Install Open Media Vault On Usb Stick

Posted on

I've been trying to install OpenMediaVault 4.1.3 from an usb stick on my HP Microserver Gen8. I created the boot stick in various ways (dd, etcher, UNetbootin) but during installation (in the partitioning step) I repeatedly ended up with the following error message (and later 'creating ext4 file system failed' appeared):

Poweredge T300 Boot From USB. Linux Mint / Ubuntu USB-Stick zur Installation erstellen und booten, Anleitung auf Deutsch - Duration: 4:26. Maxico Anleitungen und.

To create the stick with dd, I followed the official instructions here. I also made sure that SATA support is set to AHCI and I also tested versions 3.0.94 and 4.0.14.

Open Media Vault Review

What can I do to solve this issue?

FábioFábio

1 Answer

Usb

I've managed to solve the issue in the following way:

  1. burn the openmediavault iso on a cd

  2. format the usb stick with ext4 file system, under macOS I did this with:

    2.1 brew install e2fsprogs

    2.2 sudo $(brew --prefix e2fsprogs)/sbin/mkfs.ext4 /dev/disk3

  3. plug in the ext4-formatted usb stick, boot from cd and follow the installation wizard -> partitioning doesn't fail in this constellation for me

FábioFábio

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged usbdebianbootable-mediaext4 or ask your own question.

Stick

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy.

Open Media Vault Install

Your browser has JavaScript disabled. If you would like to use all features of this site, it is mandatory to enable JavaScript.

How To Install Open Media Vault

Windows 10 usb install stick

  • XYZ1

    Beginner

    Hi,
    I want to buy the HP ProLiant MicroServer N54L and use Open Media Vault with 2x 1.5TB harddisks in RAID1.
    Additionally to the external USB ports, the N54L also has one internal USB port.
    Based on my understanding and according to the Wiki (wiki.openmediavault.org/index.php?title=Installation) it would be possible to install Open Media Vault 'on' a USB stick.
    However, accordingto the Wiki it's not recommended:

    What is your experience?
    Are there any disadvantages?
    Thanks and best regards!
    P.S.: I was also searching for this topic within the forum but could only find how to install Open Media Vault 'from' a USB stick, whereas I want to install it 'on' a USB stick.