iXsystems Announces Merger of FreeNAS and TrueNAS: The Ultimate Storage Solution
In the world of network-attached storage (NAS) devices, few names stand out like iXsystems. As the development team behind both FreeNAS and TrueNAS, they have cemented their place as leaders in the industry. And now, they are taking things to the next level with a monumental announcement: the merger of their two operating systems.
Say goodbye to FreeNAS and hello to TrueNAS, the all-in-one, ultimate storage solution. With two versions available – TrueNAS CORE and TrueNAS Enterprise – users can now experience the best of both worlds. But that’s not all, this merger brings with it a host of benefits, making it the go-to choice for all your storage needs.
One notable advantage is rapid development. With unified images, software development and releases will now be faster than ever before. In fact, major releases like 12.0 will now take only 6 months instead of the usual 9-12 months. Plus, unified QA ensures improved quality and efficient testing.
Another perk is early hardware enablement. Staying in sync with upstream OS versions allows for timely access to newer hardware drivers. This means better support for platforms like AMD EPYC / Ryzen and enhanced CPU core handling.
But that’s not all. The merger also brings simplified documentation, reduced redundancy, and flexibility in terms of transitions and upgrades between editions. And thanks to this consolidation, iXsystems’ developers can focus on creating new features and products, maximizing resource efficiency.
And it wouldn’t be a merger without some major improvements. With this latest update, TrueNAS now uses the highly anticipated Open ZFS 2.0. Datasets are now encrypted, performance is boosted, and you can even use Linux ZFS pools.
But what sets TrueNAS apart from the rest? For starters, it offers true scalability with its 128-bit “scale up” ZFS file system. From hundreds of GBs to 10PB per system, the growth in capacity is virtually painless. And with support for various storage options – from file and block storage to object storage – it offers true flexibility. Plus, its use of TrueCache™ allows for hybrid performance at a fraction of the cost of all-flash arrays.
But perhaps the most notable aspect of TrueNAS is its commitment to freedom. As the enterprise version of FreeNAS – the #1 software-defined storage operating system – it stays true to its open-source roots. With iXsystems working closely with the community, TrueNAS uses the OpenZFS file system to deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and security.
With the merger of FreeNAS and TrueNAS, iXsystems has truly changed the game in the world of NAS devices. So why settle for less? Make the switch to TrueNAS today and experience the future of storage.