iXsystems TrueNAS M-Series Basic Setup Manual

iXsystems TrueNAS M-Series Basic Setup Manual

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M-Series Basic Setup Guide
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3rd Generation
Version 3.32

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  • Page 1 TrueNAS M-Series Basic Setup Guide ® 3rd Generation Version 3.32...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: Introduction

    TrueNAS controllers. The 3rd Generation TrueNAS M-Series systems have a unified chassis design that allows customers to upgrade them with more powerful controllers. Customers can upgrade an M30 to an M40, or an M50 to an M60. Speak with an iXsystems Sales or Support Representative for more information�...
  • Page 4: Series Components

    2 M-Series Components TrueNAS units are carefully packed and shipped with trusted carriers to arrive in perfect condition� If there is any shipping damage or missing parts, please take photos and contact iXsystems support immediately at support@ixsystems�com, 1-855-GREP4-iX (1-855-473-7449), or 1-408-943-4100�...
  • Page 5: 1�2 Front Indicators

    Fan & Drives Power Supply 2 Controller 1 PCIe Slots Power Supply 1 OOBM IPMI Serial Ethernet Sticker Number TrueNAS USB 3.0 USB 2.0 10 Gb Ethernet Controller Serial Port Port Management Port Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 3 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 6 External SAS2 Internal SAS External SAS3, NIC1 External SAS1 External SAS2 Internal SAS NIC2, or FC M30 Controller Expansion Slots M40 Controller Expansion Slots M50 Controller Expansion Slots M60 Controller Expansion Slots Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 4 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 7: Rack The M-Series

    You must unlock and retract the inner rack rail before installing it in the rack. Rotate the release lever on the back of the inner rail as shown on the arrow label, then push the inner rail towards the back of the assembly until it stops. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 5 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 8 Slide the blue release tabs on both cabinet rails towards the front of the system and push the unit into the rack. Screws To anchor the unit in the rack, insert a long M5 screw through the retention port on each ear. The screw hole is behind a small door on each ear. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 6 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 9: Install Drives

    Install the first drive in the top left bay. Install the next drive to the right of the first. Install remaining drives to the right across the row. After a row is filled, move down to the next row and start again with the left bay. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 7 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 10: Install Bezel (Optional)

    Slide the right side of the bezel into the attachment points on the right ear, then push the left side of the bezel into the left ear latch until it locks� To remove the bezel, push the left ear release tab away from the bezel, then swing the bezel out. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 8 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 11: Connect Expansion Shelves

    The guide included with your Expansion Shelf has instructions for SAS connections. The example below shows an M60 connected to two ES60s. Detailed diagrams are also available in the TrueNAS SAS Connections Guide� Note: The M30 does not support expansion shelves� Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 9 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 12: Connect Network Cables

    Out-of-Band (OOB) IPMI management port on each TrueNAS Controller� Refer to the network port labels in section “1.3 Rear Components and Ports” on page 3 as needed� iXsystems preconfigures network ports to customer specifications before shipping.
  • Page 13: Add Truenas Controllers

    8 Add TrueNAS Controllers To avoid data loss, contact iXsystems before replacing a controller or upgrading to High Availability. To avoid data loss in an NVDIMM SLOG, power off TrueNAS controllers before removing them from the chassis. 8.1 Remove Shipping Brace M-Series systems with only one TrueNAS controller have an internal shipping brace you must remove before adding a second TrueNAS controller�...
  • Page 14: 8�2 Install Second Truenas Controller

    TrueNAS controller except the black release handle. Pull the release handle down to release the controller. Use both hands to grasp the controller only by the sides, bottom, or handle. Slide the TrueNAS controller out of the chassis� Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 12 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 15: Boot The System

    Out of band logins have separate credentials from the TrueNAS web interface. The credentials are randomized and attached to the back of the TrueNAS chassis. For more details, see https://www.truenas.com/docs/sb-327� For additional details about out of band management, see the M-Series Out of Band Management guide: https://www.truenas.com/docs/hardware/mseries/mseriesoobm/ Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 13 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 16: Additional Resources

    Additional hardware guides and articles are in the Documentation Hub’s Hardware section: https://www�truenas�com/docs/hardware/ The TrueNAS Community forums provide opportunities to interact with other TrueNAS users and discuss their con- figurations: https://www�truenas�com/community/ 11 Contacting iXsystems For assistance, please contact iX Support: Contact Method Contact Options https://support�ixsystems�com Email support@iXsystems�com...
  • Page 17 Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 15 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

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