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- Page 1 TrueNAS ES102 Basic Setup Guide ® Version 1.1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
1 Introduction The TrueNAS ES102 is a 4U, 102-bay expansion shelf. It has redundant I/O modules and power supplies. The ES102 is much larger than other Expansion Shelves sold by iXsystems. Take full safety precautions when installing or servicing the enclosure. -
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: Front Indicators
Blinking Amber: Fault / Alert. Green: ES102 is on. 2.2 Rear Components and Ports Power Supply 1 Fan 1 Fan 2 Fan 3 Fan 4 Power Supply 2 SAS3 SAS3 SAS3 SAS3 SAS3 SAS3 SAS Indicators Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 3 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 6: Install Railkit
Use three of the low-profile M4 screws to secure the rail. Repeat for on the other side. The Cable Management Arm bracket must be at the back of the system. M4 Screw M4 Screw M4 Screw Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 4 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 7: Install Rack Rails
Align the rail pin holes with the mounting holes in the rack and push forward until the front latch clicks into place, then reinstall the rail pins. Make sure an additional 2U of rack space is available above the rail. Front Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 5 Email: support@ixsystems.com... - Page 8 When installed correctly, the rail front and rear are level, and the inner part of the rail with the gray bearing sleeve faces inside the rack. Use the same procedure to install the other rail. Ensure both rails are at the same height on each rack post. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 6 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
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Page 9: 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. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 7 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 10: Install Latch Plates
Use three T15 M5 screws to secure the latch plate, rack post, and rack rails together. Front T15 M5 Screws Use the same process to install the other plate. Ensure the flanges both latch plates face the outside of the rack. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 8 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 11: Mount The Es102 In The Rack
To minimize jarring motions, gently secure the ES102 in place by swinging the front handles out and pushing the enclosure forward until it is fully in the rack. When you release the handles, the enclosure latches catch behind the latch plates and hold the system in the rack. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 9 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 12: Attach Cover Retention Screws
M5 x 12mm T15 Flat Head Torx screws to secure the ES102 to the rack with the shipping bracket. Space M5 x 12mm T15 Flat Head Torx screws (not to scale) Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 10 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 13: Install Cable Management Arm (Cma)
Carefully press the enclosure rail safety catches and push it back into the rack. Secure it in place, and verify the Cable Management Arm, Latch Plates, Cover Alignment Brackets, and Rails are correctly installed. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 11 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 14: Install Drives
8.3 Drive LED Indicators Behavior Color Activity / Normal / Hot-Spare Fault / Issue Blinking Amber (1 second) Locate ID Blinking Amber (2 seconds) Drive Install Solid Amber (until drive drawer closes) Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 12 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 15: Connect Power Cables
Connect a power cord to the back of one power supply. Extend the plastic retention clamp, open it, fit it over the power cable, and push it down over the cable to lock it in place. Repeat the process for the other power cable. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 13 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 16: Connect Sas 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 10.1 R50 R50 with a single ES102 Expansion Shelf: R50 with two ES102 Expansion Shelves: Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 14 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 17: M60
10.2 M60 (HA) 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: Route Cables
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. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 16 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 19: Apc Ar3350 Rack Addendum
To remove the rear split doors, simply lift them up off the hinge pins, then pull them away from the rack. Remove both hinge assemblies on the right side of the rack after you remove the doors. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 17 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 20: Install Curved Door
Position the door over the hinge assemblies, then lower it onto the pins. The door will self align when correctly installed on the hinge assemblies. After configuring your rack with the curved doors, return to “3 Install Railkit” on page 4. Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 18 Email: support@ixsystems.com... -
Page 21: 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/ 14 Contact iXsystems For assistance, please contact iX Support: Contact Method Contact Options https://support.ixsystems.com Email support@iXsystems.com... - Page 22 Support: 855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Page 20 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
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