The custom firmware loads it's utilities from disk, If Linux failed to mount the disk properly OR is unable to read it then the custom firmware would not run correctly.
Another possibility would be booting into Linux on a PC and seeing if the repair utility can fix the mounted disk.
Windows 10 has a built in Linux option, could this be a choice ?
I am also thinking of keeping the new Humax, and connecting it in parallel with the existing unit. However I would need a dual coax splitter, are you aware of any such hardware ?
Thanks for your inputs by the way.
"Windows 10 has a built in Linux option, could this be a choice?"
New to me - let us know how you get on with it and if it can read the EXT3 filing system.
Unlike TV coax Satellite cables are active and signals control to the LNB which one of 4 bands to switch to. You would end up with two units both trying to select different bands.
Running extra cables gives full independence.
There are devices that will split satellite cables that are OK if you only want to use one unit at a time or only allow one unit to be able to switch bands.
sloppyjoe - 50 minutes ago »
Windows 10 has a built in Linux option, could this be a choice ?
I am also thinking of keeping the new Humax, and connecting it in parallel with the existing unit. However I would need a dual coax splitter, are you aware of any such hardware ?
Thanks for your inputs by the way.
Not aware Windows 10 has any built in support for EXT 3 without a 3rd party driver.
https://thelinuxcode.com/mount-linux-partition-ext4-ext3-ext2-windows-10-8-7/
If you can read the disk using a PC you can copy the recordings. The video partition is in SDA 3 and copy them back to the new hard disk after reloading the full CF. Easiest way is to use a USB drive dock
If you install a new hard disk you can copy the recordings back.
REPASSAC - 45 minutes ago »
"Windows 10 has a built in Linux option, could this be a choice?"
See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about I haven't tried it but I can't see any reference to it having an ability to access ext3 file systems; it is more about allowing Linux command line tools to be used within Windows.
Here is my plan.
I have ordered a 1TB drive, which I will install in the HDR. Format it and then install the CF, and test that everything works.
I will then try to read the old disk on my PC ( I have some existing hardware that may work, if not I will get the suggested unit). I have installed the Ex2Fsd software and that is working. If all goes well I will try and copy at least one video and then FTP that to the new drive on the HDR and then test that it plays.
Does this make sense ???
sloppyjoe - 14 minutes ago »
Here is my plan.
I have ordered a 1TB drive, which I will install in the HDR. Format it and then install the CF, and test that everything works.
I will then try to read the old disk on my PC ( I have some existing hardware that may work, if not I will get the suggested unit). I have installed the Ex2Fsd software and that is working. If all goes well I will try and copy at least one video and then FTP that to the new drive on the HDR and then test that it plays.
Does this make sense ???
You will likely need the fix filepaths package to correct the .hmt files
grahamlthompson - 32 minutes ago »
sloppyjoe - 14 minutes ago »
Here is my plan.
I have ordered a 1TB drive, which I will install in the HDR. Format it and then install the CF, and test that everything works.
I will then try to read the old disk on my PC ( I have some existing hardware that may work, if not I will get the suggested unit). I have installed the Ex2Fsd software and that is working. If all goes well I will try and copy at least one video and then FTP that to the new drive on the HDR and then test that it plays.
Does this make sense ???You will likely need the fix filepaths package to correct the .hmt files
All being well and I have the CF installed, I should be able to Webif and add any these options. Fingers crossed.
sloppyjoe - 53 minutes ago »
Here is my plan.
I have ordered a 1TB drive, which I will install in the HDR. Format it and then install the CF, and test that everything works.
I will then try to read the old disk on my PC ( I have some existing hardware that may work, if not I will get the suggested unit). I have installed the Ex2Fsd software and that is working. If all goes well I will try and copy at least one video and then FTP that to the new drive on the HDR and then test that it plays.
Does this make sense ???
What make and model Hard Drive have you ordered
grahamlthompson - 2 minutes ago »
sloppyjoe - 53 minutes ago »
Here is my plan.
I have ordered a 1TB drive, which I will install in the HDR. Format it and then install the CF, and test that everything works.
I will then try to read the old disk on my PC ( I have some existing hardware that may work, if not I will get the suggested unit). I have installed the Ex2Fsd software and that is working. If all goes well I will try and copy at least one video and then FTP that to the new drive on the HDR and then test that it plays.
Does this make sense ???What make and model Hard Drive have you ordered
this one
Seagate Pipeline HD (1TB) Hard Drive (5900rpm) 6Gb/s SATA 64MB (Internal)
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