TrueNAS Documentation Archive
This content follows TrueNAS 24.10 (Electric Eel) releases. Archival documentation is provided for reference only and not actively maintained.
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TrueNAS 24.10 (Archived)
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24.10 Electric Eel (Archived)
TrueNAS released 24.10 (Electric Eel) on December 17, 2024. This version received its final update on August 7, 2025. The terminal version of Electric Eel is 24.10.2.4.
24.10 (Electric Eel) Documentation EOL: 03-24-2026
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Documentation for previous releases, that are no longer recommended for any user type, is archived and unmaintained. All documentation provided here is end-of-life (EOL), intended for reference only, and no longer receives any updates.
24.10 (Electric Eel) brought many new features and improvements to the TrueNAS experience:
The TrueNAS Apps feature backend moves from Kubernetes to Docker to streamline App deployment and management (announcement). Custom App deployment of Docker images is available via a guided wizard or a Compose YAML file.
Extend a RAIDZ vdev with individual disks (OpenZFS feature sponsored by iXsystems).
New TrueCloud Backup Tasks with streamlined functionality for Storj iX cloud backups and restoration.
New global search for finding pages and settings in the TrueNAS UI.
Dashboard reworked with more widgets, data reporting, and customization.
UI support for NVMe S.M.A.R.T. tests.
Align Enclosure Management code with 13.3 and improve feature performance.
Preserve SMB alternate data streams when ingesting data from remote servers.
Rewrite TrueNAS installer to better support future development efforts.
Polish UI table presentation and integrate with global search (NAS-127222).
Replace nslcd with sssd to improve Kerberos, NFS, and SMB support in non-AD environments (NAS-127073).
Generate a unique system ID for each install (NAS-123519).
ZFS Fast Deduplication (OpenZFS feature sponsored by iXsystems): This feature is partially present in TrueNAS, but is considered experimental and disabled by default in 24.10. Full UI integration is anticipated in a future TrueNAS release (NAS-127088).