I have that same exact server. Only difference is CPU, RAM and I'm using SAS drives instead of SATA.
I also downgraded my 3008 FW to match the Freenas driver version (5).
[root@plexnas] ~# dmesg | grep mpr mpr0: <LSI SAS3008> port 0xe000-0xe0ff mem 0xfb200000-0xfb20ffff irq 26 at device 0.0 on pci1 mpr0: IOCFacts : mpr0: Firmware: 05.00.00.00, Driver: 05.255.05.00-fbsd
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I had to purchase the SFF-8087 to SFF-8642 cable from Newegg to get the M1015 to work with the backplane. I am expecting this cable today to try a test of the 3008 directly to the drives.
On the firmware, I also started with 6 but went down to 5 at your suggestion:
Code:[root@plexnas] ~# dmesg | grep mpr mpr0: <LSI SAS3008> port 0xe000-0xe0ff mem 0xfb200000-0xfb20ffff irq 26 at device 0.0 on pci1 mpr0: IOCFacts : mpr0: Firmware: 05.00.00.00, Driver: 05.255.05.00-fbsd
Did you ever have a chance to try hooking the 3008 directly to the SATA drives with the new cable? I'm looking to pull the trigger on the same board, but initially, will not need the LSI expander. I will just use SFF-8642 to SATA cables until I add more drives and pick up another expander.
Thanks for the info, I placed an order for the X10SRH-CLN4F this evening. Can't wait to get this new system setup. Hopefully the next couple of FreeNAS v9.3 updates bring some more stability to the LSI 3008 drivers.
There seems to be a new firmware/driver combination on the horizon, which is said to iron out most of the big issues. No ETA that I know of, though, and it'll need a bit before showing up on FreeNAS after that.
You can try checking the bug tracker for mpr stuff. It's mostly about information that trickles down from the devs, who are in contact with the LSI software guys.That is welcomed news. Is there a site or feed that I can watch for news on updated drivers/firmware (besides the forums here)?