1.4 Hardware Recommendations
Since FreeNAS® 8.3.0 is based on FreeBSD 8.3, it supports the same hardware found in the amd64 and i386 sections of the FreeBSD 8.3 Hardware Compatibility List.
Actual hardware requirements will vary depending upon what you are using your FreeNAS® system for. This section provides some guidelines to get you started. You can also skim through the FreeNAS® Hardware Forum for performance tips from other FreeNAS® users or to post questions regarding the hardware best suited to meet your requirements.