Spoilers: Yes it will FreeNAS. I did some analysis planning what I wanted to build, and these forums were very helpful. There were some things I wish I'd known in advance, so hopefully this will help the next person. All of these parts are well-known and have been previously discussed as...

hi, hopefully someone can help me here my FN Box was built off of really old Hardware (Q6600, and a MoBo which caused troubles since the beginning) and it experienced random hangs and reboots, ping would work, but everything else completely unresponsive. when connecting through ssh it would...

Hello, I am looking for feedback on a build. I have chosen the below parts based on availability and latest chipsets. I have not see a lot of posts with X11 Supermicro boards and was curious if anyone had any issues? The board has 8 SATA ports so my drive configuration is based on not having to...

Hello Everyone, I'm currently planning out my first FreeNAS build. I've built several general purpose and gaming computers in the past and am enjoying learning more about what hardware makes a great NAS. I'm attempting to build something as silent as possible and am hoping to get some advice on...

I wanted to have a FreeNAS system built for the basic purpose of storing data and having copies of that data so I can swap out the drive that died and continue with life. I don't need streaming or torrenting functionality. Uber basic FreeNAS I was going to put together non NAS sanctioned...

Hi all, I am looking to building my first FreeNAS system to upgrade an old Synology 212+ 2 bay unit. Below is my list of equipment that I am considering for the build and I will be looking for some feedback.The primary function of the NAS will be: File Server for home and 4 users. I will not be...

Hey everyone, So I just installed a Xeon E3-1240 v3 with the stock cooler (left over from a G3258, from what I could tell they use the same stock cooler form intel). Anyways, I cleared CMOS as per my board's instructions but I think it is having trouble booting. While posting, my board beeps 3...

Hello, Here is my current hardware: ASRock C226M WS Micro ATX Intel Pentium G3258 Dual-Core 3.2GHz Kingston DDR3 ECC Unbuffered (KVR16E11/8) 8gb x 4 Seagate NAS 3.5" 3TB x 6 (raidz2) Sandisk Cruzer CZ33 16gb x 2 (mirrored) for boot SeaSonic G Series SSR-550RM 550W Modular Plus Gold Fractal Node...

Hi So I asked this question before, based in the UK... but after some research and queries on here and on other forums I have a new look. Server- Xeon: Plex, Torrent, Sickbeard, couchpotato etc (may look to use pi to do part- not sure) 1 htpc player (Intel Nuc) to handle all 4k play back. So...

I'm on the verge of setting up my first FreeNAS, and for a number of reasons I've decided to run it as a VM on a linux server that I am about to build (using KVM). I'd like to experiment and play around on this FreeNAS VM setup, and if it looks good over the next months, I might then move it...

I am going to build my first NAS with FreeNAS and I have done a lot of research on what hardware to get. Still, since this is my first build I am a little worried that I might miss something. The main thing I want to use my NAS for is Plex, and sharing videos with my family across households...

Hello All, Long time lurker, first time poster. Looking to get some feedback on my build. Have already done my own desktop gaming build, but am intimidated by the world of server-grade hardware. I have a current selection of parts, but I am open to suggestions. What will I be using this for...

Hello All! I too am wanting a Plex + Storage Server. Can you guys let me know your thoughts? I have been beating my head up on this for SEVERAL weeks now and after going back and forth from forum to forum to YouTube.. I HOPE i have something good now. Here is what I was thinking...