No access to GoFlexNet

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honest1

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Hi,
I had posted my issue in the Goflex net discussion thread but since that was only a discussion thread, I am starting this new thread.
History: I had installed archlinux on my goflexnet around 2 years back. Being a noob, had somehow managed to do it with help of #varkey #dinjo and reading all over the net.
Current situation: While I was doing some cleanup, I feel I had removed/deleted some critical files which has made the unit unusable as its not getting IP.
What I have tried: I have tried reinstalling archlinux on different pen drive mentioned here. http://archlinuxarm.org/support/reinstallation
2. Have tried installing debian also using the guide here http://forum.doozan.com/read.php?2,12096

Both the steps didnt helped although in second step the light blinks for few seconds and then solid green light is there.

I have been searching for the solution but didnt found something very helpful. I guess someone more experience in linux can only help.
Looking forward to your suggestions and hope it starts working :)
 
^ both the files are not available on the sendspace :([DOUBLEPOST=1404626264][/DOUBLEPOST]Any help guys.....
 
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Finally able to hook the goflex with serial. I am getting this output

# dmesg | grep tty
[ 0.000000] console [tty0] enabled
[45481.376256] usb 1-1.3: pl2303 converter now attached to ttyUSB0
[45803.294274] pl2303 ttyUSB0: pl2303 converter now disconnected from ttyUSB0
[45958.893445] usb 1-1.3: pl2303 converter now attached to ttyUSB0
[46000.048888] pl2303 ttyUSB0: pl2303 converter now disconnected from ttyUSB0
[46288.949970] usb 1-1.3: pl2303 converter now attached to ttyUSB0
[46884.038825] pl2303 ttyUSB0: pl2303 converter now disconnected from ttyUSB0
[47688.029417] usb 2-1: pl2303 converter now attached to ttyUSB0



Now I am clueless on how to proceed.
 
Another update:
I am able to ssh the device and getting ubit 0.6 prompt.
I created rescue disk and now its getting the IP.

Although, I am unable to flash arhlinux.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
 
That should work, it's just that I'm using the old one, you do have uBoot installed right

I would suggest you try the official method

  1. Download and install Arch Linux ARM:
    wget http://archlinuxarm.org/os/ArchLinuxARM-kirkwood-latest.tar.gz tar -zxvf ArchLinuxARM-kirkwood-latest.tar.gz -C alarm umount alarm
  2. Download the U-Boot installer
    wget http://archlinuxarm.org/os/armv5te/boot/goflexnet/goflexnet.sh chmod +x goflexnet.sh
  3. Run the installer to download and flash U-Boot:
    ./goflexnet.sh
  4. If successful, reboot:
    /sbin/reboot
  5. The GoFlex Net will now reboot into Arch Linux ARM.
 
Thats the problem, I don't have uboot installed and whenever I try to install it, it throws some error. I have to setup serial uart to check on it. I am getting the usb drive for it and will update here. Thanks.
 
Ok, after installing the Goflex when I install the Uboot, here is the error after downloading the goflexnet.sh


ubit0-6:~# chmod +x goflexnet.sh
ubit0-6:~# ./goflexnet.sh
./goflexnet.sh: line 8: function: not found
./goflexnet.sh: line 9: function: not found
 
You do not seem to be in the recovery mode, did you install the recovery, if yes, then remove the pendrive and reboot/restart your goflexnet

You will be at rescue:~ prompt, then try to update uBoot
 
Ahh, not sure exactly what is going on, I do not understand the above instructions, you can check what I followed here http://www.techenclave.com/communit...stall-archlinux-on-seagate-goflex-net.130879/

The problem I faced was that the uBoot arc number was not properly set, I was able to flash uBoot using serial connection using the following commands, please use this with extereme caution

"Copy the U-Boot binary u-boot.kwb to a USB stick formated with the FAT filesystem. Then plug the USB stick into your plug computer, connect the serial console and type the following commands:

usb start
fatload usb 0:1 0x800000 uboot.goflexNetHome-IDEfixed-L2Coff-EFIon.kwb
nand erase 0x0 0x80000
nand write.e 0x800000 0x0 0x80000
reset

After performing the above was successfully able to update uBoot!"

I would still suggest check with some experienced members like #varkey #dinjo #dheerajjotwani
 
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