BREAKING: iXsystems Takes Data Storage to the Next Level with the Release of TrueNAS SCALE “Bluefin” 22.12.1 and New Mini R Appliance
SAN JOSE, February 22, 2023 – In a groundbreaking move, iXsystems has unveiled TrueNAS SCALE “Bluefin” 22.12.1, the latest version of its Linux-based Open Storage platform. Alongside this release, the company has also announced the availability of the new TrueNAS Mini R storage appliance. This remarkable achievement has earned TrueNAS the prestigious recognition of a Digital Public Good (DPG) by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA). With its revolutionary technology, TrueNAS breaks the boundaries of traditional storage and offers unparalleled data freedom.
Elevating data storage to new heights, TrueNAS SCALE is a powerful, open, hyperconverged, and unified scale-out storage platform that is perfect for handling complex file, block, and object storage needs. By harnessing the power of Linux, Kubernetes, and containers, TrueNAS SCALE has the unique ability to integrate embedded applications within its platform. This allows users to streamline their operations, reduce costs, simplify administration, and turbocharge their application performance by eliminating protocol and networking layers. With support for SMB and NFS File Sharing, iSCSI Block Storage, S3 Object Storage, iX-Storj service for Globally Distributed Storage, and Cloud Sync for seamless integration with public cloud storage, TrueNAS SCALE is the ultimate solution for all storage requirements.
TrueNAS SCALE Bluefin has undergone rigorous testing by over 20,000 TrueNAS Community adopters and boasts impressive new features, including cluster management APIs and a Kubernetes CSI Driver for utilizing TrueNAS SCALE as the storage cluster. This cutting-edge technology, combined with its maturity from community testing, has led to TrueNAS SCALE 22.12.1 delivering superior performance and offering external orchestrators with the option for Kubernetes API passthrough. Additionally, it includes numerous general fixes and improvements, making it the most robust and reliable release to date.
The new TrueNAS Mini R is the latest addition to the TrueNAS storage system series from iXsystems. Designed to be rack-mountable, the TrueNAS Mini R features 12 lockable and hot-swappable 3.5″ drive bays, offering a remarkable capacity of over 200TB when fully populated. It also provides the option of 2.5″ SATA SSDs, giving users access to a massive 90TB of flash storage. The Mini R joins the Mini X, X+, and XL+ systems in the entry-level TrueNAS Mini series, providing organizations of all sizes with a range of options to suit their needs.
With its professional-grade design, the Mini R boasts a low noise profile, making it perfect for office environments and small and home offices. It can also serve as a crucial component in enterprise deployments for remote sites, backup, and non-critical departmental applications. The Mini R offers a cost-effective, high-performance solution for protecting valuable data.
TrueNAS SCALE is a proud member of the Digital Public Goods Alliance, an inclusive initiative that aims to foster the discovery, development, and use of Digital Public Goods (DPGs). These goods refer to resources or services that are freely accessible to all and bring essential benefits to individuals and society as a whole. Some examples of DPGs include Open Source software, online educational resources, and publicly available data that must adhere to privacy and other applicable laws and best practices. TrueNAS SCALE’s recognition as a DPG, alongside other widely-deployed Open Source infrastructure software, demonstrates its importance in promoting digital innovation and bridging the digital divide in emerging economic regions.
Brett Davis, Executive Vice President of iXsystems, said, “We are honored to be among the most widely used Digital Public Goods recognized by the DPGA. TrueNAS is democratizing data storage by offering a free, open-source solution that empowers organizations of all sizes, including those with limited resources, to protect and manage their data. Our mission is to make True Data Freedom accessible to everyone, everywhere, and we are excited to offer TrueNAS Enterprise solutions as an alternative to traditional, restrictive, and expensive commercial storage systems.”
TrueNAS SCALE 22.12.1 is available for free download at truenas.com/scale and comes pre-installed on TrueNAS Enterprise appliances with comprehensive support, including TrueNAS Enterprise M-Series and R-Series appliances. The TrueNAS Mini R appliance, starting at under $2,000, is now available to order directly from iXsystems. Don’t miss out on this game-changing release from iXsystems and experience the true power of data freedom with TrueNAS SCALE.