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1 M-Series Uniied Storage Array

The TrueNAS

M-Series Uniﬁed Storage Array is a 4U, 24-bay, hybrid data storage array.

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

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.

Components: M-Series Uniﬁed Storage Array (#1), rackmount rails (#2), bezel (#3), up to 24 drive trays or blank ﬁllers

(#4), two IEC C13 to NEMA 5-15P power cords, two IEC C14 to C13 cords, velcro cable ties (#5), DB9 to 3.5mm serial

cable (#6), hardware (#7).

Support: 855-473-7449 or 408-943-4100

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Summary of Contents for TrueNAS M Series

Page 1: ...TrueNAS M Series Uni ed Storage Array Basic Setup Guide Version 1 4...

Page 2: ...r 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...

Page 3: ...s The M Series includes one or two TrueNAS controllers in an over and under con guration 1 2 M40 Back Panel Redundant power supplies 1 serial port 2 1Gb Ethernet Out of Band management port must be co...

Page 4: ...B 3 0 ports 3 USB 2 0 ports 4 10GB Ethernet ports 5 VGA monitor port 6 ID indicator 7 HD Mini SAS3 connectors 8 networking ports 9 asterisk slot for Fi bre Channel or additional networking 10 TrueNAS...

Page 5: ...Mount Cabinet Rails The cabinet rails are mounted on both sides of the system cabinet Align the cabinet rail keyholes with the three posts ES24 or four posts M Series on the side of the chassis and sl...

Page 6: ...il it stops 2 Place the rail in the rack with the front end toward the front of the rack aligning the pins with the mounting holes in the front of the rack Push the pins into the holes until the latch...

Page 7: ...ner rack rails and slide them into the rack rails until they are fully seated When both cabinet rails are secured in the rack rails gently push the chassis until it stops halfway in Slide the blue rel...

Page 8: ...ive bays must be lled to maintain proper air ow for cooling If fewer than 24 drives are connected ller blanks must be placed in the empty bays 1 6 Connect Expansion Shelves Refer to the installation i...

Page 9: ...to automatically power on when connected to a power outlet This design ensures that the M Series comes back on when power is restored after a power failure 1 9 Install Bezel Optional The included bez...

Page 10: ...ginning work Observe proper antistatic procedures when working with TrueNAS controllers or other electronic components 1 10 1 Adding a Second TrueNAS Controller M Series systems with only one TrueNAS...

Page 11: ...M Series chassis Replace the retention screw 1 Con rm there are no obstructions in the TrueNAS controller slot then continue with the TrueNAS controller instal lation in the next section Support 855...

Page 12: ...AS controller into the chassis Press only on the bottom sides or handle of the TrueNAS con troller sliding it into the chassis until it stops 1 Lift the black release handle to lock the TrueNAS contro...

Page 13: ...t pull or press on any portion of the TrueNAS controller except the black release handle Pull the black release handle down 2 to release the TrueNAS controller Use both hands to grasp the TrueNAS cont...

Page 14: ...clicking Guide in the TrueNAS web interface or going directly to https www ixsystems com documentation truenas 2 Contacting iXsystems For assistance please contact iX Support Contact Method Contact O...