iXsystems TrueNAS ES24 Basic Setup Manual

TrueNAS

®

ES12 Expansion Shelf

Basic Setup Guide

Version 1.2

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The TrueNAS®ES12 is a 2U, 12-bay, SAS3 (12 Gb/s) expansion shelf with dual expansion controllers and redundant
power supplies.

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

[e-mail] 1-855-GREP4-iX (1-855-473-7449) or 1-408-943-4100.

Please locate and record the hardware serial numbers on the back or side of each chassis for easy reference.

Carefully unpack the shipping boxes and locate these components:

ES12 Expansion Shelf ES12 Bezel

Set of rackmount rails. The rails have a specific front
end, identified by a label visible on the left above. The
front ends of the rails must be installed facing the
front of the rack.

Accessory kit with 2 IEC C13 to NEMA 5-15P power
cords, 2 IEC C14 to C14 cords, and a set of velcro ca­ble ties

A total of 12 populated or empty “air baffle” drive
trays. Trays must be installed in all bays to maintain
proper airflow for cooling. Up to ten drive trays are
packed in a cardboard tray. Additional drive trays are
packed with the accessory kit.

Two 3-meter Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS HD cables

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1.1 BecomeFamiliarWiththeES12System

The ES12 has front panel indicators for power, locate ID, and fault. The fault indicator is on during the initial power­on self-test (POST) and turns off during normal operation. It turns on if the TrueNAS®software issues an
(https://www.ixsystems.com/documentation/truenas/tn_options.html#alert).

alert

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The ES12 has two expansion controllers in a side-by-side configuration:

1-3: HD Mini SAS3 connectors (T1-T3)
4: Debug port (TrueNAS®internal use only)
5: Redundant power supplies

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