TrueNAS ES60 Manual

TrueNAS®ES60 Basic Setup Guide
Version 1.93

Contents
1 Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1
1�1 Safety �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
1�1�1 Static Discharge ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
1�1�2 Handling the System ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
2�1 Requirements ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
2 ES60 Components ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2
2�1 Front Indicators �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
2�2 Rear Components and Ports ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
3 Assemble Rail Kit ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4
3�1 Install Chassis Rails ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
3�2 Install Rack Rails ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
3�4 Mount the Unit in the Rack ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
4 Install Drives ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
4�1 Remove Top Cover ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
4�2 Install Drive Trays ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7
5 Install Cable Management Arm (Optional) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
6 Connect Power Cables ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
7 Connect SAS Cables �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
7�1 X-Series ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
7�2 R-Series ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
7�2�1 R20 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12
7�2�2 R40 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 13
7�2�3 R50 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 14
7�3 M-Series ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
7�3�1 M40 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
7�3�2 M50 and M60 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
8 Install Bezel (Optional) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
9 Additional Resources ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 17
10 Contacting iXsystems ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Copyright © #### iXsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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1 Introduction
The TrueNAS ES60 is a 4U, 60-bay, hybrid unied data storage array. It has redundant power supplies and two
TrueNAS storage controllers�
Review the safety considerations and hardware requirements before installing an X-Series system into a rack
2.1 Requirements
We recommend these tools when installing a TrueNAS ES60 in a rack:
• #2 Phillips head screw driver
• Flat head screw driver
• Tape measure
• Level
1.1 Safety
1.1.1 Static Discharge
Static electricity can build up in your body and discharge when touching conductive materials. Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD) is harmful to sensitive electronic devices and components� Keep these safety recommendations in
mind before opening the system case or handling non-hot-swappable system components:
• Turn o the system and remove power cables before opening the case or touching internal components.
• Place the system on a clean, hard work surface like a wooden tabletop. Using an ESD dissipative mat can also
help protect the internal components�
• Touch the metal chassis with your bare hand to dissipate static electricity in your body before touching any
internal components, including components not yet installed in the system. Using an anti-static wristband and
grounding cable is another option�
• Store all system components in anti-static bags�
You can nd more preventative tips and details about ESD at https://www.wikihow.com/Ground-Yourself-to-Avoid-
Destroying-a-Computer-with-Electrostatic-Discharge.
We recommend at least two people lift a TrueNAS system.
Hold the system from the sides or bottom whenever possible. Always be mindful of loose cabling or connectors and
avoid pinching or bumping these elements whenever possible.
This document uses “left” and “right” according to your perspective when facing the front of a system or rack.
Never attempt to lift a TrueNAS system loaded with drives! Install the system in a rack before adding drives.
Remove drives before de-racking the system�
1.1.2 Handling the System

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2 ES60 Components
TrueNAS units are carefully packed and shipped with trusted carriers to arrive in perfect condition.
If there is any shipping damage or missing parts, please take photos and contact iXsystems support immediately at
support@ixsystems�com, 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 quick reference.
Carefully unpack the shipping boxes and locate these components:
Accessory kit with 2 IEC C13 to NEMA 5-15P
power cords, 2 IEC C13 to C14 cords, and a set of
velcro cable ties�
ES60 Expansion Shelf
Set of rackmount rails�
Up to 60 drive trays with installed hard drives
shipped separately�
Two 3-meter Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS HD cables.
ES60 Bezel

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2.1 Front Indicators
The ES60 has front panel indicators for power, fault, and locate ID.
Light Color and Indication
Green: System on
Red: Fault / Alert
Amber: Locate ID active
ID
The ES60 has two expansion controllers in a side-by-side conguration.
Controller 1
Power Supply 1
Controller 2
Power Supply 2
HD
SAS3
HD
SAS3
HD
SAS3
HD
SAS3
2.2 Rear Components and Ports

