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  • Page 1 TrueNAS ES12 Basic Setup Guide ® Version 1.81...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 Introduction The TrueNAS ES12 is a 2U, 12-bay expansion shelf� It has redundant power supplies and up to two TrueNAS storage controllers� Review the safety considerations and hardware requirements before installing an ES12 into a rack 1.1 Safety 1.1.1 Static Discharge Static electricity can build up in your body and discharge when touching conductive materials�...

  • Page 4: Es12 Components

    2 ES12 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

    2.2 Rear Components and Ports The ES12 has two expansion controllers in a side-by-side configuration: Controller 1 Controller 2 Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 Debug * SAS3 SAS3 SAS3 * TrueNAS internal use only Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 3 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 6: Assemble Rail Kit

    Using the M5 screws, install the rail extender inside the rear of the rack� Repeat the for the other side� Extender viewed from within the rack. 3.2 Install Rail Spring If not already present, install a spring on the silver posts in the side of each rail� Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 4 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 7: 3�2 Install Rack Rails

    Carefully place the system on the rails, then push the system in until the ears are flush with the rack. Use two black M5 rack screws to secure each ear to the rack. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 5 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 8: Install Drive Trays

    To load an individual drive tray into a bay, press the blue button to open the latch� Carefully slide the tray into a drive bay until the left side of the latch touches the metal front edge of the chassis, then gently swing the latch closed until it clicks into place� Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 6 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 9: Connect Power Cables

    Warning: When setting up SAS connections, please adhere to the wiring example below� Connecting expansion shelves incorrectly causes errors. Never cable a single controller to different expanders on the same shelf 6.1 X-Series Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 7 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 10 6.2 R-Series 6.2.1 R20 R20 with a single ES12 Expansion Shelf R20 with two ES12 Expansion Shelves Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 8 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 11 6.2.2 R40 R40 with a single ES12 Expansion Shelf R40 with two ES12 Expansion Shelves Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 9 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 12 6.2.3 R50 R50 with a single ES12 Expansion Shelf R50 with two ES12 Expansion Shelves Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 10 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 13 6.3 M-Series 6.3.1 M40 M40 with a single ES12 Expansion Shelf M40 with two ES12 Expansion Shelves Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 11 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 14 SAS cards� The M60 can support up to 12 total Expansion Shelves with the use of additional SAS cards� supports up to 8 expansion shelves supports up to 12 expansion shelves Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 12 Email: support@ixsystems.com...

  • Page 15: Install Bezel (Optional)

    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/ 9 Contacting iXsystems For assistance, please contact iX Support: Contact Method Contact Options https://support�ixsystems�com Email support@iXsystems�com...

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