Freenas is the first and only open source storage os to offer encryption on zfs volumes. If you want to make a nas out of this device you want to go for raid 5. Some products seem almost too good to be true and i think the hp proliant microserver n40l is one of them. Its also quite popular around the modding community as theres modded bios out there for this box which allow you to directly mess around with the northbridge and increase the speed of the sata controller etc.
Jul 29, 2012 if you want to make a nas out of this device you want to go for raid 5. Building a nas using a hp microserver, freenas and zfs good. Jan 12, 20 this does have a amd turion ii neo n40l 1. Replacing the fans in my hp n40l microserver os musings.
The hp proliant n40l microserver 658553421 whats new amd turion ii neo n40l 1. I was thinking of using freenas and install it on a usb stick in internal usb slot. If you are into the market for a very small, silent, efficient, yet capable home server, please take this device into consideration. I am hoping this move to an updated nas software that it will fix that issue. I am currently using an hp microserver gen8 and i recommend this as a cheap and semienterprise solution for a nas. Of special note is the enhanced support for macs time machine backups.
An htpc system typically has a remote control and the software interface normally has a 10foot user interface design so that it can be comfortably viewed at typical television viewing distances. To do so, log in on your nas via ssh and run ifconfig. The n40l is a nice little server box, with space for 4 hdds, that is my kitchen sink linux box at home. Hi, i have just ordered myself a new hp microserver n54l today. Hey guys, this looks like a great resource for learning freenas. Currently it is configured with 2gb of ram with freenas running on a usb stick.
I can install this on an n40l and this will act like a proper synology nas. Install xpenology on your own hardware synology hardware. Hp microserver n40l referring an old guide for installing. Jan 12, 2014 hey guys, this looks like a great resource for learning freenas. I have tried to run freenas a few times, but it keeps seeming to corrupt the usb stick it. Browse and download the latest software, apps, utilities, plugins, and firmware content. Freenas on hp microserver n54l shared storage for your esxi. Hardware checklist this guide is specifically written for hp proliant microserver owners in mind. Hardware and os recommendations for n54l nas solution avforums. Xpenology creates the possibility to run the synology dsm on any x86 device like any pc or selfbuilt nas. Hp proliant microserver betriebssystem administrator. The nas4free hp microserver is connected to fritz via ethernet cable. The hp microserver seems to be quite popular for a simple lab setup.
The hp proliant microserver n40l is a great compact server for a lot of home users, and small business owners. Ram installation at this site, hp microserver self repair videos. Linux alternative to freenas hp proliant n40l i have an hp proliant n40l 16gb ram, dual core celeron, 2x wd red 4gb. Installing synology software onto a hp proliant n40l. The n40l nas with the icy dock duoswap mathew inkson.
Installing synology software onto a hp proliant n40l microserver. Hp have reportedly confirmed that the mac backup functionality will be made available to existing mediasmart owners via a software update, so you might want to look into this if youre considering picking up one of the older models on sale. Cheap nas with zfs in hp microserver n40l juho garo. Windows server 2012 r2 on hp microserver n36l, n40l, n54l. And now, 18 months after that replacement, i am performing another replacement this time with an hp proliant n40l microserver. Hp microserver n40l build and bios modification hp. I recently bought an hp proliant microserver for my new home nas. Android phone remote surveillance software, which support push alarm, video playback and so on. Hp mediasmart server vs nas qnap or synology vs freenas.
