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    Mellanox (NVIDIA) NIC reliability & support contracts

    I generally buy Intel NICs but am looking to buy some ConnectX-5 NICs (new, not EBay) for the first time for use in a new TrueNAS box. While the Intel NICs have "limited lifetime" warranties and unlimited access to firmware/software updates, it appears the ConnectX cards only have a 1 year...
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    FreeNAS support and experience with HGST Ultrastar He12

    Hi everyone, I am building a ~100TB box with a Quanta D51BV-2U. This is a 12-slot chassis and for a client in the CG/Animation space. The drive I plan to use will be HGST Ultrastar He12 (P/N: HUH721212ALE600 or LE604). I have not seen anyone using this drive with FreeNAS and I seek those who...