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3 Assemble Rail Kit
3.1 Install Chassis Rails
Each rack rail has an inner chassis rail you must remove. Extend the chassis rail until you see the white release tab.
Push release tab to the right and remove the chassis rail from the rack rail� Repeat the process for the second rail�
The chassis rails mount on each side of the system. Align the cabinet rail keyholes with the posts on the side of the
chassis. Slide the rail towards the rear of the system until the metal tab clicks and secures the rail in place. Secure
the rail to the chassis using the low-prole M4 screws. Repeat this process on the other side.
The ES60 occupies 4U of rack space� The rails mount in the center 2U of that space�
The accessory kit includes cage nuts (for square and round-hole racks), which provide attachment points for rail
screws. Install a cage nut in the 4th hole from the top in the center 2U of rack space. Repeat for all four posts.
The rail ends have “Front” and “Rear” stamped on them. Place one rail in the rack with the “Front” stamp at the
front facing outwards. The “Rear” stamp goes at the back of the rack. Align the pins on both rail ends with the rack
mounting holes. Make sure the cage nuts line up with the rail holes. Push the pins in to the rack holes until they lock
in place. Use the provided screws to secure the rails to the cage nuts.
3.2 Install Rack Rails
M4 Screws
Front Back
3U
2U
Cage Nut Placement and
Rail Alignment
M5 Screws

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3.4 Mount the Unit in the Rack
Lift the ES60 with attached cabinet rails and align the cabinet rails with the inside front of the rack rails.
Carefully slide the ES60 into the rack rails until it stops� Locate the blue tabs on the inside of the cabinet rails� Slide
the tabs towards the front of the ES60 and hold them in place, then push the chassis into the rack.
Use the thumbscrews on the ears are to secure the ES60 in the rack after installing drive trays
Warning: The ES60 requires two people to safely lift in and out of a rack. Do not install drives until after you
mount the ES60 in the rack� Remove all drives before taking the ES60 out of the rack�

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4 Install Drives
4.1 Remove Top Cover
Slide the ES60 out on the rails. Unscrew the cover screws to unlock the top cover, then slide it forwards and lift it o.

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A standard drive tray installation order simplies support and is strongly recommended: install SSD drives for SLOG
rst, if present. Follow this with SSD drives for L2ARC, if present, then hard drives or SSD drives for data storage.
Install the rst drive tray in the front left drive bay. Install the next drive tray to the right of the rst. Install remaining
drive trays to the right across the row. After lling a row with drives, move to the next row and start again at the left
bay. A label on the front left of the lid shows the preferred drive order.
Slide the tray button in the direction of the arrow to open the latch. Carefully lower the drive tray into a drive bay
until the latch begins to close, then push the latch down until it locks into place.
For proper air flow and cooling, the entire first row of drive trays must be installed. The top cover must also
be in place when the unit is on.
Each drive tray has LEDs that denote its current status�
Drive Tray LED’s
Color Status
Solid Blue Normal / Hot Spare
Blinking Blue Activity
Solid Amber Fault / Identify
Note for Samsung 1643a 2.5” SSDs: Drive tray LED’s only activate during drive activity or drive fault�
You must install the top cover and the entire rst row of drive trays for proper air flow and cooling.
4.2 Install Drive Trays
TrueNAS systems only support qualied HDs and SSDs. Contact the Sales Team for more drives or replacements.
Adding unqualied drives to the system voids the warranty. Call Support if drives are improperly installed in trays.
To add a new drive into an empty tray, place the tray on a flat surface and push the hard drive into the tray.
Make sure the connector is at the rear of the tray�

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5 Install Cable Management Arm (Optional)
The optional Cable Management Arm (CMA) helps organize the ES60 power and data cables.
You can unclip the tabs on the flex housing from the top and the bottom. Or you can remove them entirely.
The ES60 has two attachment posts on the left rear side for the CMA. You can pull the ES60 slightly out of the rack
to make the posts more accessible. Align the holes on the CMA chassis bracket with the posts. Slide the CMA onto
the posts and pull the lever on the latch upwards to lock the bracket into place.
Locate the end of the flex housing with exposed pins. Unclip and open the two tabs closest to the end so the flex
housing can compress enough to t into the bracket holes. Press the flex housing rmly into the bracket until the
pins seat in the holes�
Note: You can only use the Cable Management Arm if your rackmount rail depth is between 27.5” and 31”.

