iXsystems TrueNAS ES60 Basic Setup Manual

TrueNAS

®

ES60 Expansion Shelf

Basic Setup Guide

February 2018 Edition

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1 ES60 Expansion Shelf

The TrueNAS®ES60 Expansion Shelf is a 4U, 60-bay storage expansion unit designed specifically for use with the TrueNAS
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

[e-mail] 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 or side of each chassis for easy reference.

Carefully unpack the shipping boxes and locate these components:

ES60 Expansion Shelf ES60 Bezel

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Rail kit with mounting hardware Up to 60 drive trays with installed hard drives (shipped

Two IEC C13 to NEMA 5-15P power cords, two IEC C14 to
C14 power cords

separately from the ES60)

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

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1.1 Become Familiar With the ES60

The ES60 has indicators on the front panel for power, fault, and locate ID. The fault indicator is
on during the initial power-on self-test (POST) or when the TrueNAS®software has issued an
(https://support.ixsystems.com/truenasguide/tn_options.html#alert).

Front view of the ES60 Expansion Shelf:

Front panel indicators:

alert

Rear view of the ES60 Expansion Shelf:

The ES60 contains two expansion modules in a side-by-side configuration. The connectors and features on each module
are:

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1: Power supply 4: Locate ID
2: Power indicator 5: Management port (not used)
3: Alarm indicator 6,7: HD Mini SAS3 connectors

1.2 Rail Kit Assembly

1.2.1 Separate Cabinet Rails from Rack Rails

Each rack rail includes an inner cabinet rail that must be removed. Extend the cabinet rail until the white release tab is
exposed.

Press the white release tab to the right while pulling the cabinet rail to remove it. Repeat this process for the second rail.

1.2.2 Mount Cabinet Rails

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 toward the rear of the system until the metal tab clicks and secures the rail in place. Repeat this
process on the other side.

1.2.3 Mount Rack Rails

Install four cage nuts in the rack, one for each bracket. The lock screw for the bracket is already installed in the cage nut.
Place the rail in the rack with the front end toward the front of the rack and rear toward the back of the rack, aligning the
pins on both ends of the rail with the mounting holes in the rack. Push the pins into the rack holes until they lock in place.

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