For those who dream of acquiring a synology nas but lack the financial stamina, a solution may be available if you do not mind tinkering. I have tried to run freenas a few times, but it keeps seeming to corrupt the usb stick it runs from. Wer mehr leistung braucht bekommt mit dem offiziellen nachfolger des n40l, dem hp proliant microserver n54l, einen 2,2 ghz dualcore. However, ive come across this site which shows how to install on a n36l very similar older version of the hp microserver, however, some of the websites and files that are referenced no longer seem to be available. Jan 02, 2015 the hp microserver n54l and its predecessors n40l and n36l are widely spread homeservers. Dec 09, 2011 its been 3 years since i added an hp ex470 mediasmart server to our home network. It works ok and odds are most of the time you will be fine, but when you have issues it will be a real pain. Building your nas with a hp microserver n40l liam gladdy. Xpenology is a bootloader for synologys operating system dsm, running on a custom linux version developed by synology. However, i wanted to chime in and say it works fine in my setup. It can be a great nas server, especially for those on a lower budget or the smaller design. After reading about raid configurations im considering whether i really need.
Ive read lots of articles on potential issues with wakeonlan on this server. Hp seem to do this on a regular basis, so right now i see ebuyer are offering the replacement machine, the proliant n54l for. I have downloaded the cleaos 7,0 beta 2 iso image and put in an usb stick with dd. This is hp s official website that will help automatically detect and download the correct drivers free of cost for your hp computing and printing products for windows and mac operating system. A small and quiet server, with 4 hdd slots that make for a nice nas setup. Hp proliant microserver n40l is a great nas or router louwrentius. A lot of people are also using the hp microservers like the hp n40l and the hp proliant n54l, they are a great fit for a basic install with plenty of people in the community sharing the same setup. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your. Oct 25, 2011 hp has recently launched a new version of the ever so popular microserver. Xpenology brings the diskstation manager to your pcserver which also includes native support for the hp proliant n40l microserver. If you are unfortunate enough to encounter malware, simply. It is my media server for my collection of squeezeboxes, a print server, and runs 4 2tb in raid 6 for a complete overkill storage server, backup server, photo storage, etc, etc, etc. Use linux or bsd software raid and dont spend a dime.
Its optimized for running on a nas server with all of the features you often need in a nas device. Aug 31, 2012 if you were one of the avid members who picked up a bargain hp microserver this week like i did, or youre looking at getting one, you probably want to turn it into a nice little home server thatll do everything you could possible need, and to be honest its more than powerful enough to do that, so long as you acknowledge it as a server, and at most, a home theatre pc htpc. The hp microserver n54l and its predecessors n40l and n36l are widely. An optional password can be added to protect the entire system from unauthorized access. I have had my hp proliant n40l microserver for a long time and its been my best server ever. Im trying to find the official hp driver download page for my micro server g7 n40l. I wanted to replace my linux router an old mac mini with a device that can house.
Apples implementation of the smb protocol is very poor. Re the nas san setup write up would make a really useful post and i would be most grateful, as it is the one thing that i have found is missing from all of the hp n54l microserver information on the web. Second up, it is a possibility that hp just wont support r2 on gen7 ever. First up, the earliest resolution looks like december. The hp microserver n54l and its predecessors n40l and n36l are widely spread homeservers.
Hello, i was able to get my n40l to recognize 18gb of the following ram not on the current list. Sowohl fertig nas ala synologyqnap als auch selbst. Mein system mit hp microserver g7 funktioniert auch super dank deiner anleitung. I have win 2008 server installed on it and im trying to find a softwar. These drivers are designed to work with all lg monitors by type. I am experience terribly slow transferring speed between my dell latitute e4310 laptop and my hp n40l microserver running windows server 2012 using the microserver as media storage and backup files from my laptop, the microserve has 10gb ram, 120gb plexor ssd where windows 10 and all programs installed to, 3x3tb seagate drive setup as raid and i am currently getting a transfer speed. Joyent smartos, yes, this plus netatalk makes for a great file server for mac clients.
