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I’m sourcing parts for a FreeNAS build which runs on FreeBSD. I’ve never touched FreeBSD but I’m looking forward to learning another *Nix. The supported hardwar

by wil421 7y ago

I’m sourcing parts for a FreeNAS build which runs on FreeBSD. I’ve never touched FreeBSD but I’m looking forward to learning another *Nix. The supported hardware for FreeBSD/FreeNAS isn’t as great as Linux or Windows and the new C246 server grade parts are proving hard to find. >In fact, there’s a good chance you’re already using at least some code derived from FreeBSD in your everyday life. For example, ... or play the latest PlayStation 4 game sensation, you’re already using FreeBSD. Looks like I have indirectly touched FreeBSD with the PS4.

phicoh 7y ago
I'm curious, what are the parts you want to use that are not supported by FreeBSD?
- wil421 7y ago
  Used server raid controllers that need to be flashed into IT mode (FreeNAS requirement) and compatible with FreeBSD. People on the FreeNAS forums had issues with a dell H700 controller that’s common in used hardware, R720 in my case. Some used mobos too. Not all of the new C246 motherboards by Supermicro have FreeBSD listed as supported. Even boards that only have a small change are not identical, one board adds 4 gigabit ports but isn’t listed under FreeBSD, it will likely work but if any weird issues happen I doubt I’ll get official support.
  - magicalhippo 7y ago
    Guess it won't help you much, but in case others might be interested I've had nothing but smooth sailing with two different LSI SAS boards with FreeNAS. One is a 9207-8i the other is a 9201-16e. Picked the latter up cheap from eBay, and flashed new firmware on it. Both come up without doing anything special. mps0: <Avago Technologies (LSI) SAS2308> mps0: Firmware: 20.00.02.00, Driver: 21.02.00.00-fbsd mps1: <Avago Technologies (LSI) SAS2116> mps1: Firmware: 20.00.07.00, Driver: 21.02.00.00-fbsd
    - wil421 7y ago
      Thanks, the FreeNAS community told me to sell the dell card on eBay and put in an LSI. I’ll save your recommendations.

by wil421 7y ago

phicoh 7y ago

I'm curious, what are the parts you want to use that are not supported by FreeBSD?

wil421 7y ago
Used server raid controllers that need to be flashed into IT mode (FreeNAS requirement) and compatible with FreeBSD. People on the FreeNAS forums had issues with a dell H700 controller that’s common in used hardware, R720 in my case. Some used mobos too. Not all of the new C246 motherboards by Supermicro have FreeBSD listed as supported. Even boards that only have a small change are not identical, one board adds 4 gigabit ports but isn’t listed under FreeBSD, it will likely work but if any weird issues happen I doubt I’ll get official support.
- magicalhippo 7y ago
  Guess it won't help you much, but in case others might be interested I've had nothing but smooth sailing with two different LSI SAS boards with FreeNAS. One is a 9207-8i the other is a 9201-16e. Picked the latter up cheap from eBay, and flashed new firmware on it. Both come up without doing anything special. mps0: <Avago Technologies (LSI) SAS2308> mps0: Firmware: 20.00.02.00, Driver: 21.02.00.00-fbsd mps1: <Avago Technologies (LSI) SAS2116> mps1: Firmware: 20.00.07.00, Driver: 21.02.00.00-fbsd
  - wil421 7y ago
    Thanks, the FreeNAS community told me to sell the dell card on eBay and put in an LSI. I’ll save your recommendations.