TrueNAS M Series User manual

TrueNAS® M-Series Unied Storage Array
Basic Setup Guide
Version 1.7

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Contents
1 Become Familiar with the M-Series System ............................................. 1
1.1 Front Panel Indicators .......................................................................... 2
1.2 M-Series Back Panels ........................................................................... 2
2 M-Series Rail Kit Assembly ................................................................. 3
2.1 Separate Cabinet Rails from Rack Rails ..................................................... 3
2.2 Mount Cabinet Rails ........................................................................... 3
2.3 Mount the Rack Rails .......................................................................... 3
2.4 Mount the Unit in the Rack .................................................................... 4
3 Install Drive Trays ........................................................................... 5
4 Connect Expansion Shelves ............................................................... 5
5 Connect Network Cables ................................................................... 5
6 Connect Power Cord ........................................................................ 6
7 Install Bezel (Optional) ...................................................................... 6
8 TrueNAS®Controller Installation and Removal ........................................ 7
8.1 Adding a Second TrueNAS Controller ....................................................... 7
8.2 TrueNAS Controller Installation .............................................................. 8
8.3 TrueNAS Controller Removal ................................................................. 8
9 Perform TrueNAS® Initial Software Conguration ..................................... 9
10 User Guide .................................................................................. 9
11 Contacting iXsystems ..................................................................... 9

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The TrueNAS® M-Series Unied Storage Array is a 4U , 24-bay , hybrid data storage array.
M-Series Unied Storage Array
Set of rackmount rails. The rails have a specic front end, iden-
tied by a label visible on the left above. The front ends of the
rails must be installed facing the front of the rack.
Up to 24 drive trays or blank llers.
Set of hardware
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.
M-Series Bezel
DB9 to 3.5mm serial cable
1 Become Familiar with the M-Series System

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Front panel indicators: power (1), locateID (2), fault (3), network activity (4). The fault indicator is on during the initial power-on self-
test (POST) and off during normal operation. It turns on if the TrueNAS® software issues an alert. See the Alert section in the Addi-
tional Options chapter of the TrueNAS® User Guide ( https://www.ixsystems.com/documentation/truenas ). The M-Series includes
one or two TrueNAS® controllers in an over-and-under conguration.
1.1 Front Panel Indicators
1.2 M-Series Back Panels
Redundant power supplies (1), serial port (2), 1Gb Ethernet Out of Band management port (must be connected to a network for
IPMI remote management) and USB 2.0 ports (3), USB 3.0 ports (4),10GB Ethernet ports (5), VGA monitor port (6), ID indicator (7),
HD Mini SAS3 connectors (8), networking ports (9), asterisk slot for Fibre Channel or additional networking (10), TrueNAS® control-
ler management port (11), TrueNAS® controller serial number (12).
M40
Redundant power supplies (1), serial port (2), 1Gb Ethernet Out of Band management port (must be connected to a network for
IPMI remote management) and USB2.0 ports (3), USB 3.0 ports (4),10GB Ethernet ports (5), VGA monitor port (6), ID indicator (7),
HD Mini SAS3 connectors (8), networking ports (9), asterisk slot for Fibre Channel or additional networking (10), TrueNAS controller
management port (11), TrueNAS controller serial number (12), NVMe activity indicators (13).
M50

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2 M-Series Rail Kit Assembly
2.1 Separate Cabinet Rails from Rack Rails
Each rack rail includes an inner cabinet rail that must be removed. Extend the cabinet rail as shown below until the white release
tab is exposed. Slide the white release tab to the right to release the cabinet rail. Remove the cabinet rail from the rack rail. Repeat
the process for the second rail.
The cabinet rails are mounted 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. Repeat this process on the
other side.
2.2 Mount Cabinet Rails
A TrueNAS® M-Series requires 4U of vertical rack space. The rack rails are installed in the bottom 2U of the total 4U height.
The inner rack rail must be unlocked and retracted before installing the rail in the rack. Rotate the release lever on the back of the
inner rail clockwise as shown on the arrow label (1). Push the inner rail towards the back of the rail assembly until it stops (2).
2.3 Mount the Rack Rails
Place the rail in the rack with the front end towards 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 clicks.
At the rear end of the rail, align the pins with the rack holes, making sure the rail is level. Swing the gray latch handle outwards (1)
and pull it to extend the rail rearwards until the rail pins are fully seated in the rack holes (2). Release the latch to allow it to lock in
place. Repeat the process for the second rack rail.

