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iXsystems TrueNAS ES60 Basic Setup Manual

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ES60 Expansion Shelf
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Basic Setup Guide
Version 1.2

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  • Page 1 TrueNAS ES60 Expansion Shelf ® Basic Setup Guide Version 1.2...
  • Page 2 If there is any shipping damage or any parts are missing, please take photos and contact iXsystems support immediately at support@iXsystems.com or 1-855-GREP4-iX (1-855-473-7449) or 1-408-943-4100.
  • Page 3 ID. The fault indicator is on dur- ® ing the initial power-on self-test (POST) or when the TrueNAS software has issued an alert (https://www.ixsystems.com/documentation/truenas/tn_options.html#alert). Front panel indicators: The ES60 has two expansion controllers in a side-by-side configuration. 1: Power supply 4: Locate ID...

  • Page 4: Rail Kit Assembly

    1.2 Rail Kit Assembly 1.2.1 Separate Cabinet Rails from Rack Rails Each rack rail includes an inner cabinet rail that must be removed. Extend the cabinet rail until the white release tab is exposed. Press the white release tab to the right while pulling the cabinet rail to remove it. Repeat this process for the second rail.
  • Page 5 1.3 Mount Unit in the Rack Caution: Two people are required to safely lift the chassis for rack installation or removal. Do not install drives until after the chassis has been installed in the rack, and remove all drives before removing the chassis from the rack.

  • Page 6: Drive Tray Installation

    1.4 Drive Tray Installation Do not install the drives until the chassis has been installed in the rack. 1.4.1 Remove Top Cover Slide the unit out on the rails. Turn the blue screws counterclockwise to unlock the top cover. Slide the top cover toward the front of the system, then lift to remove it.
  • Page 7 1.5 ES60 Cable Management Arm The included cable management arm (CMA) is not required for operation. If desired, the CMA can be used to help organize the ES60 power and data cables. The tabs along the side of the flex housing can be unclipped from the top, the bottom, or removed entirely. 1.5.1 Install the Cable Management Arm Locate the two posts on the left rear side of the ES60.
  • Page 8 Remove the two screws already attached to the side of the CMA rail bracket. Align the screw holes with the holes in the rear of the left cabinet rail and attach the bracket to the rail with the screws. Locate the end of the flex housing with exposed holes. Unclip and open the two tabs closest to the end, allowing the flex housing to expand enough to fit over the bracket pins.

  • Page 9: Connect Power Cords

    1.6 Connect Power Cords Do not plug the power cords into a power outlet yet. Connect a power cord to the back of one power supply, pressing it into the plastic clamp and pressing on the tab to lock it in place. Repeat the process for the second power supply and cord.
  • Page 10 M-Series ® ® The TrueNAS M-Series support multiple ES60 expansion shelves, which can be combined with other TrueNAS expansion shelves.
  • Page 11 The SAS cables connect to the 1 ports on the ES60 expansion shelves. • Connect cable #1 to the first ES60, expansion controller 1 SAS 1 port. • Connect cable #2 to the first ES60, expansion controller 2 SAS 1 port. If a second ES60 is present: •...
  • Page 12 1.9 User Guide ® ® The TrueNAS User Guide with complete configuration instructions is available by clicking Guide in the TrueNAS web interface or going directly to https://www.ixsystems.com/documentation/truenas/. 2 Contacting iXsystems For assistance, please contact iX Support: Contact Method Contact Options https://support.ixsystems.com...