TrueNAS ES102 Basic Setup Manual
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ES102 Basic Setup Guide
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Version 1.05

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  • Page 1 TrueNAS ES102 Basic Setup Guide ® Version 1.05...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: Introduction

    When removing a fully-populated system from a rack, remove the drives before de-racking the enclosure� You need at least 37�5” (952�5mm) empty space in front of a racked ES102 to fully extend the enclosure to access all drive bays� The high weight of the enclosure can be a tipping hazard for the rack� Be sure to follow all tipping prevention instructions recommended by your rack provider before installing the ES102�...
  • Page 4: Es102 Components

    2 ES102 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: 2�1 Front Indicators

    Indicators on the front panel show identification and status. The fault indicator is on during the initial power-on self- test (POST) or when the TrueNAS software has issued an alert� These indicators are also on the back panel� Light Color and Indication Blinking Blue: Locate ID is active�...
  • Page 6: Install Railkit

    PULL The chassis rails attach to each side of the ES102� Align the chassis rail keyholes over the ES102 side posts� Slide the rail towards the rear of the system until the rail locks into place� Use three of the low-profile M4 screws to secure the rail�...
  • Page 7: 3�2 Install Rack Rails

    3.2 Install Rack Rails The ES102 occupies 4U of rack space� The front rail pins mount to the 4U bottom-most attach points, and the back rail pins mount one space above the 4U bottom-most attach points� The rails have left side “L” and right side “R”...
  • Page 8: Install Cover Retention (Optional)

    Use the same method to install the second alignment bracket to the other rail� Make sure the grooves on top of both brackets point inside the rack� The ES102 cover slides into the grooves when it is pushed into the rack�...
  • Page 9: Install Latch Plates

    5 Install Latch Plates The latch plates attach to the front of the rack rails� They secure the rails to the rack and hold the enclosure in place when fully inserted in the rack� Align a plate over the three holes between the rack rail front mounting pins� The flange must point to the outside of the rack.
  • Page 10: Mount The Es102 In The Rack

    They cannot support the system’s weight� Lift the ES102 and align the chassis rails with the middle rack rails� Push the ES102 into the rack rails until it stops� Locate the metal safety catches on each chassis rail and squeeze them into the chassis� Hold the safety catches in place and push the chassis into the rack until the chassis latches touch the rail latch plates�...
  • Page 11: 6�1 Attach Cover Retention Screws

    6.2 Shipping Screws If you are installing the ES102 in a rack for ship out, install four more M5 cage nuts in holes 3-6 of the 4U space, then install four M5 x 12mm T15 Flat Head Torx screws to secure the ES102 to the rack with the shipping bracket�...
  • Page 12: Install Cable Management Arms

    7.2 Attach the Lower Cable Management Arm You need the CMA stamped Lower “L” for this procedure� The ES102 has three attach points for the lower CMA, two on the right rail and one on the left� Beginning with the right side, insert the outermost connection post into the outer bracket until it clicks into place�...
  • Page 13: 7�3 Attach The Upper Cable Management Arm

    7.3 Attach the Upper Cable Management Arm You need the CMA stamped Upper “U” for this procedure� The ES102 has three attach points for the upper CMA, two on the left rail and one on the right� Beginning with the left side, insert the outermost connection post into the outer bracket until it clicks into place�...
  • Page 14: Install Drives

    8.2 Insert Drives into the Enclosure Point the arrow on the clip towards the frontof the ES102� Pinch the orange clips and gently push the drive down into the slot� Release the orange clips to secure the drive in place� Ensure the drive is fully inserted into the bay and does not extend above the system�...
  • Page 15: Connect Power Cables

    Do not plug the power cords into a power outlet yet. Connect cables to the various ports on the back of the ES102 and route them through the CMAs� Leave enough slack in the cables so that they do not disconnect when the ES102 slides out of the rack�...
  • Page 16: Connect Sas Cables

    10 Connect SAS Cables To set up SAS between your TrueNAS system and Expansion Shelves, cable the first port on the first TrueNAS Controller to the first port on the first Expansion Shelf Controller. High Availability systems require another cable from the first port on the second TrueNAS Controller to the first port on the second Expansion Shelf Controller.
  • Page 17 10.2 M60 M60 with a single ES102 Expansion Shelf M60 with three ES102 Expansion Shelves� The M60 supports up to 12 Expansion Shelves using additional SAS cards� Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 15 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 18: 10�3 Route Sas Cables

    Return to the starting position and adjust the cables to allow more flex or avoid pinching. If the TrueNAS system is already on, you can turn on the ES102 any time by plugging both power cords into PDU outlets and waiting two minutes for the drives to start�...
  • Page 19: Additional Resources

    TrueNAS web interface or go directly to: https://www�truenas�com/docs/ 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/ 12 Contacting iXsystems...
  • Page 20 Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 18 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 21 Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 19 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

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