TrueNAS H-Series · Versatility and Power Efficiency
TrueNAS H-Series
Enterprise HA storage at an accessible price point. Three models with optional dual-controller failover, hybrid or all-flash configurations, NVMe support in every bay, and unified file, block, and object storage — scaling from 2 GB/s up to 8 GB/s throughput and 3 PB raw capacity.
Browse the H-Series
Entry-level enterprise HA with dual-controller failover and unified file, block, and object storage.
Powerful & Efficient Performance
The TrueNAS H-Series delivers the comprehensive feature set of TrueNAS Open Enterprise Storage, including High Availability (HA), at an entry-level price point. Designed for small and medium businesses, the H-Series offers optional dual controllers, hybrid or all-flash configurations, NVMe support in every bay for low-latency workloads, and unified file, block, and object storage across three models: H10, H20, and H30.
This flexibility allows organizations to scale performance and reliability in a compact footprint, making it suitable for IT environments and Edge deployments. The simplified web-based interface and robust feature set, coupled with the absence of additional licensing costs, make the H-Series an accessible yet powerful option for growing businesses.
The modular architecture of the H-Series supports hybrid flash and disk storage pools, conserving power, space, and cooling while handling diverse workloads such as media storage, virtual machine hosting, and video surveillance. Optional HA ensures uninterrupted storage services during maintenance or upgrades, while Intelligent Storage Optimization reduces data by 2.5× or more for maximum efficiency.
Features & Benefits
Enterprise capabilities at an accessible price point.
Performance & Reliability
Scalable Performance & Capacity
High Availability (HA)
Self-Healing Data Protection
Storage Efficiency & Management
Intelligent Storage Optimization
Unlimited Snapshots & Replication
Unified Storage Protocols
Enterprise-Grade Efficiency
TrueNAS H-Series Models
Three models scaled to fit your performance and capacity requirements.
| TrueNAS H10 | TrueNAS H20 | TrueNAS H30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid or All-Flash Storage | Optional | ||
| Dual Controller (HA) | Optional | ||
| Controller | 4 Core (8 Threads) | 10 Core (20 Threads) | 20 Core (40 Threads) |
| RAM (Max) | 64–128 GB | 128–256 GB | 256 GB |
| Read Cache (Max) | 3.2 TB NVMe SSD | 2× 3.2 TB NVMe SSD | 2× 6.4 TB NVMe SSD |
| Write Cache (Max) | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD | 2× NVMe SSD |
| Onboard Networking | 4× 1G Base-T | 4× 1G Base-T | 4× 1G Base-T, 2× 10G Base-T |
| Additional Networking (Optional) | Up to 4× 10/25 GbE | Up to 4× 10/25 GbE | Up to 4× 10/25 GbE or 2× 10/25 GbE + 2× 40/100 GbE |
| Fibre Channel | 2× 16 Gb | 2× 16 Gb | 2× 32 Gb |
| Max Throughput | 2 GB/s | 4 GB/s | 8 GB/s |
| Max Storage (Raw) | 1.8 PB | 3 PB | 3 PB |
| Max Effective Hybrid* | 3.6 PB | 6 PB | 6 PB |
| Max NVMe Flash (Raw) | 180 TB | 360 TB | 720 TB |
| Max Effective NVMe Flash* | 360 TB | 720 TB | 1.5 PB |
| Expansion Shelves | 1× ES24, ES60 | 1× ES24, ES60, or ES102 | 1× ES24, ES60, or ES102 |
| Average Power Draw | 200 Watts | 300 Watts | 400 Watts |
* Maximum effective capacity assumes typical data reduction through compression and deduplication. TrueNAS H30 shown. Specifications may vary based on your selected model and configuration.
Enterprise storage that fits your budget
The H-Series covers a wide range of workloads—media storage, VM hosting, surveillance, and edge deployments. Getting the right model, controller configuration, and drive mix the first time saves significant cost. Our team helps you match requirements to hardware before the order is placed.
- H10 / H20 / H30 sizing guidance based on workload and growth projections
- Authorized-reseller pricing, without the usual procurement friction
- Order follow-through — from PO to delivery
Technical Specifications
Hardware metrics from the official TrueNAS datasheet.
-
Form Factor2U rackmount
-
Drive Bays12× 3.5/2.5″ hard drive bays (front-loading, hot-swap)
-
Dimensions (L × W × H)26.8″ × 19″ × 3.5″ | 681 × 483 × 89 mm
-
Rackmount Rails23″–35.75″ standard
-
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
-
Non-Operating Temperature−30°C to 60°C
-
Humidity8% to 80% non-condensing
-
Empty Weight43 lbs | 19.5 kg
-
Fully-Loaded Weight67 lbs | 30.4 kg
-
ComplianceRoHS 6/6, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, UL, BSMI
-
Enterprise Nearline HDDs7200 RPM SAS3, 8 TB to 26 TB; SED, FIPS 140-2 options
-
Enterprise SSDs (SAS3)1.9 TB to 15.36 TB; SED, FIPS 140-2 options
-
NVMe SSDs3.8 TB to 61.4 TB; SED, FIPS 140-3 options
-
File SystemOpenZFS self-healing; immutable snapshots and clones; in-line compression and deduplication; RAID-Z1/Z2/Z3, dRAID
-
File ProtocolsSMB v1/2/3, NFSv3/v4, FTP, WebShare
-
Block ProtocolsiSCSI, Fibre Channel, NVMe-oF, OpenStack Cinder
-
Object ProtocolsS3-compliant
-
Directory ServicesActive Directory (AD), FreeIPA, Kerberos, LDAP, NIS
-
VirtualizationVMware VAAI, ESXi snapshot integration, KVM, Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other common hypervisors; Microsoft VSS, ODX, CSV
-
BackupSnapshot-based OpenZFS replication; Rsync and cloudsync; TrueCloud backup to Storj; supports Asigra, Acronis, Veeam, Nakivo, NetBackup, and more
-
Cloud ProvidersiX-Storj, Amazon S3, BackBlaze B2, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
-
Power ManagementDual redundant hot-swappable 80 Plus Platinum (90%+) PSUs; auto-switching 100–240V 50/60Hz; remote power on/off via IPMI; UPS signal response and alerts