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2.4 Mount the Unit 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.
Extend both inner rack rails outwards from the rack until they lock in place. Align the cabinet rails with the inner 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 half way in. Slide the blue release tabs
on both cabinet rails towards the front of the system (1) while pushing the unit into the rack. Push the chassis into the rack until it
is flush with the front of the rack (2).
Anchor the unit in the rack on both sides with long M5 screws. The screw hole is behind a small door on each ear.

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3 Install Drive Trays
Drives are mounted in drive trays, which are then installed in drive bays in the M-Series chassis.
Each drive bay in the chassis has two indicator lights to the right of the tray. The upper light is blue when the drive is active or a hot
spare. The lower light is solid red if a fault has occurred.
Press the silver button on the drive tray to open the latch. Carefully slide the tray into a drive bay until the right side of the latch-
touches the metal front edge of the chassis, then gently swing the latch closed until it clicks into place.
All drive bays must be lled to maintain proper air flow for cooling. If fewer than 24 drives are connected, ller blanks must be
placed in the empty bays.
4 Connect Expansion Shelves
Refer to the installation instructions included with expansion shelves for details on connections.
5 Connect Network Cables
Connect network cables before powering on the M-Series. Cable specications and requirements vary by conguration, so they are
not included with the system.
Connect network cables from the local switch or management network to the Out-of-Band (OOB) IPMI management port on each
TrueNAS® controller. Network ports are precongured to customer specications before shipment. Contact iXSupport (page14) for
details on connecting them to the local network.

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6 Connect Power Cord
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 both power cords have been connected to the M-Series, they can be plugged in to power outlets. The system is congured
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.
7 Install Bezel (Optional)
The included bezel is not required for operation. To attach the bezel, slide the right side of the bezel into the attachment points on
the right ear. Push the left side of the bezel into the left ear latch until it locks in place.
To remove the bezel, push the left ear release tab away from the bezel to release. Swing the bezel out to remove.

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8 TrueNAS®Controller Installation and Removal
Warning: To avoid data loss in an NVDIMM SLOG, TrueNAS controllers must be properly shut down and powered off before
they are removed from the chassis.
Touch the chassis metal top or sides before beginning work. Observe proper antistatic procedures when working with TrueNAS
controllers or other electronic components.
Remove the cover plate thumbscrew (1) and controller slot cover (2).
Unscrew the retention screw (1) and remove the brace (2) from the 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 installation in the next section.
8.1 Adding a Second TrueNAS Controller
M-Series systems with only one TrueNAS controller have an internal shipping brace that must be removed before adding a second
TrueNAS controller.

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8.2 TrueNAS Controller Installation
Use both hands to lift and carry the TrueNAS controller from the bottom only. Insert the TrueNAS controller into the chassis.
Press only on the bottom, sides, or handle of the TrueNAS controller, sliding it into the chassis until it stops (1). Lift the black
release handle to lock the TrueNAS controller in place (2). Tighten the thumb screw to lock the handle.
8.3 TrueNAS Controller Removal
Unlock the TrueNAS controller handle by turning the thumb screw counter clockwise until it releases the handle (1). Do not 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 controller only by the sides, bottom, or handle. Slide
the TrueNAS controller out (3).

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9 Perform TrueNAS® Initial Software Conguration
The console displays the IP address of the TrueNAS® M-Series graphical web interface, 192.168.100.231 in this example:
The web user interface is at:
http://192.168.100.231
Enter the IP address into a browser on a computer on the same network to access the web user interface.
10 User Guide
The TrueNAS® User Guide has complete software conguration and usage instructions. It is available by clicking Guide in the True-
NAS® web interface or going directly to https://www.ixsystems.com/documentation/truenas/.
11 Contacting iXsystems
For assistance, please contact iX Support:
Contact Method Contact Options
Web https://support.ixsystems.com
Email [email protected]
Telephone Monday-Friday, 6:00AM to 6:00PM Pacic Standard Time:
• US-only toll-free: 855-473-7449 option 2
• Local and international: 408-943-4100 option 2
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• US-only toll-free: 855-499-5131
• International: 408-878-3140
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