TrueNAS (SCALE and CORE)
TrueNAS gives you ZFS, one of the safest filesystems for business data, on hardware you choose. It is a strong fit for large file repositories, backup targets and iSCSI datastores where budget matters more than a vendor logo.
We design pools correctly (mirrors vs RAIDZ, SLOG and L2ARC only when justified), run TrueNAS on Supermicro or Dell hardware with proper HBAs, and set up ZFS replication for off-site copies.
At a glance
| Editions | TrueNAS SCALE (Linux, apps, clustering), TrueNAS CORE (FreeBSD) |
|---|---|
| Hardware | iXsystems TrueNAS R and M series, or Supermicro/Dell with HBA330/9300-series HBAs |
| Protocols | SMB, NFS, iSCSI, S3-compatible |
| Data protection | ZFS snapshots, replication, scrubs, checksums |
What RackLedge does
- Pool layout and hardware selection (HBA, not RAID card)
- AD integration and share permissions
- Snapshot and replication schedules
- Migration from aging Windows file servers
How we work
Storage projects begin with an honest capacity and performance baseline: how much data, how fast it grows, what IOPS and latency the applications actually need. That baseline decides between an entry SAN, a unified array, a NAS or a hyper-converged design, and it keeps vendors from selling you the biggest box.
We build the network under the storage as carefully as the storage itself: isolated iSCSI paths or dual FC fabrics, multipathing on every host and a failover test before anything goes live. Backups get an immutable copy and a restore test on a schedule.
Migrations are run as projects with a written cutover plan, a rollback path and a validation checklist. Old arrays are decommissioned with certified data destruction and the documentation is handed over.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I run TrueNAS on an old PowerEdge?
Yes, if you flash or replace the PERC with an HBA in IT mode so ZFS sees the raw disks. We do this regularly on R730xd and R740xd chassis.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.