Upgrading from 8.2 to 9.3...issues

[derek1387]

So, I have been doing some research on trying to upgrade from 8.2 all the way up to 9.x, and running into problems.
I have tried through the GUI, and it just seems to get stuck and says my ISO/image or checksum is incorrect.

I downloaded a copy of my config file...what about just making a new installation on a new USB and uplading my config file...would that work?
Help please! Trying to start using Plex from FreeNAS and all the other cool plugins, but apparently 8.2 makes it difficult


I want to make sure I keep all my data on my drives as well. Running FreeNAS off of a USB stick

 

[dlavigne]

I downloaded a copy of my config file...what about just making a new installation on a new USB and uplading my config file...would that work?

Yes, if the install succeeds you should be able to restore your config and import your pool.

 

[derek1387]

Looks like I was able to install 9.3 on a new jump drive....but trying to upload my config file is causing some issues. Looks like we are stuck on "re0 Link State changed to UP" for about 20 minutes....

 

[gpsguy]

re0 is your Realtek NIC. Perhaps FreeNAS dropped support for yours along the way. I know joeschmuck ran into problems with his onboard Realtek NIC, perhaps somewhere in the 9.2.x.x versions and ended up switching to an Intel Pro/1000 CT.

I wouldn't have tried to jump all the way from 8.2 to 9.3. Perhaps 8.2 ->8.32 -> 9.2.1 -> 9.2.1.9 -> 9.3

There have been a lot of changes since 8.2

 

[dlavigne]

Is that during the reboot? If so, does pressing ctrl c move things along?