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    pfsense+ upgrade from 22.05 to 23.01 causes kernel panic

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    • J
      Jarei
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      been trying to upgrade my old intel pc used as firewall
      with pfsense+ 23.01 but end up with a kernel panic after reboot
      pfsense_23.01_crash_report.txt

      anyone have any insight into whats causing the problem ?

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      • jimpJ
        jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
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        That backtrace doesn't look familiar, but you are also using some extremely old hardware there, so it's possible those drivers have issues since they rarely get used these days. For example it looks like you have a dc 10/100 interface which is what it's configuring when it crashes.

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        • stephenw10S
          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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          Same identical crash each time so it's almost certainly a software bug. But, yeah, even I don't have any dc(4) NICs. I do have alc(4) and fxp(4) NICs running 23.05 no problem though so I'd say it's almost certainly a problem in the dc(4) driver.

          Steve

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            Jarei @jimp
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            @jimp said in pfsense+ upgrade from 22.05 to 23.01 causes kernel panic:

            That backtrace doesn't look familiar, but you are also using some extremely old hardware there, so it's possible those drivers have issues since they rarely get used these days. For example it looks like you have a dc 10/100 interface which is what it's configuring when it crashes.

            thanks guys i will see if i can find a replacement nic for old betsy hehe yeah can't afford anything modern so using what i have laying around
            has been working flawlessly for over a decade

            had a feeling this day would come eventually when things start failing i'll let you know if replacing the card gets it going again

            thanks again for the help

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            • stephenw10S
              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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              Yeah I can't see any open FreeBSD bugs for that but the user base has got to be small at this point.
              Older 1G Intel NICs are cheap and reliable. Especially if you get something OEM rebranded:
              https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/list-of-nics-and-their-equivalent-oem-parts.20974/

              Steve

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                Jarei
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                well the good news is changing that problem card solved the problem running 23.01 atm had zfs saved snapshot so could test it quickly

                now my license does not work anymore so can't upgrade to 23.05 like yay think i'll move my shit over to something else

                just by changing 1 network card license is void
                this just plain sucks :(

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                  SteveITS Galactic Empire @Jarei
                  last edited by

                  @Jarei The NDI changes with any hardware change. If you're a home/lab user just request another free Plus license.

                  Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
                  When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
                  Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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                  • stephenw10S
                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                    Send me your new NDI in chat and the old one (if you have it) and I'll update it.

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                    • DefenderLLCD
                      DefenderLLC @Jarei
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                      @Jarei said in pfsense+ upgrade from 22.05 to 23.01 causes kernel panic:

                      well the good news is changing that problem card solved the problem running 23.01 atm had zfs saved snapshot so could test it quickly

                      now my license does not work anymore so can't upgrade to 23.05 like yay think i'll move my shit over to something else

                      just by changing 1 network card license is void
                      this just plain sucks :(

                      Are you seriously complaining about a free license that didn't cost you a single dime? Feel free to "move your ****" to another firewall platform.

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