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TrueNAS ES60 Basic Setup Manual

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ES60 Expansion Shelf
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Basic Setup Guide
Version 1.8

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  • Page 1 TrueNAS ES60 Expansion Shelf ® Basic Setup Guide Version 1.8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

      � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �   2 Become Familiar with the ES60  ...

  • Page 3: Unpacking The Unit

    1 Unpacking the Unit TrueNAS units are carefully packed and shipped with trusted carriers to arrive in perfect condition� If there is any shipping damage or any parts are missing, please take photos and contact iXsystems support immediately support@ixsystems�com or 855-GREP4-iX (855-473-7449) or 408-943-4100�...

  • Page 4: Become Familiar With The Es60

    2 Become Familiar with the ES60 Indicators on the front panel show power, fault, and locate ID� The fault indicator is on during the initial pow- er-on self-test (POST) or when the TrueNAS software has issued an alert� Front Panel Indicators The ES60 has two expansion controllers in a side-by-side configuration.

  • Page 5: Es60 Rail Kit Assembly

    3.3 Mount the Rack Rails The ES60 occupies 4U of rack space� The rails are mounted in the center 2U of that space� Cage nuts for racks with square and round holes are included� Install four cage nuts inside the rack, two where the rails attach to the front of the rack, and two at the rear�...

  • Page 6: Mount The Unit In The Rack

    Lift the ES60 with attached cabinet rails and align the cabinet rails with the inside front of the rack rails� Carefully slide the ES60 forwards into the rack rails until the unit stops (1)� Locate the blue tabs on the inside of the cabinet rails�...

  • Page 7: Drive Tray Installation

    5 Drive Tray Installation Do not install the drives until the chassis has been installed in the rack. 5.1 Remove Top Cover Slide the unit out on the rails� Unscrew the cover screws to unlock the top cover� Slide the top cover forwards, then lift it off.

  • Page 8: Es60 Cable Management Arm

    6.1 Install the Cable Management Arm There are two attachment posts on the left rear side of the ES60 for the CMA�Pulling the units lightly out of the rack can make these posts more accessible� Align the holes on the CMA chassis bracket with the posts� Slide the cable management arm forwards and pull the lever on the latch upwards to lock the bracket into place�...
  • Page 9 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. Un clip and open the two tabs closest to the end, allow- ing the flex housing to expand enough to fit over the bracket pins.

  • Page 10: Connect Power Cord

    Wait two minutes for the drives to start. Service and Management ports are not used during normal operation. Do not connect anything to them. If the TrueNAS system is already in operation, the expansion shelf can be powered on at anytime� Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 8...

  • Page 11: Connect The Expansion Shelf

    If the TrueNAS system is on, it can remain on while the expansion shelf is connected� The ES60 is compatible with several TrueNAS systems� Typical SAS cable connections for connecting one or two ES60 units to TrueNAS High Availability (HA) systems are shown here�...
  • Page 12 8.2 M40 The TrueNAS M-Series supports multiple ES60 expansion shelves, which can be combined with other TrueNAS expansion shelves� Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 10 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 13 8.3 M50 Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 11 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 14: Install Bezel (Optional)

    The included bezel is not required for operation� Line up the screw holes on the back of the bezel with the screw holes on the ears of the ES60� Install one upper screw from the back side of the left ES60 ear, then install a lower screw from the back of the right ES60 ear�...

  • Page 15: User Guide

    10 User Guide The TrueNAS Documentation Hub has software configuration and usage articles. It is available by clicking Guide in the TrueNAS web interface or going directly to https://www�truenas�com/docs� Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 13 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 16: Contacting Ixsystems

    11 Contacting iXsystems For assistance, please contact iX Support: Contact Method Contact Options https://support.ixsystems.com Email support@iXsystems.com Telephone Monday-Friday, 6:00AM to 6:00PM Pacific Standard Time: • US-only toll-free: 855-473-7449 option 2 • Local and international: 408-943-4100 option 2 Telephone Telephone After Hours (24x7 Gold Level Support only): •...

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