Same network cable and router I haven't booted up anything else on the Node 304 but I was able to successfully check for BIOS update with the Ethernet plugged in to make sure I had up to date BIOS and that the internet was working. I've tried every USB port (2.0 and 3.0) I don't have any USB drives not in use, so I haven't been able to try others yet. But the one I using should work because it working on my Dell. On thing that is weird is that it's a USB3.0 drive but it's only recognized on USB 2.0 port. Not just during boot, I'm talking through the Window's Explorer I'm a major noob just getting into the server world. Edited January 31, 2020 by DeltaAlphaOscar SOLVED Quote Link to comment
Frank1940 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Can you get us the Diagnostics file? If you have the GUI, Tools >>> Diagnostics. If you have only the console, login and type diagnostics the file will be written to the logs folder/directory of the flash drive. Post up the file in a new post. Quote Link to comment
DeltaAlphaOscar Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Upon reading some other posts to try to troubleshoot this myself, I can access the GUI after logging in as root. This isn't my image, but it's what comes up after logging in. In the 'start' menu, I had access to the console/terminal/command line but when typing in diagnostics, it says something along the lines of it not being a valid command. I'm not at (home) my server at the moment so I might not have the exact phraseology. After rereading your post @Frank1940, I may not have had the 's' at the end of diagnostics when I was troubleshooting last night... Quote Link to comment
limetech Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 7 hours ago, DeltaAlphaOscar said: I'm getting the "FATAL: Module bonding not found in directory /lib/modules/4.19.94-unRAID Cannot find device "bond0" " This means something wrong with your usb flash boot device. Either the volume label is not set to UNRAID or a file is missing or corrupted (bzmodules). I suggest you try a different USB flash device or try re-install. You can check volume label while plugged into PC. Should also be FAT32 file system. Quote Link to comment
DeltaAlphaOscar Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 @Frank1940, I tried to run the diagnostics and this time, I didn't get the invalid command comment because I remembered the "s". It seemingly did it's thing. BUT there wasn't a log folder created... @limetech, I mentioned in my post that I tried using both the installer as well as doing it manually. It's always "UNRAID" and is always formatted FAT32. The USB (DTSE9-G2) worked on the Dell I mentioned. This is what makes me think it should be fine(?). But alas I did manage to find another spare no-name USB last night and I got the same issues. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment
Frank1940 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Make certain that you have the flash drive plugged into a UBS2 port (usually black plastic insert). Not a USB3 port (Usually a blue plastic insert). Quote Link to comment
DeltaAlphaOscar Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 @Frank1940, I tried all ports both USB2.0 & USB3.0. Quote Link to comment
limetech Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 You should be able to type this at the console: mount /dev/disk/by-label/UNRAID /boot Then tell me what error it spits out. Quote Link to comment
DeltaAlphaOscar Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 @limetech, I get this below: mount: /boot: special device /dev/disk/by-label/UNRAID does not exist. Quote Link to comment
limetech Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 12 hours ago, DeltaAlphaOscar said: @limetech, I get this below: mount: /boot: special device /dev/disk/by-label/UNRAID does not exist. You are double-dog sure the USB flash device has volume label UNRAID ? If so, I can't explain what the problem might be except some kind of issue with USB subsystem. How about output of this command: lsblk Quote Link to comment
DeltaAlphaOscar Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 @limetech, 99.9% the volume is named "UNRAID" I've used both manual method and the installer, and in all instances, the volume is labeled correctly when I looking in disk management. Hard to believe that the installer would incorrectly label it. I'll try that command when I get home. I'm also going to stop by Best Buy and get a few of the recommended drives to try out. Quote Link to comment
JorgeB Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Doubt it will help in this case but might be worth a try creating flash with diskpart: Backup config folder from flash, then in Windows open a command prompt window as administrator, then type in this order: -diskpart -list disk -select disk x (x=your flash drive) -clean -create partition primary -format fs=fat32 label=UNRAID quick -active -assign -exit -close cmd window -unzip new Unraid install to flash -restore the previously backed up config folder -execute make_bootable as admin Quote Link to comment
DeltaAlphaOscar Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thanks to everyone that tried to help out. I tried many other flash drive to finally find one that works. 2 out of 11 flash drives worked. I could've stopped after the first one worked, but was curious so I tested all I had access to. None of the Unraid recommended ones worked on my new build. All of them worked on my on my off-the-shelf Dell Inspiron. What I've learned is that even if a drive boots on one computer, that it won't necessarily work in others. If a mod wouldn't mind tagging this as resolved, that'd be great! Quote Link to comment
Frank1940 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, DeltaAlphaOscar said: If a mod wouldn't mind tagging this as resolved, that'd be great! You should be able to do this yourself by editing your first post in this thread. Quote Link to comment
DeltaAlphaOscar Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 @Frank1940, In these forums, is there anymore to it than just adding [SOLVED] to the title, or is there way to tag/flair it as solved. Quote Link to comment
Frank1940 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, DeltaAlphaOscar said: @Frank1940, In these forums, is there anymore to it than just adding [SOLVED] to the title, or is there way to tag/flair it as solved. Yep! See here: Quote Link to comment
Young Zaphod Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 On 1/31/2020 at 2:22 PM, DeltaAlphaOscar said: Thanks to everyone that tried to help out. I tried many other flash drive to finally find one that works. 2 out of 11 flash drives worked. I could've stopped after the first one worked, but was curious so I tested all I had access to. None of the Unraid recommended ones worked on my new build. All of them worked on my on my off-the-shelf Dell Inspiron. What I've learned is that even if a drive boots on one computer, that it won't necessarily work in others. If a mod wouldn't mind tagging this as resolved, that'd be great! Hey @DeltaAlphaOscar, Would you mind sharing which brands of USB worked for your system?? I'm having a very similar issue, and I if could increase my chances to more than 2 out of 11, that would be swell. I know that every system is different, and what works for yours might not work for mine. Quote Link to comment
Young Zaphod Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I eventually got to success by attempting starting with a totally new flash drive. By totally new, I mean I got flash drive, formatted it and then installed a demo version of the UnRaid. Much to my surprise, it worked immediately with the new hardware. After a bit more exploration I discovered that my old flashdrive was running an older version of UnRaid. Once I updated it to a newer version, everything ran just fine. To any future readers, Please learn from my failure, just update the UnRaid OS. Quote Link to comment
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