TrueNAS Core (previously called FreeNAS)
TrueNAS Core (previously FreeNAS)
- The first difference is the software delivery method: TrueNAS is a purpose-built storage appliance while FreeNAS is freely-downloadable software that requires the user to understand storage well enough to select the correct hardware that is appropriate for their application.
- TrueNAS is commercially-supported, while FreeNAS is community-supported.
- There are performance and usability optimizations in TrueNAS that are specific to the hardware we use and therefore aren’t included with FreeNAS.
- High-Availability (failover) is hardware-dependent and only available in TrueNAS.
FreeNAS History
- The first difference is the software delivery method: TrueNAS is a purpose-built storage appliance while FreeNAS is freely-downloadable software that requires the user to understand storage well enough to select the correct hardware that is appropriate for their application.
- TrueNAS is commercially-supported, while FreeNAS is community-supported.
- There are performance and usability optimizations in TrueNAS that are specific to the hardware we use and therefore aren’t included with FreeNAS.
- High-Availability (failover) is hardware-dependent and only available in TrueNAS.
The Case for TrueNAS
TrueNAS features:
Max capacity between 504 TB and 10.4PB
Max effective capacity between 1.26PB and 26PB
Drives/Expansion shelves supported 36/2 – 744/12
Storage architecture: Flash and disk
Cache architecture: SSD, SSD/NVDIMM, or NVME/NVDIMM
Flash read/write cache: R: Up to 15TB NVME, W: NVDIMM
Certifications: Citrix Ready, VMware REady, Veeam Ready
Hypbrid storage pools
Max Ethernet speed: from 2x10GbE – 4x100GbE
Fibre channel option up to 4x32Gb
Pricing: Starting at $4000.
Grow capacity at less than $100/TB
Limited time special pricing available – contact us for the best pricing this quarter.
Explore Enterprise Grade Storage Solutions to Upgrade Your FreeNAS System
TrueNAS X10
504 TB of Max Capacity (Raw)
1.26 PB of Max Effective Capacity
Flash + Disk
SSD
Up to 400 GB of Reading Flash/Writing Cache
40TB X10HA starting at $12K
TrueNAS X20
1 PB of Max Capacity (Raw)
2.5 PB of Max Effective Capacity
Flash + Disk
SSD
Up to 800 GB of Reading Flash/Writing Cache
40TB X20HA starting at $16K
TrueNAS M40
2 PB of Max Capacity (Raw)
5 PB of Max Effective Capacity
Flash + Disk
SSD/NVDIMM
R: SSD Up to 2.4TB
W: NVDIMM
132TB M40HA starting at $33K
TrueNAS M50
10.4 PB of Max Capacity (Raw)
26 PB of Max Effective Capacity
Flash + Disk
NVMe/NVDIMM
R: SSD Up to 15TB NVMe
W: NVDIMM
132TB M50HA starting at $50K
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About Techgardens
Techgardens is a preferred partner as designated by iX systems. We will partner with you to provide your company with the best support and the best price possible. iX systems does not sell TrueNAS products directly to customers, rather they only use resellers to sell their products.
Techgardens has been providing storage solutions to enterprise clients for over a decade. We understand the technology, the product, and how it is used today. We will help design your solution holistically based on your specific needs taking in to consideration your application, storage requirements, performance requirements, and budget.
For more information about building your TrueNAS system, complete the form or contact us at 833-TrueNAS today.
