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5 Connect Expansion Shelves
Expansion shelves connect to the HD mini SAS3 connectors on the X-Series. For detailed connection instructions
and diagrams, refer to the Basic Setup Guide included with your iXsystems TrueNAS expansion shelf or see the
6 Connect Network Cables
Network cables vary by configuration and are not included. Please contact iX Support with any questions.
Connect network cables to the Ethernet ports and Out-of-Band (OOB) management port before powering on and
configuring the X-Series for the the first time.
The Out-of-Band management port on the X-Series must be connected with a shielded Ethernet cable.
7 Connect Power Cord
If any TrueNAS expansion shelves are connected to the X-Series, power on the expansion shelves and wait at least
two minutes before connecting power cables to the X-Series.
Do not plug the power cords into a power outlet yet.
Connect a power cord to the back of one power supply, pressing it into the plastic clamp and pressing on the tab to
lock it in place. Repeat the process for the second power supply and cord.
After connecting both power cords to the X-Series, plug them into power outlets. The system automatically powers
on when connected to a power outlet. This design ensures that the X-Series powers back on after a power failure.
If you want to disconnect the physical power remotely, you can connect the X-Series to a remotely-managed Power
Distribution Unit (PDU).