Hp has recently launched a new version of the ever so popular microserver. Hp proliant microserver user guide abstract this document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. I read on the xpenology facebook page that someone said all you had to do was download the 6. It was a special combo deal that included the microserver and a copy of windows home server 2011. They have the same structure of course, the mac address in the payload is different. Aug 08, 2017 i am experience terribly slow transferring speed between my dell latitute e4310 laptop and my hp n40l microserver running windows server 2012 using the microserver as media storage and backup files from my laptop, the microserve has 10gb ram, 120gb plexor ssd where windows 10 and all programs installed to, 3x3tb seagate drive setup as raid and i am currently getting a transfer speed of. Official hp drivers and software download hp customer. Hp assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels. Sep 05, 2015 first, make sure your device support wake on lan.
Encrypted volumes can only be read by a freenas system with the master key, which you can change at any time. Oct 18, 2011 hp microserver n40l raid utility and driver posted in hardware, hp, microsoft, proliant server, web, windows home server, windows server, work on the hp support site you can find a link to the amd download page where you can download the chipset driver which also includes the raid driver and the raid utility. Hp proliant microserver n40l owners thread avforums. Hp proliant microserver n40l is a great nas or router. Ive written about using it as esxi host in my homelab about 2 years ago. But because of its smaller design, there isnt much room to upgrade components or expand outside of the available 4 x 3. Its been 3 years since i added an hp ex470 mediasmart server to our home network. Oct 23, 2011 so, i happened to be browsing the ebuyer online shop and saw that hp were doing a. Jun 22, 20 the other thing going for the hp n40l was a.
Is that a mac issue or a networknas software issue. The lan led would flash rapidly, but there was no activity on the switch port. If you were one of the avid members who picked up a bargain hp microserver this week like i did, or youre looking at getting one, you probably want to turn it into a nice little home server thatll do everything you could possible need, and to be honest its more than powerful enough to do that, so long as you acknowledge it as a server, and at most, a home theatre pc htpc. I cant seem to find it when i put in the product number on the hp website in the driver support section. Today it is still a great system to be used with esxi but there are better alternatives, especially due to. Buy an additional hardware raid controller that supports raid 5. Oct, 2014 the n40l is a nice little server box, with space for 4 hdds, that is my kitchen sink linux box at home. Denon avr1909, denon dvd1800bd, panasonic txp50vt30b, mordantshort alumni 7. Quickly determine the condition of the drive in your. Of course, the system has limited cpu power but it should be enough for basic file serving. Hardware and os recommendations for n54l nas solution. Automatically back up all your important files from your computer to your storage device.
Today it is still a great system to be used with esxi but there are better alternatives, especially due to its limited memory and cpu power. After the nluug presentation on freenas, i bit the bullet and bought the hp microserver n40l for experimentation. My previous nas was a synology ds211j, and it performed very well, up until recently. Hp microserver n40l raid utility and driver thomas maurer. I am hoping for some advice on hardware and os to use. It seems that a new and faster version is on the horizon. As you can see, the onboard adapter on my hp n40l bge0 doesnt support it wol but luckily ive fitted an intel expi9301ctblk pro network card yep, thats a real name which does. Having the os drive continue reading the n40l nas with the icy dock duoswap. If your monitor type is not listed, the generic pnp drivers supplied by your operating system provide full functionality no added advantage to product specific drivers. Solved hp proliant n40l microserver native support dsm 5. It contains the amd equivalent of intels atom processor, the turion ii neo n40l dualcore, which runs at 1.
Xpenology how to install synology dsm on your custom built nas. A lot of people are also using the hp microservers like the hp n40l and the newer hp proliant n54l, they are a great fit for a basic install with plenty of people in the community sharing the same setup. Cheap nas with zfs in hp microserver n40l juho garo makinen. Hello, id planed to install clearos on a hp microserver gen8 g1610t, with an 160 gb hdd on bay 1, with 3 nics, the 2 onboard nics and one in the pci express slot. Stutsman i recently completed setting up my new hp proliant n40l microserver that i purchased at. So if you run into a snag or have questions about your options, chances are there are some people that can help. Deskjet 2 paper jam, elitebook 1040 g3 bios update tips for better search results.
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