FreeNAS Question

[desertcomputer]

I have decided to create a FreeNAS for my family, currently I am going to get 2TB NAS reds in raid 1 for backup/movie/photo streaming to our laptops. The NAS won't be running 24/7 but only when user is needed which is at most around 6 hours a day. My question is: could i install FREENAS onto a 16gbs USB stick or is there some other method?

 

 

FX6300

2X4GB DDR3 RAM NON ECC (I think i can live on rough side)

970A-D3P

750ti (Is kinda overkill, I am able to remove this after installing NAS and replacing for a cheap GPU)

Cougar 700W Rev 3

 

Thanks. 

[The Cool n00B]

I wouldn't since USB sticks generally low quality flash that can only be written to a relative few times. I'd recommend a 64 or even 32 gb ssd if you can manage or a USB drive with SSD-quality flash like a Corsair Voyager

 

EDIT: It's expensive but something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Flash-Voyager-128GB-CMFVYGTX3-128GB/dp/B00LJWSHW6

[desertcomputer]

I wouldn't since USB sticks generally low quality flash that can only be written to a relative few times. I'd recommend a 64 or even 32 gb ssd if you can manage or a USB drive with SSD-quality flash like a Corsair Voyager

 

EDIT: It's expensive but something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Flash-Voyager-128GB-CMFVYGTX3-128GB/dp/B00LJWSHW6

If i have to get other SSD/drive i might have delay this project... is i possible to install freenas onto hard drive or this is a bad idea. 

[Godlygamer23]

I'm going to tell you straight up: If you put FreeNAS on a drive that has more space than is required, the rest of the space is going to be taken unless partitioned off.

 

One other thing: FreeNAS loads everything into RAM. The USB drive is only going to be used during a cold boot - with my NAS running using FreeNAS, I see no activity unless I make a change. The developers of the OS recommend that it be installed onto a flash drive.

[The Cool n00B]

If i have to get other SSD/drive i might have delay this project... is i possible to install freenas onto hard drive or this is a bad idea. 

I have no experience with FreeNAS, but @Godlygamer23 clearly does, so I'd listen to him . Also, if you follow his advice and use a USB drive, I'd use a new one just to be safe. I had a USB drive fail after about 100 writes.

[braneopbru]

If i have to get other SSD/drive i might have delay this project... is i possible to install freenas onto hard drive or this is a bad idea. 

There's sellers on ebay listing 16Gb samsung SSDs for under $7 US, FYI

[desertcomputer]

There's sellers on ebay listing 16Gb samsung SSDs for under $7 US, FYI

I here in Australia .. prices are so over priced. Im sourcing my HHD from China which are half priced. I had friends using them for almost 2 year old and works fine. Plus he check with WD and it legitimate product. 

[desertcomputer]

I'm going to tell you straight up: If you put FreeNAS on a drive that has more space than is required, the rest of the space is going to be taken unless partitioned off.

 

One other thing: FreeNAS loads everything into RAM. The USB drive is only going to be used during a cold boot - with my NAS running using FreeNAS, I see no activity unless I make a change. The developers of the OS recommend that it be installed onto a flash drive.

I know you can flash ISO onto USB but when i select to install i need to use another USB drives right? i can't just overwrite the original USB right. 

[79wjd]

I know you can flash ISO onto USB but when i select to install i need to use another USB drives right? i can't just overwrite the original USB right. 

yes, you need two USBs -- one for the installer and one for the OS to be installed onto. 

[desertcomputer]

I wouldn't since USB sticks generally low quality flash that can only be written to a relative few times. I'd recommend a 64 or even 32 gb ssd if you can manage or a USB drive with SSD-quality flash like a Corsair Voyager

 

EDIT: It's expensive but something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Flash-Voyager-128GB-CMFVYGTX3-128GB/dp/B00LJWSHW6

 

I'm going to tell you straight up: If you put FreeNAS on a drive that has more space than is required, the rest of the space is going to be taken unless partitioned off.

 

One other thing: FreeNAS loads everything into RAM. The USB drive is only going to be used during a cold boot - with my NAS running using FreeNAS, I see no activity unless I make a change. The developers of the OS recommend that it be installed onto a flash drive.

 

There's sellers on ebay listing 16Gb samsung SSDs for under $7 US, FYI

 

yes, you need two USBs -- one for the installer and one for the OS to be installed onto. 

Thanks everyone... i have succesfull installed FREENAS and everyone seem to work, im able to access WEB UI the only thing i need to do is install drives. I have quick question : Is there like plugin to monitor your CPU TEMP? I just want to see if i need to better fans as i want make it quiet. 

[Godlygamer23]

Thanks everyone... i have succesfull installed FREENAS and everyone seem to work, im able to access WEB UI the only thing i need to do is installed drivers. I have quick question : Is there like plugin to monitor your CPU TEMP? I just want to see if i need to better fans as i want make it quiet. 

What do you mean by "drivers"? Everything should be installed unless you're using some kind of special hardware.

[desertcomputer]

What do you mean by "drivers"? Everything should be installed unless you're using some kind of special hardware.

Sorry meant to say drives.