Hello. First post here and brand new to FreeBSD in general.
I'm attempting to install FreeBSD on my new HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8. The install itself is successful, or at least as far as I can see.
Once I attempt to re-boot the system after install, it doesn't boot from the HDD (install location), but it attempts to boot from NIC in an infinite loop, retrying each time it fails (which it does).
I've followed the official guide on how to install FreeBSD, and since I've had to re-install it quite a few times now (I tried several other options and versions of 11.1) I'm getting familiar with the install process itself.
The server is a HPE MicroServer Gen8 G1610T with the following specs:
CPU - Intel Celeron G1610T / 2.3 GHz
RAM - 1x4GB DDR3 EEC 1333MHz
NIC - Internal HP NC332i
Storage - 1x320GB (Boot HDD) & 1x3TB.
Both HDDs are connected in the internal 4-bay unit (Boot drive in slot 1)
There are no USB devices connected with the exception of a plain USB keyboard. No USB storage connected after install.
I have not messed around with the RAID settings of the server. I am aware of the fact that this server use a custom RAID controller, but I'm not so familiar with it.
I want to note that I had FreeNAS installed and running for a week before deciding to go with FreeBSD. FreeNAS did not give me everything I needed, and since I like tinkering around, I'd prefer to get FreeBSD up and running on my server.
I'll use this server as a central storage and synchronization unit for my game development team. One of the reasons I walk away from FreeNAS is because we have experience in Perforce, and would prefer to use that instead of Git/SVN. Another reason is that I need to run a higher version of PHP than 5.5.
I have used a 16GB USB2 memory stick to install FreeBSD from, using Rufus to burn a DD image from the FreeBSD-11.1-STABLE-amd64-20171121-r326044-memstick.img file. As mentioned previously, I want to install to my 320GB HDD inserted into slot 1, but when the install is complete and I reboot the system (ensuring I remove the USB before it perform the POST) it attempts to boot over the NIC in an infinite loop.
I used a ZFS format to install FreeBSD to my 320GB HDD, which I tried using both mirror and strip modes (Not at the same time obviously), but I have not tried any other type yet. I prefer ZFS for its stability and security in server environments.
I also used GPT to partion the HDDs with the installer.
I have made sure my boot order is correct (Internal USB first (not connected), HDD/RAID second, Floppy third (Not connected), CD-ROM fourth (Not connected) and NIC last.
There is also a MicroSD slot on the MoBo, which I used for the install of FreeNAS (I had it running from the internal USB slot), but I have deactivated this since I have no use for it at this time.
Do anyone know what I am missing? I have tried searching the internet for a while, and have spent over 6 hours trying to install FreeBSD now (Yes, I know. It's a slow server to reboot, and specific documentation is scarce...)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I'm attempting to install FreeBSD on my new HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8. The install itself is successful, or at least as far as I can see.
Once I attempt to re-boot the system after install, it doesn't boot from the HDD (install location), but it attempts to boot from NIC in an infinite loop, retrying each time it fails (which it does).
I've followed the official guide on how to install FreeBSD, and since I've had to re-install it quite a few times now (I tried several other options and versions of 11.1) I'm getting familiar with the install process itself.
The server is a HPE MicroServer Gen8 G1610T with the following specs:
CPU - Intel Celeron G1610T / 2.3 GHz
RAM - 1x4GB DDR3 EEC 1333MHz
NIC - Internal HP NC332i
Storage - 1x320GB (Boot HDD) & 1x3TB.
Both HDDs are connected in the internal 4-bay unit (Boot drive in slot 1)
There are no USB devices connected with the exception of a plain USB keyboard. No USB storage connected after install.
I have not messed around with the RAID settings of the server. I am aware of the fact that this server use a custom RAID controller, but I'm not so familiar with it.
I want to note that I had FreeNAS installed and running for a week before deciding to go with FreeBSD. FreeNAS did not give me everything I needed, and since I like tinkering around, I'd prefer to get FreeBSD up and running on my server.
I'll use this server as a central storage and synchronization unit for my game development team. One of the reasons I walk away from FreeNAS is because we have experience in Perforce, and would prefer to use that instead of Git/SVN. Another reason is that I need to run a higher version of PHP than 5.5.
I have used a 16GB USB2 memory stick to install FreeBSD from, using Rufus to burn a DD image from the FreeBSD-11.1-STABLE-amd64-20171121-r326044-memstick.img file. As mentioned previously, I want to install to my 320GB HDD inserted into slot 1, but when the install is complete and I reboot the system (ensuring I remove the USB before it perform the POST) it attempts to boot over the NIC in an infinite loop.
I used a ZFS format to install FreeBSD to my 320GB HDD, which I tried using both mirror and strip modes (Not at the same time obviously), but I have not tried any other type yet. I prefer ZFS for its stability and security in server environments.
I also used GPT to partion the HDDs with the installer.
I have made sure my boot order is correct (Internal USB first (not connected), HDD/RAID second, Floppy third (Not connected), CD-ROM fourth (Not connected) and NIC last.
There is also a MicroSD slot on the MoBo, which I used for the install of FreeNAS (I had it running from the internal USB slot), but I have deactivated this since I have no use for it at this time.
Do anyone know what I am missing? I have tried searching the internet for a while, and have spent over 6 hours trying to install FreeBSD now (Yes, I know. It's a slow server to reboot, and specific documentation is scarce...)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!