Thanks for the good infos guys!
Here I am...
Have not done the installation yet. I'm planning to save the porting fun until this weekend.
actually, I was waiting for some parts to arrived before the install (couple nics, and spare adaptec 2940au--I know this one is supported!!--in case FreeBSD burps on the flashpoint).
I'll keep you posted...
/me preparing the sacrifice flames for the almighty red devil deity