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NAS Setup and Configuration

Overview

I built a NAS using salvaged parts and some budget-friendly purchases. This document details the setup process, including hardware installation, initial network configuration, and instructions on configuring my NAS using TrueNAS SCALE.

Hardware Setup

  • Found a case and other components for free.
  • Purchased:
    • 5x 500GB HDDs (cheap deal).
    • 5x HDD chassis for installation.
    • 256GB SSD (installed TrueNAS Scale on this).
    • 5x SATA power connector extensions (bought for cheap/laying around).
    • SATA data cable extension (bought for cheap).
  • Installed the HDDs into the chassis and mounted everything inside the case.

Software Installation

  • Installed TrueNAS Scale, which was flashed onto a USB using Rufus, onto the 256GB SSD.

Network Configuration

  • Connected the NAS to the local network and verified connectivity using ping.
  • Could ping the default gateway but not the NAS from other devices.
  • Found the issue: Network type was set to Public instead of Private.
  • Changed the setting to Private, and connectivity was restored.

RAIDZ2 and Pool Configuration

What is RAIDZ2?

RAIDZ2 is a ZFS RAID level that provides double parity, allowing the system to tolerate up to two drive failures without data loss. This offers better protection than RAIDZ1, which can only tolerate one failure.

Creating a Pool

  1. Log into TrueNAS SCALE via the web interface.
  2. Navigate to Storage > Pools > Create Pool.
  3. Select all five 500GB HDDs and choose RAIDZ2 as the layout.
  4. Confirm and create the pool, naming it important.

Creating a Dataset

What is a Dataset?

A dataset in TrueNAS SCALE is like a logical volume within a pool that can have different permissions, compression settings, and quotas. It helps organize and manage files efficiently.

Steps to Create a Dataset:

  1. Go to Storage > Pools and select important.
  2. Click Add Dataset, name it Share.
  3. Set permissions as required (default settings work for most cases).

Setting Permissions for Proxmox Cluster

To allow Proxmox to access the dataset, we need to modify its permissions:

  1. Go to Storage > Pools > important > Share > Edit Permissions.
  2. Set Group and Other permissions to rwx (Read, Write, Execute).
  3. Apply changes.

Network Path

The dataset is available at: /mnt/important/Share

include section of configuring on proxmox (also images) <-->

Next Steps

  • include images of the process
  • Set up snapshot schedules for data protection.

Status: IN PROGRESS