TrueNAS X Series - User Manual

TrueNAS
®
X-Series Basic Setup Guide
Version 1.9

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Safety Precautions

Covers electrostatic discharge (ESD) and proper handling of the system to prevent damage.

System Requirements

X-Series Components Overview

Front Panel Indicators

Rear Components and Ports

Assemble Rack Mounting Kit

Install Rack Rails

Steps to attach and secure the server rails to the rack using clamp latches and screws.

Install Drive Trays

Replace or Upgrade Drives

Connect Expansion Shelves

Connect Network Cables

Connect Power Cords

Replace System Controllers

Remove Controller Module

Step-by-step guide to safely remove a system controller module.

Install Controller Module

Step-by-step guide to safely install a system controller module.

Log Into TrueNAS Web Interface

Connect to System Console

Set Up Out-of-Band Management

Configure Remote Connections

Instructions for temporarily connecting via USB serial cable for OOBM configuration.

TrueNAS X Series Specifications

General

Product Line	TrueNAS X Series
Category	Network Storage Server
Form Factor	Rackmount
Drive Bays	12 x 3.5" hot-swap drive bays (X10), 12 x 3.5" hot-swap drive bays (X20)
Network Interfaces	2 x 10GbE (X10), 2 x 10GbE (X20)
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (X10), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x8 (X20)
Power Supply	Dual redundant hot-swappable PSUs
Redundancy Features	Dual PSUs, hot-swap drives, ECC memory
Operating System	TrueNAS
Management	Web UI, CLI, API, IPMI
Protocols Supported	NFS, SMB, iSCSI, AFP, FTP