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[madaim]

Assuming you have sufficient RAM in your workstation, you could test FreeNAS using a virtualization program. VMware player is free.

thanks bro......it worked in VMware. but why it didnt work in real environment?

 

[gpsguy]

Obviously there were compatibility issues in trying to use your old desktop pc as a server for FreeNAS. With many users using VMware to test FreeNAS, the FreeNAS guide shows how to install FreeNAS on ESXi. While the directions are for ESXi, it could apply to Player and Workstation too.

Unless you are a virtualization expert and have supported hardware, don't use this environment for production use. You won't be able to do some things, like run SMART tests on drives, but you should be able to kick the tires on the product.

If you like it - read the hardware stickies and see what's recommended. If you have still have questions, start a new thread with your proposed equipment list.

Good luck!

 

[depasseg]

Are you able to boot anything else from USB? Try something like a windows recovery. I'm not sure the issue is specific to freenas.

 

[madaim]

Are you able to boot anything else from USB? Try something like a windows recovery. I'm not sure the issue is specific to freenas.

i tried ubuntu and i was able to boot.

 

[madaim]

Obviously there were compatibility issues in trying to use your old desktop pc as a server for FreeNAS. With many users using VMware to test FreeNAS, the FreeNAS guide shows how to install FreeNAS on ESXi. While the directions are for ESXi, it could apply to Player and Workstation too.

Unless you are a virtualization expert and have supported hardware, don't use this environment for production use. You won't be able to do some things, like run SMART tests on drives, but you should be able to kick the tires on the product.

If you like it - read the hardware stickies and see what's recommended. If you have still have questions, start a new thread with your proposed equipment list.

Good luck!

my friend has spare desktop. dual core processor, 4gb ram, 3 hard drives - 250gb,350gb and 500gb. i am going to try Freenas on it.....

thanks for your all help... you guys are genius.

 

[danb35]

I'd like to again offer the suggestion that the GPT partition table on the boot device in 9.3 is a strong suspect. @madaim, what happens if you try 9.2.1.9?

 

[madaim]

I'd like to again offer the suggestion that the GPT partition table on the boot device in 9.3 is a strong suspect. @madaim, what happens if you try 9.2.1.9?

bro ...i just tried 9.2.19 and i was able to boot from usb flash drive but it is stuck on "waiting upto 5 seconds for ixdiagnose to finish......done".

i have attached picture here

thanks for helping me bro....

 

[madaim]

I'd like to again offer the suggestion that the GPT partition table on the boot device in 9.3 is a strong suspect. @madaim, what happens if you try 9.2.1.9?

ok....finally it is working now...took about 30 mins to boot. is it normal? am i stuck at 9.2.1.9? cant upgrade?

 

[danb35]

Well, you've shown that your system, at least in its present configuration, won't boot from a GPT-formatted USB stick. If there's a BIOS upgrade available, that may help. Otherwise, you may need other hardware.

 

[madaim]

Well, you've shown that your system, at least in its present configuration, won't boot from a GPT-formatted USB stick. If there's a BIOS upgrade available, that may help. Otherwise, you may need other hardware.

i already have latest BIOS. Atleast i can test it and if it like it. i will upgrade my hardware.thanks for your all help....