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The TrueNAS ES12 is a 2U, 12-bay, SAS3(12 Gb/s) expansion shelf with dual expansion controllers and redun-

dant power supplies�

ES12 Expansion Shelf

ES12 Bezel

Set of rackmount rails. The rails have a specific front 

end, identified by a label visible on the left above. The 

front ends of the rails must be installed facing the 

front of the rack�

A total of 12 populated or empty “airbaffle” drive trays. 

Trays must be installed in all bays to maintain proper 

airflow for cooling. Up to ten drive trays are packed 

in a cardboard tray� Additional drivetrays are packed 

with the accessory kit�

Accessory kit with 2 IEC C13 to NEMA 5-15P power 

cords, 2 IEC C14toC14 cords, and a set of velcro cable 

ties�

Two 3-meter Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS HD cables�

TrueNAS units are carefully packed and shipped with trusted carriers to arrive in perfect condition� If there is 

any shipping damage or any parts are missing, please take photos and contact iXsystems support immediately 

at 

support@ixsystems�com

 or 

855-GREP4-iX (855-473-7449)

 or 

408-943-4100

Please locate and record the hardware serial numbers on the back of each chassis for quick reference�

Carefully unpack the shipping boxes and locate these components:

1  Unpacking the Unit

Summary of Contents for TrueNAS ES12

Page 1: ...TrueNAS ES12 Expansion Shelf Basic Setup Guide Version 1 7...

Page 2: ...ive owners Contents 1 Unpacking the Unit 1 2 Become Familiar with the ES12 System 2 3 Rail Kit Assembly 3 3 1 Rail Extenders 3 3 2 Rail Spring 3 3 3 Attaching Rails to the Rack 4 4 Install Drive Trays...

Page 3: ...p to ten drive trays are packed in a cardboard tray Additional drivetrays are packed with the accessory kit Accessory kit with 2 IEC C13 to NEMA 5 15P power cords 2 IEC C14toC14 cords and a set of vel...

Page 4: ...ocate ID and fault The fault indicator is on during the initial power on self test POST and turns off during normal operation It turns on if the TrueNAS software generates an alert The ES12 has two ex...

Page 5: ...lation of the included rail extenders For these deeper racks install cage nuts on the outside rear of the rack The tabs on the cage nuts must be horizontal as shown Using the included bolts install th...

Page 6: ...the front of the rack aligning the pins on both ends of the rail with the mounting holes in the rack Swing the clamp latch closed to hold the rail in place Use two of the supplied screws to secure the...

Page 7: ...t SSD drives for read cache R if present Hard drives or SSD drives for data storage Air ba e ller trays to ll any remaining empty bays Install the rst drive tray in the top left drive bay Install the...

Page 8: ...e plastic clamp and press the tab into the latch to lock it in place Repeat the process for the second power supply and cord 6 Connect SAS Cords Plug the ES12 power cords into power outlets Wait two m...

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Page 11: ...able by clicking Guide in the TrueNAS web interface or going directly to https www truenas com docs 9 Contacting iXsystems For assistance please contact iX Support Contact Method Contact Options Web h...

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