Unable to create repository pfSense

heaky · Feb 11, 2016, 7:09 PM

Today upgraded pfSense from 2.2.6 to 2.3 current snapshot. Every 20 seconds I got a 'Unable to create repository pfSense' in the System logs.
When I try to update the firmware I get 'Repository pfSense-core contains no repodata table, need to re-create database'.

Someone know how to fix this?

jimp · Feb 11, 2016, 9:42 PM

Can you provide some more detail about your configuration?

Is it a full install? NanoBSD? Do you have /var and /tmp in a RAM disk?

heaky · Feb 12, 2016, 6:42 AM

Used the 2G nanobsd upgrade file from 11-feb. /var and /tmp are using the RAM. System is an Alix 2d13.

jimp · Feb 12, 2016, 8:26 PM

Does it work if you set the disk to be permanently read/write under Diagnostics > NanoBSD?

Does it work if you connect using the console or ssh and try option 13 from the menu?

heaky · Feb 12, 2016, 9:34 PM

Activated the option 'Permanent Read/Write' under NanoBSD. Without a reboot, the update function in the console failed with the last messages: "GMA user_version=2012; in file pkgdb.c:2394: disk I/O error
Unable to create repository pfSense, Unable to update repository pfSense." System logs keeps show messages like 'database is locked' and 'Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue…'.

Never seen any i/o errors with the 2.2 firmware. Must I turn off the /tmp and /var to run in the RAM?

What can I do?

jimp · Feb 12, 2016, 11:03 PM

You can't turn that off on NanoBSD. It sounds almost like it's having trouble with your disk.

I'm running 2.3 on my ALIX with a CF and its' fine, though I leave it set to permanent RW. I also upgraded it from 2.2.6 a while back. It's possible there are upgrade issues yet with NanoBSD but we'd need some more info, maybe a copy of your upgrade log from /conf at least

Though the best thing to try would be to put 2.2.6 on a fresh CF, restore your config, and then upgrade again.

Do you have any packages installed?

heaky · Feb 13, 2016, 6:41 PM

Installed 2.2.6 on an Sandisk Ultra CF 15mb/s, this gives boot problems with the Alix. Got a newer Sandisk Ultra 30mb/s and this boot without any problems and also the speed feels better. So before I upgrade to 2.3, I want to order some backup CF-cards, what are the best CF the Alix can handle?

jimp · Feb 14, 2016, 1:13 PM

There are already some threads around discussing that, best not to rehash it here, though the Sandisk Ultra 30MB/s is a good choice if it works fast for you.