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iXsystems TrueNAS M Series Setup Manual

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TrueNAS
M-Series Unified Storage Array
Basic Setup Guide
Version 1.4

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  • Page 1 ® TrueNAS M-Series Unified Storage Array Basic Setup Guide Version 1.4...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2019 iXsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 1 M-Series Uniied Storage Array ® The TrueNAS M-Series Unified Storage Array is a 4U, 24-bay, hybrid data storage array. ® 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 at support@iXsystems.com or 855-GREP4-iX (855-473-7449) or 408-943-4100.
  • Page 3 VGA monitor port (#6), ID indicator (#7), HD Mini SAS3 connectors (#8), networking ports (#9), asterisk slot for Fi- bre Channel or additional networking (#10), TrueNAS controller management port (#11), TrueNAS controller serial number (#12). Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 2 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 4 VGA monitor port (#6), ID indicator (#7), HD Mini SAS3 connectors (#8), networking ports (#9), asterisk slot for Fi- bre Channel or additional networking (#10), TrueNAS controller management port (#11), TrueNAS controller serial number (#12), NVMe activity indicators (#13). Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 3 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 5 Align the rail hole with the screw hole and secure the rail with one M4x4L screw. Repeat this process to mount and secure the second cabinet rail on the other side. Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 4 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 6 (1) and pull it to extend the rail rearwards until the rail pins are fully seated in the rack holes (2). Re- lease the latch to allow it to lock into place. Repeat the process for the second rack rail. Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 5 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 7 Push the chassis into the rack until it is flush with the front of the rack (2). Anchor the unit in the rack on both sides with long M5 screws. On the M-Series, the screw hole is behind a small door on each ear. Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 6 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 8 Connect network cables from the local switch or management network to the Out-of-Band (OOB) IPMI manage- ment port on each TrueNAS controller. Network ports are preconfigured to customer specifications before shipment. Contact iX Support (page 13) for de- tails on connecting them to the local network. Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 7 Email support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 9: Connect Power Cords

    Push the left side of the bezel into the left ear latch until it locks into place. To remove the bezel, push the left ear release tab away from the bezel to release. Swing the bezel out to remove. Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 8 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 10 M-Series systems with only one TrueNAS controller have an internal shipping brace that must be removed before adding a second TrueNAS controller. Remove the cover plate thumbscrew (1) and controller slot cover (2). Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 9 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 11 Unscrew the retention screw (1) and remove the brace (2) from the M-Series chassis. Replace the retention screw (1). Confirm there are no obstructions in the TrueNAS controller slot, then continue with the TrueNAS controller instal- lation in the next section. Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 10 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 12 Insert the TrueNAS controller into the chassis. Press only on the bottom, sides, or handle of the TrueNAS con- troller, sliding it into the chassis until it stops (1). Lift the black release handle to lock the TrueNAS controller into place (2). Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the handle. Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 11 Email support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 13 (2) to release the TrueNAS controller. Use both hands to grasp the TrueNAS controller only by the sides, bottom, or handle. Slide the TrueNAS con- troller out (3). Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100 Page 12 Email support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 14: Contacting Ixsystems

    The TrueNAS User Guide has complete software configuration and usage instructions. It 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...