update from 6.8.0 to 6.8.3 results in network failure

[marcus523]

Hi

 

I attempted to update my unraid server (Dell T20) from 6.8.0 to 6.8.3. The update completed with no reported issues. After rebooting my network configuration is totally screwed up, I get/can see the following issues:-

 

1. Messages in the boot process indicate missing components

2. Bonding reported as failed

3. IP address is reported as 169.254.x.x

 

The above is concerning because I have NEVER activated network bonding (don't need or want it), my router DHCP's addresses in the 192.168.x.x range. 

 

I have tried the following:-

1. logging on as root at the local console - system refused to recognise password

2. set up small network (169.254.x.x address range) - unraid server was unreachable

 

Has anybody else had issues like this and how did they resolve them? 

[trurl]

9 minutes ago, marcus523 said:

logging on as root at the local console - system refused to recognise password

This suggests a problem with your flash drive and the upgrade, which could be the cause of all other symptoms.

 

Do you have a current backup of flash?

 

[marcus523]

unfortunately not. I can access the usb with no issues however.

 

I am happy to rebuild the server provided I can get a replacement key (have original purchase emails). Looking at unraid guide I need to have disks in right order.  Any idea how I can find this out?

[itimpi]

14 minutes ago, marcus523 said:

Looking at unraid guide I need to have disks in right order. 

This is only true if you want to avoid havilg to rebuild parity2 (assuming you even have a parity2).   Order is not significant as far as parity1 is concerned.

 

Be interested to know exactly where you saw the statement about order in case the guide needs amending.

 

 

[trurl]

17 minutes ago, marcus523 said:

I can access the usb with no issues however.

Put flash in PC and let it checkdisk. While there make a backup.

 

Try again. Be sure to use a USB2 port to boot from.

 

If it still doesn't work, prepare flash as a new install and copy the config folder from your backup. The config folder on flash is all you need to get going just as you were.

[marcus523]

Hi

 

thank you forbyour assistance. I reformatted the usb drive, installed 6.8.3 as a new install and copied over the config directory. After booting I had to re-enter the original purchase url (from email) and all works perfectly now.

 

Many thanks for  the help.

 

Stay safe