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FreeNAS
Mini and Mini XL
®
Network Upgrade Kit
June 2017 Edition
For more information about the FreeNAS Mini product line and a digital
download of this guide, visit
www.iXsystems.com/freenas-mini/

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  • Page 1 FreeNAS Mini and Mini XL ® Network Upgrade Kit June 2017 Edition For more information about the FreeNAS Mini product line and a digital download of this guide, visit www.iXsystems.com/freenas-mini/...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SATA Cable Connection ................15 Power Supply Connection ................ 16 Closing the FreeNAS Mini Case ..............16 FreeNAS Mini XL Network Card Installation ............17 Part I: Removing Components ............... 17 Opening the FreeNAS Mini XL Case ............17 Motherboard Tray Removal ..............18 Slot Cover Removal ..................
  • Page 3 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS UPGRADE KIT FOR YOUR FREENAS MINI OR MINI XL! The kit includes either one Chelsio 10Gb Network Interface Card with dual SFP+ ports or one Intel 10Gb dual port network card with RJ45 connectors. ®...

  • Page 4: Parts Location

    PARTS LOCATION Motherboard Tray PCIe Slot FREENAS MINI Motherboard Tray PCIe Slot FREENAS MINI XL...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    NETWORK CARD BRACKETS The FreeNAS Mini uses a short, half height bracket and the Mini XL uses a tall, full height bracket. If the bracket already mounted on the card is not the correct height, remove the two bracket screws from the card, replace the bracket, then replace the screws.

  • Page 6: Chelsio Dual Port 10Gb Memory Free Ethernet Adapter Sfp

    CHELSIO DUAL PORT 10GB MEMORY FREE ETHERNET ADAPTER SFP+ The Chelsio 10Gb network card connects the Mini or Mini XL directly to a fiber optic network via the PCIe slot on the motherboard. This card supports SFP+ modules, which may not be included in the upgrade kit. Full Height Half Height...

  • Page 7: Intel ® Dual Port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter With Rj45 Connectors

    INTEL DUAL PORT 10GB CONVERGED ® NETWORK ADAPTER WITH RJ45 CONNECTORS The Intel 10Gb Adapter uses standard Cat 6 cabling with two RJ45 copper connectors to connect the Mini or Mini XL to the network via the PCIe slot. This card does not support SFP+ modules. Full Height Half Height...

  • Page 8: Sfp+ Module Installation

    SFP+ MODULE INSTALLATION The Chelsio network card is compatible with SFP+ modules. Align the SFP+ module with the SFP+ cage and gently push until it slides into place. Different types of SFP+ modules are available, and connecting them to the network depends on the type.

  • Page 9: Freenas Mini Network Card Installation

    Some cables and components must be disconnected or removed before the network card can be installed. OPENING THE FREENAS MINI CASE Unscrew the four thumbscrews on the rear of the Mini: Slide the black metal cover off the back of the chassis.

  • Page 10: Power Supply Connector Removal

    POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR REMOVAL The power supply is connected to the motherboard with a 24-pin connector. Press Latch Inward Press in on the upper part of the latch and pull the connector upward to disconnect the power supply cable. Note: Force may be needed as the connector is tight. It helps to hold the motherboard tray in place while pulling upward on the connector.

  • Page 11: Sata Cable Removal

    SATA CABLE REMOVAL Remove the four SATA cables connected to the blue SATA connectors, and any optional SATA cables connected to the white slots. Remove each connector individually by gently pulling upwards on the black part of the connector.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Tray Removal

    MOTHERBOARD TRAY REMOVAL Remove the three motherboard tray back panel screws and the two inside edge screws.

  • Page 13: Slot Cover Removal

    SLOT COVER REMOVAL Gently lift and slide the motherboard tray out of the chassis. Remove the slot cover screw and slot cover from the back panel. Save the screw.

  • Page 14: Part Ii: Installation Of Cables And Components

    PART 2: INSTALLATION OF CABLES AND COMPONENTS NETWORK CARD INSTALLATION Slide the motherboard tray out of the chassis until there is enough room for the network card to fit into the PCIe slot. Align the network card with the PCIe slot and press down on the center of the card firmly until it is fully seated.
  • Page 15 Use the slot cover screw removed earlier to attach the new network card to the back panel.

  • Page 16: Motherboard Tray Installation

    MOTHERBOARD TRAY INSTALLATION Slide the motherboard tray gently back into place. Replace the three motherboard tray back panel screws and the two inside edge screws.

  • Page 17: Sata Cable Connection

    If not present, the cables might be zip-tied to the chassis. Connect these cables to the white motherboard SATA ports. For more instructions on SSD cache drive installation, see the FreeNAS Mini and XL Hardware Guide at https://www.ixsystems.com/FreeNAS_Mini_HW_...

  • Page 18: Power Supply Connection

    Reconnect the motherboard power supply connector. Press down firmly with both hands until fully seated and latch is closed. CLOSING THE FREENAS MINI CASE Replacing the case is the opposite of removal. Slide the case back on, being careful not to pinch any cables. Replace the four thumbscrews in the back.

  • Page 19: Freenas Mini Xl Network Card Installation

    FREENAS MINI XL NETWORK CARD INSTALLATION PART I: REMOVING COMPONENTS OPENING THE FREENAS MINI XL CASE The right side panel must be removed. Unscrew the two thumbscrews on the back of the right panel, then slide the panel back and remove it.

  • Page 20: Motherboard Tray Removal

    MOTHERBOARD TRAY REMOVAL Remove the three motherboard tray back panel screws and the two inside edge screws.

  • Page 21: Slot Cover Removal

    SLOT COVER REMOVAL Slide motherboard tray out an inch to remove the slot cover screw and slot cover. Save the screw.

  • Page 22: Part Ii: Installing Components

    PART II: INSTALLING COMPONENTS NETWORK INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATION Place the network card into the Mini XL from the side. Position the bracket over the back panel and the card over the PCIe slot. Press down on the ends of the card firmly until it is fully seated.
  • Page 23 Use the slot cover screw removed earlier to attach the new network card to the back panel.

  • Page 24: Motherboard Tray Installation

    Slide the motherboard tray gently back into place. Replace the three motherboard tray back panel screws and the two inside edge screws. CLOSING THE FREENAS MINI XL CASE The removed side panel has metal tabs on the inside that hook onto the chassis.

  • Page 25: Conclusion

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The FreeNAS Mini and Mini XL support many features and configurations not mentioned in this Network Card Upgrade Guide. For help upgrading hardware, refer to the FreeNAS Mini and Mini XL Hardware Upgrade Guide: https://www.iXsystems.com/FreeNAS_Mini_HW_ Upgrade.pdf...
  • Page 26 Copyright © 2017 iXsystems. FreeNAS is a registered trademark of iXsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. All other registered trademarks/trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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