Hello everyone!
I have what is probably a very stupid question, but I have no idea on hardware compatibility of FreeNAS. What I am wanting to do is create a JBOD storage array using FreeNAS. The JBOD storage array will then be connected to two Servers running Windows Server 2012 using external Mini-SAS connectors (SFF-8088's). My questions are:
Many thanks in advance for any advice anyone can give me.
I have what is probably a very stupid question, but I have no idea on hardware compatibility of FreeNAS. What I am wanting to do is create a JBOD storage array using FreeNAS. The JBOD storage array will then be connected to two Servers running Windows Server 2012 using external Mini-SAS connectors (SFF-8088's). My questions are:
- Does the FreeNAS software support a SAS cabled JBOD?
- Is there any particular PCI RAID or SAS Controller that I need to use in order for it to be compatible with FreeNAS?
Many thanks in advance for any advice anyone can give me.