1 SSD for OS, ZIL, and ARC2

[Josh_the_dosh]

Hey, I'm planning on building a NAS and I have a question regarding SSD's used with Freenas.
I have a spare 64GB SLC Samsung SSD and would like to use it with my NAS build (which doesnt exist yet). I know that FreeNAS is meant to run from a USB drive, but I'd rather not have a flashdrive with my OS sticking out of my NAS. So, can I install the OS on an SSD? And can the ZIL, and the ARC2 be on th very same SSD?
Thanks!

 

[cyberjock]

No.. no and no.

You cant use the OS drive for anything else except the OS. Using an SSD for an OS that is loaded into RAM on bootup is a waste of an SSD.

You also shouldn't put the ZIL and L2ARC on the same disk. It makes both suck balls.

You also shouldn't be adding an L2ARC or a ZIL unless you can prove it will benefit(hint: I can bet you $1000 it probably won't!)

You also should be mirroring your ZIL to 2 devices.

You should avail yourself of this opportunity to stop and read the manual and my noobie guide before continuing. ;) All of those answers are in those 2 locations.

 

[Josh_the_dosh]

You are completely correct; I was just being lazy but now I have read your guide and it has answered my questions! Sorry for just posting without doing research first, I'll try to avoid doing that. :)

 

[xhoy]

@josh_the_dosh: http://forums.freenas.org/index.php...ning-vdev-zpool-zil-and-l2arc-for-noobs.7775/ for your answer :)

 

[Josh_the_dosh]

Did you read my last post. I have read the guide now and my questions are answered. :)

 

[xhoy]

Did you read my last post. I have read the guide now and my questions are answered. :)

I read that but if in the feature somebody sees this thread they know where to find the answer :)