I'm curious about using Optane for ZIL/SLOG in an older machine (a Dell Precision T7600). I haven't been able to sort out the CPU and chipset compatibility constraints with regard to FreeNAS usage. I know these devices are officially meant for use with only 7th gen CPUs and higher but I don't know if this limitation applies to our use case.
Can I buy a small M.2 NVMe Optane, drop it into a $20 PCIe adapter, stick it in a PCIe slot, and profit from speedy ZIL goodness?
Can I buy a small M.2 NVMe Optane, drop it into a $20 PCIe adapter, stick it in a PCIe slot, and profit from speedy ZIL goodness?