From repurposed systems to highly custom builds, the fundamental freedom of TrueNAS is the ability to run it on almost any x86 computer.
Minimum Hardware Requirements Our recommended system requirements to install TrueNAS:
Processor Memory Boot Device Storage 2-Core Intel 64-Bit or AMD x86_64 processor 8 GB Memory 16 GB SSD boot device Two identically-sized devices for a single storage pool The TrueNAS installer recommends 8 GB of RAM. TrueNAS installs, runs, and operates jails.
TrueNAS uses Network UPS Tools NUT to provide UPS support. After connecting the TrueNAS system UPS device, configure the UPS service by going to System settings > Services, finding UPS, and clicking edit.
See UPS Service Screen for details on the UPS service settings.
TrueNAS Enterprise TrueNAS High Availability (HA) systems are not compatible with uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Some UPS models are unresponsive with the default polling frequency (default is two seconds).
General Options and Monitor Settings Monitor Settings Shutdown Settings Other Options Settings The Services > UPS screen settings specify connection, shutdown and other settings to configure UPS service for servers running TrueNAS SCALE.
Click edit to open the Services > UPS configuration screen.
TrueNAS Enterprise TrueNAS High Availability (HA) systems are not compatible with uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). General Options and Monitor Settings General Options setting specify required UPS mode and connection.
