Truenas on USB key - error

[Deen]

Hello

I managed to install Truenas on the Sandisk USB key, but after a few times I received this error message:

My hardware :
CPU : i7 930 socket 1366
Motherboard : Asus p6x58d-e
Memory : 14gig
USB key : SanDisk SDCZ430-128G


My NAS is not responding on usb key...
I tried 2-3 times and it's always the same result on the USB key.

I installed Truenas on a Kingston 256 gig SSD hard drive (sata) and everything works and remains stable.

I check the BIOS option and found nothing.

Thx for your help

 

[Redcoat]

Welcome to the forums!

USB's are known to have short life as boot drives for FreeNAS/TrueNAS which is why they are no longer recommended. You found the solution with your SSD boot drive. A search here will confirm...

 

[Deen]

Yes, but the idea of putting the OS on a USB key is to use the 6 ports SATA for storage disks
:(

 

[Redcoat]

Yes, but the idea of putting the OS on a USB key is to use the 6 ports SATA for storage disks
:(

Understood, but if your USB key doesn't work then you need to consider the alternative. If you search here you will find this issue discussed and debated ad-nauseam. Your solution is to get an HBA and free up mainboard sata port(s).

 

[Redcoat]

BTW - USB2 keys have a better history than USB3 - try a USB2 port if you have one. YMMV.

 

[Deen]

BTW - USB2 keys have a better history than USB3 - try a USB2 port if you have one. YMMV.

ok i try usb 2
thx

 

[Redcoat]

I looked at your motherboard spec. The Realtek NIC is your next likely hurdle. Good luck.

 

[Deen]

A good HBA SATA card need Raid option ?

 

[Redcoat]

A good HBA SATA card need Raid option ?

No. FreeNAS/TrueNAS needs direct access to the drives to allow its software raid so definitely no hardware raid. Take a look at this from our Resources section https://www.truenas.com/community/r...bas-and-why-cant-i-use-a-raid-controller.139/ for more understanding.

Many forum members buy used HBA's on ebay - I have two from "Art of the Server" that came already flashed to IT mode in my FreeNAS boxes.

 

[Deen]

I looked at your motherboard spec. The Realtek NIC is your next likely hurdle. Good luck.

Some people have problem with Realtek NIC ?
With transfert file ? or performance ?

 

[jenksdrummer]

A good HBA SATA card need Raid option ?

No, RAID functions with FreeNAS/TrueNAS is just wasted money.

 

[Deen]

I change the onboard nic for the new one
2 ports gig : 82576-2T-X1(E1G42ET)(Intel-1pc) (CA)

I test the smb speed after ... its seem more fast ... maybe 10mbits more

 

[HoneyBadger]

Yes, but the idea of putting the OS on a USB key is to use the 6 ports SATA for storage disks
:(

An HBA is an option, but so is using an inexpensive USB-to-SATA converter and a conventional HDD/SSD.

 

[Deen]

An HBA is an option, but so is using an inexpensive USB-to-SATA converter and a conventional HDD/SSD.

ok, good idea

I have order : Sandisk SDCZ36-032G-AFFP
for test again with a new usb key

For the moment I don't trust the USB port on my motherboard
:)