TrueNAS Mini R rack-mountable system supports TrueNAS CORE or Debian-based TrueNAS SCALE
All three versions of TrueNAS support many of the same features, but the main difference is that TrueNAS SCALE is based on Debian Linux instead of FreeBSD, which leads to differences in terms of supported applications (e.g. plugins vs Docket Linux containers), virtualization (e.g. OpenStack vs Kubernetes), and so on.
I had read forum threads in the past where people wanted to run FreeNAS on Arm, but each time they were told it was not going to happen, so I asked a company representative who contacted CNX Software if the new TrueNAS SCALE would be cross-platform or limited to x86. Here’s the answer...
The Register:
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Debian-based TrueNAS Scale updated – and iXsystems wins a gong
Enterprise NAS vendor iXsystems has updated its Kubernetes-capable Debian-based NAS OS, and scored Digital Public Good status too.
iXsystems now has a family of dedicated storage-server OSes, and the new release of TrueNAS Scale, version 22.12.1. The company has a very cautious, slow-moving lifecycle – which is what you want from a vendor whose offerings will hold all your corporate data.
Another one:
Linuxiac:
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TrueNAS SCALE 22.12.1 Improves Stability and Reliability
TrueNAS SCALE is a relatively new addition to the TrueNAS family, built on the same foundational software and middleware as TrueNAS CORE, which is probably the best known, the world’s most widely deployed and powerful free, enterprise-ready, and open-source storage software.
Unlike the original, which runs on FreeBSD, TrueNAS SCALE is based on Debian using ZFS as the file system. However, the software goes far beyond NAS functionality, providing additional features such as Docker containers, Kubernetes, KVM, and more, making it one of the most versatile storage solutions available today.
Ubuntupit:
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TrueNAS SCALE Bluefin 22.12.1 Released: What’s New?
TrueNAS SCALE is a powerful, open-source operating system specifically built for enterprise-level data storage and management. Powered by Debian Linux and the innovative ZFS file system, it offers advanced features such as snapshotting, replication, and data compression to make sure that your organization's most critical information is always secured in the best way possible.
Late coverage:
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TrueNAS SCALE 22.12.1 Improves Stability and Reliability
TrueNAS SCALE 22.12.1 open storage, codenamed Bluefin, comes with 250 bug fixes for everyone looking for the best NAS solutions.