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Subject: Re: FreeBSD 8.1/amd64: Boot from eSATA drive (external)?
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Martin Schweizer <lists_freebsd@bluewin.ch> wrote:
> I'v got a notebook (HP Elite 2560p) which can boot from an exteral
> eSATA drive. Can FreeBSD boot from there? Is it supported?

It seems as if it should work.