TrueNAS is an enterprise data platform, delivering file, object and block storage across NVME, HDD, and Hybrid storage arrays – easily scaling up to 30 PB’s and beyond.

What are popular use cases for TrueNAS?

TrueNAS’s versatility makes it a strong fit for many popular business and government use cases, such as AI, Virtualization, CCTV, Enterprise File Services, Scientific Research, Backup and Disaster Recovery, and Archival. From School Districts deploying TrueNAS for CCTV and Virtualization, to NASA using TrueNAS to store data from its next generation telescopes, TrueNAS is used in production in almost every deployment scenario.

Why does TrueNAS use ZFS?

ZFS is the gold standard for Data Resilience by verifying data integrity on every read and write. ZFS ensures data safety and self-healing by detecting silent corruption and automatically restoring bad bits. TrueNAS integrates and enhances ZFS, building upon its capabilities to offer a unified file, block, and object storage system. TrueNAS offers robust data integrity, built-in RAID and a single management interface across all TrueNAS Enterprise hardware platforms.

Why is TrueNAS ‘Open Enterprise Storage’?

To increase security and reliability, we make our source code available for public review, inspection, and auditing. Our goal is to deliver the most trusted enterprise storage on the market, with an increasing requirement for data sovereignty and digital trust.

Does TrueNAS Enterprise offer High Availability (HA)?

Yes, TrueNAS Enterprise Appliances offer turnkey HA for 5 9’s of uptime to protect against critical hardware failovers. TrueNAS also operates a self-healing environment, as well as industry leading data integrity checks and ongoing data verification and correction.

Where can I learn more about setting up TrueNAS?

Documentation for TrueNAS can be found on the TrueNAS Docs Hub: https://www.truenas.com/docs/

What is the difference between the TrueNAS versions?

TrueNAS delivers Enterprise Storage Hardware Appliances for business and mission critical environments requiring NAS and/or SAN functionality. All hardware runs on a single, comprehensive software platform, making it intuitive to learn and operate. TrueNAS also provides Community Edition software as a straightforward way to download and test drive TrueNAS on your own hardware.

Is there a TrueNAS community I can join?

Yes, there’s a vibrant TrueNAS community on the official TrueNAS Community Forum, the best place for discussions, questions, shared experiences, and feature requests. Visit: https://forums.truenas.com/

What hardware do I need for TrueNAS?

TrueNAS Enterprise provides a turnkey integrated appliance with software, hardware, and support. To test drive with Community Edition, see the Hardware Guide: https://www.truenas.com/docs/scale/25.04/gettingstarted/scalehardwareguide/

How do I join the TrueNAS Reseller Program?

Please contact us at channel@truenas.com or visit https://www.truenas.com/channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TrueNAS?: TrueNAS is an enterprise data platform, delivering file, object and block storage across NVME, HDD, and Hybrid storage arrays – easily scaling up to 30 PB’s and beyond.

What are popular use cases for TrueNAS?: TrueNAS’s versatility makes it a strong fit for many popular business and government use cases, such as AI, Virtualization, CCTV, Enterprise File Services, Scientific Research, Backup and Disaster Recovery, and Archival. From School Districts deploying TrueNAS for CCTV and Virtualization, to NASA using TrueNAS to store data from its next generation telescopes, TrueNAS is used in production in almost every deployment scenario.

Why does TrueNAS use ZFS?: ZFS is the gold standard for Data Resilience by verifying data integrity on every read and write. ZFS ensures data safety and self-healing by detecting silent corruption and automatically restoring bad bits. TrueNAS integrates and enhances ZFS, building upon its capabilities to offer a unified file, block, and object storage system. TrueNAS offers robust data integrity, built-in RAID and a single management interface across all TrueNAS Enterprise hardware platforms.

Why is TrueNAS ‘Open Enterprise Storage’?: To Increase Security and Reliability, we make our source code available for public review, inspection, and auditing. Our goal is to deliver the most trusted enterprise storage on the market. With Data Sovereignty and Digital Sovereignty becoming paramount for organizations of all sizes – TrueNAS is committed to meeting security and privacy objectives of every organization.

Does TrueNAS Enterprise offer High Availability (HA)?: Yes, TrueNAS Enterprise Appliances offer turnkey HA for 5 9’s of uptime to protect against critical hardware failovers. TrueNAS also operates a self-healing environment, as well as industry leading data integrity checks and ongoing data verification and correction.

Where can I learn more about setting up TrueNAS?: Documentation for TrueNAS can be found on the TrueNAS Docs Hub; located at https://www.truenas.com/docs/
What is the difference between the TrueNAS versions?: TrueNAS delivers Enterprise Storage Hardware Appliances for business and mission critical environments requiring NAS (Network-Attached Storage) and / or SAN (Storage Area Network) functionality. While TrueNAS offers a variety of storage hardware options – all hardware runs on a single, comprehensive software platform, making it intuitive to learn and operate the entire product portfolio. TrueNAS also provides Community Edition software as a straightforward way to download and test drive TrueNAS in your environment on your own hardware.
Is there a TrueNAS community I can join?: Yes, there’s a vibrant TrueNAS community ready to welcome you! The central hub for users is the official TrueNAS Community Forum. It’s the best place for discussions about TrueNAS products, to ask questions, share your experiences, find resources, and even make feature requests. Whether you’re a new user or an experienced administrator, the forums offer a wealth of knowledge and peer support. The TrueNAS forums are located at: https://forums.truenas.com/
What hardware do I need for TrueNAS?: TrueNAS Enterprise provides a turnkey fully integrated appliance – Software and Hardware, as well as support. To testdrive TrueNAS with Community Edition, please see the TrueNAS Community Edition Hardware Guide (here). https://www.truenas.com/docs/scale/25.04/gettingstarted/scalehardwareguide/

How do I join the TrueNAS Reseller Program?: Please contact us at [email protected] or visit truenas.com/channel.