So I'm trying to install freenas in my build but I just realized something..
Here's the build
ASRock C2550D4I
Fractal Node 304
8gb ecc
2 x 6tb wd red
the C2550D4I has 2 usb2 at the back and extra usb2 connectors for the front panel.
The node 304 has 2 usb3 ports in the front panel, since the motherboard doesn't have usb3 compatibility, I can only use the 2 usb2 ports at the back on the motherboard
When installing freenas you need 2 usb sticks one that has installation files and the other one where you will install the OS. The problem is that I can't connect a keyboard to the motherboard to install the OS if I have 2 usb sticks using the 2 only usb2 connectors available. So my initial thought was to use a usb hub but it's not working. I'm getting the following error on screen after selecting the install freenas option.
"Stopped at kdb_enter+0x3b movq"
So I guess that I have to order a usb3 female to usb2 male connector? Something like this -> https://www.amazon.ca/TRADE-Female-Motherboard-Adapter-Converter/dp/B06XSD3R8C/
Do I have other options? I don't mind getting the usb3 to usb2 connector to be able to use the ports on the front of the case but if there's a way to install the os without having to wait until I get the connector it would be nice..
Here's the build
ASRock C2550D4I
Fractal Node 304
8gb ecc
2 x 6tb wd red
the C2550D4I has 2 usb2 at the back and extra usb2 connectors for the front panel.
The node 304 has 2 usb3 ports in the front panel, since the motherboard doesn't have usb3 compatibility, I can only use the 2 usb2 ports at the back on the motherboard
When installing freenas you need 2 usb sticks one that has installation files and the other one where you will install the OS. The problem is that I can't connect a keyboard to the motherboard to install the OS if I have 2 usb sticks using the 2 only usb2 connectors available. So my initial thought was to use a usb hub but it's not working. I'm getting the following error on screen after selecting the install freenas option.
"Stopped at kdb_enter+0x3b movq"
So I guess that I have to order a usb3 female to usb2 male connector? Something like this -> https://www.amazon.ca/TRADE-Female-Motherboard-Adapter-Converter/dp/B06XSD3R8C/
Do I have other options? I don't mind getting the usb3 to usb2 connector to be able to use the ports on the front of the case but if there's a way to install the os without having to wait until I get the connector it would be nice..