TrueNAS ES60 Manual

TrueNAS®ES60 Expansion Shelf
Basic Setup Guide
September 2017 Edition

1 ES60 Expansion Shelf
The TrueNAS®ES60 Expansion Shelf is a is a 4U, 60-bay storage expansion unit designed specifically for use
with the TrueNAS®Z Series Unified Storage Array.
Note: 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 [email protected] or 1-855-GREP4-iX (1-855-473-7449) or 1-408-943-4100.
Please locate and record the hardware serial numbers on the back of each chassis for easy reference.
Carefully unpack the shipping boxes and locate these components:
ES60 Expansion Shelf 60 Drive trays
Rail kit with mounting hardware Two SAS cables (additional cables included if or-
dered)
Two power cables
1.1 Become Familiar With the System
Front view of the ES60 Expansion Shelf:
Front panel indicators:
Front view of the ES60 Expansion Shelf:
System Drive Tray:
1.2 Install Rack Mounting Rails
Remove the rail set and screws from the rail kit box. Use only the screws labeled for use in the type of
rack provided. Have two people support each rail while mounting it to the rack using the top and bottom
screw holes. The rail surface should remain inside of the rack boundaries. These images show proper rail
installation with the front and rear of the rails mounted.
Front View
Rear View
Side View, No Rail
Side View, Rail Mounted
Rack Rail, Front
Rack Rail, Rear
1.3 Install the ES60 Expansion Shelf in the Rack
Caution: Two people are required to safely lift the chassis for rack installation or removal. Do not
install drives until after the chassis has been installed in the rack, and remove all drives before removing
the chassis from the rack.
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Align the chassis rails with the installed rack rails and gently slide the chassis into the rack until it stops.
Press in the slide locks, then slide the chassis in until the face of the ES60 is flush with the rack.
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1.4 Attach the Expansion Shelf to the Front of the Rack
Press in and turn the built-in thumbscrews to the front of the rack.
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1.5 Install the Drives in the Expansion Shelf
To insert a drive, release the handle with the tab on the front of the drive chassis, push it into a drive bay
until the drive handle begins to move into place, then push it the rest of the way until the handle locks into
place.
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1.6 Plug in the SAS Cables
Refer to the Wiring Guide. (REF THE IMAGE)
1.7 Plug in the Power Cables
Plug both power cables into the power outlets and secure the cables with the plastic cable locks. This will
turn on the Expansion Shelf.
Note: Service and management ports are not used during normal operation and should not be connected.
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If setting up a TrueNAS®Storage Array for the first time, wait two minutes after turning on the Expansion
Shelf before powering on the TrueNAS®Array. If you already have a TrueNAS®Array in operation, you may
power on the Expansion Shelf at any time.
1.8 Install the Bezel
The back of the bezel has two screws on the left and right side. Align the two screw holes on each side with
the back of the ears on the ES60. Begin by screwing in one screw on one side, then screw in diagonally on
the opposite side. Do this for the next two screws.
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1.9 Install the Cable Management Arm
On the rear of the ES60 JBOD, locate the two pin posts on the left side of the expansion shelf. Align the holes
on the bracket of the cable management arm with the posts on the chassis. Slide the cable management
arm forward and pull the lever on the latch upwards to lock the cable management arm into place.
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Unscrew the two screws already attached to this side of the cable management arm. Align with the screw
holes for this end and screw them in. Both pieces are now attached to the chassis.
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1.10 Lock in the Power Cable
This step eliminates the risk of accidentally disconnecting the power cable.
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Insert the power cable into the plastic clamp and press down on the tab to lock the power cable in place.
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1.11 Secure the Power Cords
Route and secure the power cords and other cables (including SAS cables) onto the cable-management arm,
as shown in the pictures below.
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The final assembly should look like this picture.
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2 User Guide
The TrueNAS®User Guide with complete configuration instructions is available by clicking Guide in the
TrueNAS®user interface or at https://support.ixsystems.com/truenasguide/truenas.html.
3 Contacting iXsystems
For assistance, please contact iX Support:
Contact Method Contact Options
Web https://support.ixsystems.com
Email [email protected]
Telephone Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time:
•1 [phone] option 2 (US-only toll-free)
•1 [phone] option 2 (local and international)
Telephone After Hours (24x7 Gold Level Support only):
•1 [phone] (US-only toll-free)
•1 [phone] (local and international)
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