One HDD into 4 partitions

[hibeesmad]

Before installing FreeNAS, I'd like to know if this is possible? I have 4 Hikvision IP cameras which require a separate partition and NFS share for each camera to record on a single HDD. I aim to install FreeNAS onto a flash USB using an HP Microserver and a 2TB WD Red.

Thanks,
Johnny

 

[dlavigne]

Yup, simply create a dataset for each camera/share on the ZFS formatted storage disk.

 

[hibeesmad]

Yup, simply create a dataset for each camera/share on the ZFS formatted storage disk.

Thanks for your reply. Is there a limit to how many partitions there can be on a single HDD?

 

[dlavigne]

Nope, that's the beauty of ZFS.

 

[hibeesmad]

Nope, that's the beauty of ZFS.

Would 4GB of RAM be enough for ZFS?

 

[pirateghost]

Thanks for your reply. Is there a limit to how many partitions there can be on a single HDD?

A dataset is not a partition

 

[gpsguy]

Would 4GB of RAM be enough for ZFS?

No. You'll need at least 8Gb minimum for ZFS on FreeNAS. If your Microserver came with 2Gb, consider buying an 8Gb stick of ECC RAM. Should you need to add RAM down the road, you'll be glad you did.


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[hibeesmad]

A dataset is not a partition

Can you please explain then if using 4 partitions on one HDD is possible within FreeNAS?

 

[dlavigne]

If you use ZFS and datasets, yes.

 

[hibeesmad]

If you use ZFS and datasets, yes.

Thanks again. Do you have a link on how to do this? I've read the documents but it's still a little daunting.

 

[pirateghost]

Thanks again. Do you have a link on how to do this? I've read the documents but it's still a little daunting.

The documents tell you exactly how to make a dataset

 

[9C1 Newbee]

Kinda off topic. But model number hikvision cameras. I have been trying to piece together something that would utilize the FreeNAS system. What will you be viewing the cameras with? Blue Iris?

 

[hibeesmad]

Kinda off topic. But model number hikvision cameras. I have been trying to piece together something that would utilize the FreeNAS system. What will you be viewing the cameras with? Blue Iris?

It's the Hikvision DS-2cCD2032-I and DS-2CD2132-I. The cameras would use built in motion detection so software wouldn't be needed - it can be viewed via the web interface.

 

[Raiz]

Did you ever get this set up? I'm buying some IP cameras in the next couple days and would love some more help setting it up!