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Remove the two screws from the side of the CMA rail bracket. Align the screw holes with the holes in the rear of the
left cabinet rail and attach the bracket to the rail with the screws.
Locate the end of the flex housing with exposed holes. Unclip and open the two tabs closest to the end so the flex
housing can expand enough to t over the bracket pins. Press the flex housing rmly into the bracket until the holes
seat on the pins�
Completed CMA Assembly
Power and data cables route through the flex housing. You can open or remove the tabs to allow access or space
for cable ends. Leave some slack in the cables at both ends to allow for arm and chassis movement.

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6 Connect Power Cables
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. Plug both power cords into outlets. The
ES60 will turn on.
Wait two minutes for the drives to start.
If you turned o the TrueNAS system, power it back on.
We recommend turning your TrueNAS system o before connecting the expansion shelf to ensure all pools and
drives are visible when you boot the TrueNAS system.
Note: Do not connect cables to the Service or Management ports� The ES60 does not use them during operation�

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7 Connect SAS Cables
To set up SAS between your TrueNAS system and Expansion Shelves, cable the rst port on the rst TrueNAS
Controller to the rst port on the rst Expansion Shelf Controller. High Availability systems require another cable
from the rst port on the second TrueNAS Controller to the rst port on the second Expansion Shelf Controller.
We DO NOT recommend other cabling congurations. Contact iX Support if you need other cabling methods.
Warning: When setting up SAS connections, please adhere to the wiring example below. Connecting expansion
shelves incorrectly causes errors. Never cable a single controller to dierent expanders on the same shelf
Plug the ES60 power cords into power outlets. Wait two minutes for the drives to start. The ES60 is compatible
with several TrueNAS systems. Typical SAS cable connections for connecting one or two ES60 units to TrueNAS High
Availability (HA) systems are shown here.
7.1 X-Series
X20 with one ES60 Expansion Shelf

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7.2 R-Series
7.2.1 R20
R20 with two ES60 Expansion Shelves
R20 with a single ES60 Expansion Shelf

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7.2.2 R40
R40 with a single ES60 Expansion Shelf
R40 with two ES60 Expansion Shelves

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7.2.3 R50
R50 with a single ES60 Expansion Shelf
R50 with two ES60 Expansion Shelves

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7.3 M-Series
M40 with a single ES60 Expansion Shelf
M40 with two ES60 Expansion Shelves
7.3.1 M40

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7.3.2 M50 and M60
M50/M60 with three ES60 Expansion Shelves. The M50 can support up to 8 total Expansion Shelves with the use of
additional SAS cards. The M60 can support up to 12 total Expansion Shelves with the use of additional SAS cards.
M50/M60 with a single ES60 Expansion Shelf
M50 supports
up to 8
expansion
shelves
M60 supports
up to 12
expansion
shelves

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8 Install Bezel (Optional)
Line up the screw holes on the back of the bezel with the screw holes on the ears of the ES60. Install one upper
screw from the back side of the left ES60 ear, then install a lower screw from the back of the right ES60 ear. Install
the remaining two screws following the same diagonal pattern.
9 Additional Resources
10 Contacting iXsystems
The TrueNAS Documentation Hub has complete software conguration and usage instructions� Click Guide in the
TrueNAS web interface or go directly to:
https://www.truenas.com/docs/
Additional hardware guides and articles are in the Documentation Hub’s Hardware section:
https://www.truenas.com/docs/hardware/
The TrueNAS Community forums provide opportunities to interact with other TrueNAS users and discuss their con-
gurations:
https://www.truenas.com/community/
For assistance, please contact iX Support:
Contact Method Contact Options
Web https://support.ixsystems.com
Email support@iXsystems�com
Telephone Monday-Friday, 6:00AM to 6:00PM Pacic Standard Time:
• US-only toll-free: 1-855-473-7449 option 2
• Local and international: 1-408-943-4100 option 2
Telephone Telephone After Hours (24x7 Gold Level Support only):
• US-only toll-free: 1-855-499-5131
• International: 1-408-878-3140 (International calling rates will apply)
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