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Mini 3.0 Family
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Basic Setup Guide
Version 3.3

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  • Page 1 TrueNAS Mini 3.0 Family ® Basic Setup Guide Version 3.3...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

      ............... .   Copyright © 2021 iXsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    From left to right are the TrueNAS Mini E, the TrueNAS Mini X/X+, and the TrueNAS Mini XL+ : The drive bay door can be locked for added security. To lock the door, insert one of the door keys in the lock and turn the key clockwise ninety degrees. Page 1 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 4: Become Familiar With The Truenas Mini Family

    5. Four GbE network ports 3. One bag of HDD screws 6. IPMI out of band management port 4. One power cord 7. Port cover 5. One set of keys 8. One USB 3.0 port Page 2 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 5: The Truenas Mini

    3. Two Ethernet cables 5. IPMI out of band management port 4. One bag of 3.5” HDD screws 6. Port cover 5. One power cord 7. USB 3.0 port 6. One set of keys Page 3 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 6: The Truenas Mini

    3. Two Ethernet cables 3. Two USB 2.0 ports 4. One bag of 3.5” HDD screws 4. Two 10 GbE network ports 5. One power cord 5. VGA connector 6. One set of keys Page 4 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 7: The Truenas Mini Xl

    3. Two Ethernet cables 3. Two USB 2.0 ports 4. One bag of 3.5” HDD screws 4. Two 10 GbE network ports 5. One power cord 5. VGA connector 6. One set of keys Page 5 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 8: Handling Hard Drives

    2 Handling Hard Drives TrueNAS Minis support iXsystems qualified hard drives up to 14 TiB. Drives designed for Network Attached Stor- age (NAS) are required. These drives run cooler and quieter than desktop drives. For the full list of qualified drives, please see the Drive Compatability List available on https://www.truenas.com/truenas-mini/.
  • Page 9: Installing Drives And Trays

    To lock a tray, insert a flat- head screwdriver into the slot in the center of the button and gently turn it ninety degrees clockwise so the slot is vertical. Page 7 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 10: To 2.5" Ssd Adapters

    To install the tray into the system, follow the instructions in section 2. Make sure you have attched the SSD to the adapter with the prongs facing toward the system bay. Page 8 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 11: Mini 2.5" Drive Bays

    Attach the SSD to the tray with four screws from the bag labeled 2.5” through the bottom of the tray (5). Gently insert the tray into the bay until it stops (6) and the latch is nearly shut. Swing the latch closed until it locks (7). Page 9 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 12: Mini X/X+ 2.5" Drives

    Follow the same process for both drive trays. To reinsert the the tray in the unit, follow the inverse of the removal steps. Gently insert the tray into the bay until it stops (6) and the latch is nearly shut. Swing the latch closed until it locks (7). Page 10 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 13: Connect Network And Power Cables

    The current draw on the Mini power supply’s +5Vsb line can exceed specifications if high-draw USB devices are left attached to the rear USB ports when the Mini is powered off. Be sure to unplug high-draw devices (such as USB hard drives that are bus-powered) before powering off your Mini. Page 11 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 14: Console Setup On The Truenas Mini

    If remote management through IPMI is desired, connect a network cable to the IPMI network port. See section “1 Become Familiar with the TrueNAS Mini Family” for port identification for the specific TrueNAS Model. Page 12 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 15: Logging In To The Truenas Web Interface

    TrueNAS Mini chassis. For more details, see https://www.truenas.com/docs/sb-327. For additional details about out of band management, see the Mini E/X or Mini X+/XL+ Out of Band Management guides: Mini E/X : https://www.truenas.com/docs/hardware/mini/miniee+xoobm/ Mini X+/XL+ : https://www.truenas.com/docs/hardware/mini/minix+xl+oobm/ Page 13 Support: 1-855-473-7449 or 1-408-943-4100 Email: support@ixsystems.com...
  • Page 16: Additional Resources

    Additional hardware guides and articles are available in the Hardware section of the Documentation Hub: https://www.truenas.com/docs/hardware/ The TrueNAS Community forums provide an opportunity to interact with other TrueNAS users and to discuss their configurations. The forums are available at: https://www.truenas.com/community/ 8.1 Contacting iXsystems For assistance, please contact iX Support: Contact Method Contact Options https://support.ixsystems.com Email support@iXsystems.com...

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