TrueNAS Mini · Edge and Branch Office
TrueNAS Mini Series
Compact, quiet, and powerful storage for professionals, creators, and IT enthusiasts. Two current models — the desktop Mini X+ and the 1U rack-mount Mini R — both running TrueNAS with OpenZFS, ECC memory, IPMI remote management, and 10 GbE networking. Up to 12 drives and 264 TB of raw storage.
Browse the Mini Series
Two current models, both built on TrueNAS with OpenZFS — the compact desktop Mini X+ and the 1U rack-mount Mini R.
Mini But Mighty Storage
Bring enterprise data storage into your home or office with the TrueNAS Mini Series. Designed for professionals, creators, and IT enthusiasts, the TrueNAS Mini combines performance with the legendary reliability of TrueNAS. Whether you’re running a media lab, managing backups, or safeguarding irreplaceable data, the TrueNAS Mini delivers unmatched capabilities in a small and quiet footprint.
With support for up to 12 drives and over 200 TB of raw storage, the Mini handles workloads effortlessly. It features ECC memory, IPMI remote management, and 80 PLUS power supplies for rock-solid reliability. With Gigabit and 10 GbE networking, you get fast, lag-free access for multiple users—perfect for video editing, backups, or real-time data collaboration.
Powered by TrueNAS, the world’s #1 open source storage OS, the Mini offers advanced ZFS file protection with unlimited snapshots, bit-rot defense, and seamless file sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, and virtual environments. Built-in cloud sync, VM and app support, and compatibility with major cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud make the TrueNAS Mini the most versatile and reliable storage system in its class.
Features & Benefits
Enterprise data protection in a compact, quiet form factor.
Performance & Reliability
Enterprise-Class Storage in a Compact Form Factor
Powered by TrueNAS with ZFS
High-Speed Connectivity and Expandability
Versatility & Ease of Use
Cloud & App Integration
Versatile and Future-Ready
Simple, Silent, and Energy-Efficient
Professional Reliability for Home and Office
TrueNAS Mini X+ & Mini R
Full specifications for the Mini X+ and Mini R models.
| TrueNAS Mini X+ | TrueNAS Mini R | |
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| Chassis | 5+2 Bay Enclosure — Quiet Design | 12 Bay Enclosure — Quiet Design |
| Drive Bays | 5× SATA 3.5″ hot-swap + 2× SATA 2.5″ hot-swap SSD | 12× SATA 3.5″ hot-swap |
| Max Raw Capacity | Up to 110 TB | Up to 264 TB |
| CPU | Octa-core C3758 Intel® CPU | |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR4 with ECC (upgradeable to 64 GB) | |
| RAID | OpenZFS — RAIDZ1 (RAID 5), RAIDZ2 (RAID 6), Multi-Disk Mirror (RAID 10), Stripe (RAID 0) | |
| Network | 2× RJ45 1/10GBaseT; dedicated RJ45 IPMI port; optional 2× SFP+ 10G add-on card | |
| Read/Write Cache | Optional: dedicated high-performance read cache (L2ARC) or write cache (ZIL/SLOG) | |
| PCIe Expansion | 1× PCI Express 3.0 × 4 | |
| Power | 100V to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase, C14 Power Socket | |
| Power (Diskless) | 40 W | 63 W |
| Power (Max with drives & 10G) | 111 W | 167 W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 9.45 × 8.27 × 11 in 240 × 210 × 279.4 mm |
3.43 × 17.2 × 25.5 in 87 × 438 × 647.7 mm |
| Weight (no drives) | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg | 18.7 lbs / 8.5 kg |
| Limited Warranty | 1-Year included. Optional 3-Year support purchasable. | |
Optional 3.5″ to 2.5″ adaptors available for Mini X+ drive bays. Enterprise support available for Minis when purchased as part of a larger solution.
Enterprise storage for your desk or branch office
The TrueNAS Mini is ideal for remote offices, creative professionals, and edge deployments that need reliable, capable storage without a full rack. Selecting the right model and drive configuration ensures you get maximum capacity and the right connectivity from day one.
- Mini X+ and Mini R model guidance based on your workload and capacity needs
- Authorized-reseller pricing, without the usual procurement friction
- Order follow-through — from PO to delivery
Technical Specifications
Hardware metrics from the official TrueNAS datasheet.
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File ProtocolsCIFSv1, SMBv2, SMBv3, FTP and SFTP, NFS v3/v4, WebDAV
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Block ProtocolsiSCSI
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Object ProtocolsS3-Compatible Object API
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Directory ServicesActive Directory (AD), LDAP, NIS, Kerberos
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NetworkingNIC teaming and failover with 802.3ad link aggregation; VLAN and port trunking; DHCP, DNS; IPv4, IPv6, VPNs
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Data IntegrityIntelligent in-line compression; snapshots and clones; thin provisioning; bit rot correction; data encryption; online capacity expansion; virtual block devices
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RAID LevelsZFS Stripe, ZFS Mirror, single/double/triple-parity (RAIDZ1, RAIDZ2, RAIDZ3); in-line deduplication
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Backup MethodsOpenZFS remote replication; Rsync to Linux/Windows; Microsoft Windows Backup; Apple Time Machine; TrueOS Life Preserver
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Cloud SyncAmazon AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Backblaze, Dropbox, and more; globally distributed storage
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Virtual MachinesKVM Hypervisor; Linux, Windows, FreeBSD guests; virtual bridging; PCIe/USB pass-through; CPU/RAM assignment
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AppsLinux and Docker containers; official and community catalogs; GPU sharing; VPN, load balancing
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TrueCommand ManagementSingle pane of glass; multi-system monitoring and reporting; fault management; long-term statistics; cloud or on-prem deployment
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InterfaceHTTP/HTTPS web interface; email alert configuration; remote syslog client
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Management APIsSNMP server/MIB; REST API; automatic online updates
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Hardware ManagementIPMI remote power on/off; iKVM HTML5 via IPMI; VGA connector; UPS signal response and alerts
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Disk ManagementHot-swappable drives; bad block scan + HDD S.M.A.R.T; hardware-accelerated disk encryption; enclosure management with disk identification