FreeNAS Mini - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 1
Preparation ............................................................................................................................... 1
Part I: Removing Motherboard, Components, and Cables .............................................. 2
Opening the FreeNAS Mini Case .................................................................................... 2
Opening the FreeNAS Mini XL Case .......................................................................... ..... 3
Removing the Cables and Components ....................................................................... 4
Power Supply Connector Removal ................................................................................ 4
Memory Removal, Part 1 ................................................................................................. 5
Rear Fan Cable Removal .................................................................................................. 6
Front Panel and USB 2.0 Cable Removal ...................................................................... 6
Auxiliary Panel Cable Removal ....................................................................................... 7
FreeNAS Mini XL Front Fan Cable Removal .................................................................. 7
SATADOM Power Cable Removal ................................................................................... 8
SATADOM Removal ........................................................................................................... 9
FreeNAS Mini SATA Cable Removal ............................................................................... 9
FreeNAS Mini XL SATA Cable Removal ........................................................................ 10
Memory Removal, Part 2 ............................................................................................... 11
Motherboard Tray Removal .......................................................................................... 12
Network Interface Card (NIC) Removal ...................................................................... 13
Motherboard Removal ................................................................................................... 14
Part II: Installing Motherboard, Components, and Cables ............................................ 15
Motherboard Installation .............................................................................................. 15
RAM Installation .............................................................................................................. 16
Network Interface Card (NIC) Installation .................................................................. 18
Motherboard Tray Installation .................................................................................... 21
FreeNAS Mini SATA Cable Connection ....................................................................... 22
FreeNAS Mini XL SATA Cable Connection .................................................................. 23
FreeNAS Mini SATADOM Installation ......................................................................... 24
FreeNAS Mini XL SATADOM Installation .................................................................... 25
SATADOM Power Connection ...................................................................................... 26
System Panel Header Connection .............................................................................. 27
USB 2.0 Cable Connection .......................................................................... .................. 28
Auxiliary Panel Cable Connection ............................................................................... 29
NIC LED (Black and Yellow) ..................................................................................... 29
NIC LED (Orange and Black) ................................................................................... 30
OH LED (Red and Black) .......................................................................................... 30
FreeNAS Mini XL Front Fan Connection ..................................................................... 31
Fan Cable Connection ................................................................................................... 32
Power Supply Connection ............................................................................................ 32
Closing the Case .................................................................................................................... 32
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 33
Additional Resources ........................................................................................................... 33