Tag: FreeNAS
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Supermicro Storage Server
Detailed look at a Supermicro 24-bay storage server purchased from eBay, including specs, expandability, and IPMI setup.
Outgrown Poweredge 2950 Fileserver
Outgrowing a Dell PowerEdge 2950 file server and finding a cost-effective Supermicro 24-bay replacement on eBay.
ZFS File Server - First Hard Drive Failure
Handling my first ZFS hard drive failure on a Dell PowerEdge 2950 running FreeNAS, including the RMA process and array rebuild.
ZFS File Server - Harddrive Upgrade
Replacing a mismatched Seagate drive and adding a sixth Western Digital Green to fill all hot-swap bays in the Dell Poweredge 2950.
ZFS File Server - Memory Problems
Diagnosing and fixing memory errors on a Dell Poweredge 2950 where unseated RAM modules caused FreeNAS to report only 2GB of the installed 4GB.
ZFS File Server - Purchase
Purchasing a Dell Poweredge 2950 from Craigslist to use as a FreeNAS and ZFS file server, including specs and the decision-making process.
Technological Difficulties For Small Business - Backups
Backups tend to be difficult for everyone from home computer users to enterprise businesses. The reason it can be the most difficult for small businesses is because they can have a larger amount of data.