IX Systems TrueNAS Mini R

• Form Factor: 2U rackmount, 19″ standard width, ~21″ depth

• Processor: Intel Atom C3758, 8 cores

• Memory: 32 GB DDR4 ECC RAM (expandable to 64 GB)

• Drive Bays: 12 hot-swappable 3.5″ SATA bays

• Maximum Raw Storage: Up to ~200–216 TB (with high-capacity drives)

• Optional SSD Support: 2.5″ SATA drives for flash acceleration

• Networking: 2× 1/10 GbE RJ45 ports (upgradeable to dual 10 GbE SFP+)

• Expansion: 1× PCIe 3.0 ×4 slot for add-on cards

• Management: Dedicated IPMI port with remote KVM/HTML5 console

• USB Ports: USB 3.0 / USB-A ports for peripherals or backup

• Power: 100–240 V AC, ~63 W idle, ~170 W under load

• Cooling & Noise: Quiet operation (~45 dB idle) suitable for office environments

• Software: TrueNAS CORE or SCALE with ZFS, snapshots, replication, SMB/NFS/iSCSI/S3 support, virtualization and container support (SCALE)

Key Features of iXsystems TrueNAS Mini R

• Enterprise-Grade ZFS Storage
  TrueNAS Mini R uses the ZFS file system, which provides advanced data protection with features like self-healing, snapshots, and data integrity checks. This ensures that your files are safe from corruption and accidental deletion, making it ideal for businesses and critical workloads.

• 12 Hot-Swappable Drive Bays
  With 12 3.5″ SATA bays, you can easily add or replace drives without powering down the system. This enables flexible storage expansion and maintenance while keeping data continuously available.

• High-Capacity Storage
  Supports up to ~200–216 TB of raw storage with high-capacity drives. This makes it perfect for large datasets, backups, media libraries, or virtualization environments.

• Optional SSD Support
  2.5″ SATA SSDs can be used for cache or tiered storage, dramatically improving read/write performance and responsiveness for frequently accessed data.

• Powerful Networking Options
  Comes with dual 1/10 GbE RJ45 ports and optional dual 10 GbE SFP+ upgrades, allowing fast file transfers, network redundancy, and high-speed connectivity for multiple users or virtualized workloads.

• Expandable & Upgradeable
  Features 1× PCIe 3.0 ×4 slot, allowing installation of additional network cards, storage controllers, or accelerators, giving flexibility to scale and enhance capabilities as business needs grow.

• Remote Management & Monitoring
  Includes a dedicated IPMI port with KVM over HTML5, allowing administrators to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot the system remotely. This is essential for minimizing downtime and managing multiple units in distributed environments.

• TrueNAS Software Ecosystem
  Runs TrueNAS CORE or SCALE, providing:

  • File and block storage (SMB, NFS, iSCSI)

  • Object storage (S3-compatible)

  • Snapshots, replication, and backup

  • Virtualization and container support (SCALE)
    This turns the Mini R into a versatile storage and compute platform.

• Energy Efficient & Quiet Operation
  The system is designed to operate quietly (~45 dB idle) with a low power draw (≈63 W idle, ~170 W under load), making it suitable for offices, labs, or remote locations without creating excessive noise or heat.

• Secure & Reliable Design
  Lockable drive bays and ECC memory enhance security and reliability, ensuring data integrity and protection against accidental or malicious tampering.

Applications of iXsystems TrueNAS Mini R

• Centralized File Storage
  Ideal for businesses, studios, or labs needing a central hub for files, documents, and shared resources. Supports SMB/NFS for seamless access across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

• Backup & Disaster Recovery
  Can serve as a primary or secondary backup target, leveraging ZFS snapshots and replication to ensure data is protected and easily recoverable in case of hardware failure or accidental deletion.

• Media & Content Storage
  Perfect for video editing, photography, and media production, with high-capacity drives and fast networking for large media files, including 4K/8K video.

• Virtualization Host
  When running TrueNAS SCALE, the Mini R can host virtual machines (VMs) and containers, allowing consolidation of compute and storage workloads in one appliance.

• Cloud Integration & Object Storage
  Supports S3-compatible object storage, making it suitable for hybrid cloud setups, offsite replication, or integration with cloud backup solutions.

• Small Office / Remote Office Storage
  Compact 2U form factor and quiet operation make it suitable for offices, remote sites, or labs where space and noise are concerns but enterprise-grade storage is required.

• Data-Intensive Applications
  Suitable for databases, scientific research data, and large datasets, thanks to ZFS’s data integrity and high performance with SSD caching.

• Multi-User Collaboration
  With advanced networking and file-sharing protocols, multiple users or teams can simultaneously access, edit, and collaborate on large files without performance bottlenecks.

• Secure & Compliant Storage
  ECC memory, ZFS self-healing, and drive encryption support make it suitable for industries with strict data integrity or compliance requirements, such as healthcare, finance, or research.