I'm currently planning my next big server disk upgrade and I'd like some advice on the best way to go about it given various criteria. I have two FreeNAS servers. "X10" is my primary server and "Gen8" is the backup. Their specs are as follows. Primary server, aka "X10" FreeNAS 9.10.2-U5...

I'm working on a new build right now. I already have motherboardboard/CPU/RAM and am reusing my existing chassis. This is a 4 bay hot-swap case. I also can add two SSDs inside, but I'm really writing more about how to use the main storage bays. I'm currently behind the times a bit (points at...

Hi All! Using HPE MicroServer gen 10 3x2TB WD Purple (ZFS) 1x2TB WD Purple (RAW) for non important stuff (maybe 'll move it to WD MyCloud and make 4x2TB) 1x256GB SSD for boot SMB sharing for home usage NextCloud ) Emby

Hello, I have just bought an HP Microserver Gen10 to run FreeNAS on to replace my failing Netgear ReadyNAS Duo and probably once I have it working to replace my Qnap NAS as well. Before I bought the HP I read about the installation problems with the Gen10 here on this forum...

Hello all, The config scenario I want to build revolves around HP's Microserver Gen8. I plan to buy a second Gen8 since the price is dirt cheap with the basic config, 190 pounds for the lowest config. Now these little cubes support 16Gb of RAM max which is the limiting factor into getting more...

If anyone can help me with this I'd greatly appreciate it. I've read a number of posts about people using the M1015 as an HBA for ZFS in thier N40L MicroServers but after installing one in mine, I'm unable to boot from USB - so I can't boot into FreeNAS and I couldn't install a different OS...

Hi all I have Freenas using a HP N54L with 4 HDD booting from USB I want to change it all to a new HP Gen 8 that i intend to buy. The main function at the moment is running Plex and transmission, so i have 4 hdd full of data Anyone can help? Also, i am running Freenas on an 4GB usb stick...

Hi everyone, First time here as an owner of a FreeNas Box. I would like to share my setup with you. _____________________________________________________________ Model : Hp ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 CPU : Intel Celeron Dual Core G1610T @ 2.3Ghz RAM : 16GB ECC – Kingston HDD ...