Craig Kawahara
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- Apr 3, 2016
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History: I have put together my first FreeNas server..its function is to serve as a repository of data. By that I mean there is no interaction on a daily basis with files being constantly accessed, changed, what-have-you. It is accessed only once a week when files are saved to the volumes. Otherwise it is turned off. The Freenas computer also does not have the email/notification function operating, never is used to access the internet.
System configuration: My network consists of several computers all running a mix of Windows XP, 7 or 10, as well as printers and android or imac devices. Only one actually computer (named T3400) does any file backups...the others are considered non-critical and the data if any, is copied to external usb drives.
My driving considerations for this post: At the moment, the way I have gotten Freenas to work requires that I do the following from Windows: START > type in the IP address of 192.xxx.xxx.xxx, and the Freenas computer appears in the network section of the windows explore. At this point in my learning how to use Freenas, the shares have no owner, and allow guest access (no passwords). In fact at this moment, I am doing a copy (just in case I have to start over) of the first data from an external usb drive to Freenas volume FreeNAS01.
Questions: (1) Since the Freenas is not visible to other computers (until I actually link to the computer via the IP address), could I do more to improve my method of operation? With no prior experience with a network storage option, I have no idea if I am creating the most efficient/secure procedure. (2) Are there any settings in Freenas to maximize transfer rates or is that something that is hardware/windows controlled?
System:
Freenas: PE840, 8mB RAM. two-2 gB volumes mirrored, static IP
Network PC: Dell T3400 workstation with Windows 7, dhcp IP
Network: all devices are gigabyte capable. All network devices are connected to a gigabyte router via cat5e cabling
Thank you.
Craig
System configuration: My network consists of several computers all running a mix of Windows XP, 7 or 10, as well as printers and android or imac devices. Only one actually computer (named T3400) does any file backups...the others are considered non-critical and the data if any, is copied to external usb drives.
My driving considerations for this post: At the moment, the way I have gotten Freenas to work requires that I do the following from Windows: START > type in the IP address of 192.xxx.xxx.xxx, and the Freenas computer appears in the network section of the windows explore. At this point in my learning how to use Freenas, the shares have no owner, and allow guest access (no passwords). In fact at this moment, I am doing a copy (just in case I have to start over) of the first data from an external usb drive to Freenas volume FreeNAS01.
Questions: (1) Since the Freenas is not visible to other computers (until I actually link to the computer via the IP address), could I do more to improve my method of operation? With no prior experience with a network storage option, I have no idea if I am creating the most efficient/secure procedure. (2) Are there any settings in Freenas to maximize transfer rates or is that something that is hardware/windows controlled?
System:
Freenas: PE840, 8mB RAM. two-2 gB volumes mirrored, static IP
Network PC: Dell T3400 workstation with Windows 7, dhcp IP
Network: all devices are gigabyte capable. All network devices are connected to a gigabyte router via cat5e cabling
Thank you.
Craig