Infrastructure Lab
How To Install TrueNAS & Setup iSCSI Share
Building a resilient storage backend for your virtualization cluster using TrueNAS Core.
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1. Installation Phase
Boot your server from the TrueNAS USB installer. Follow the on-screen wizard:
- Select 1. Install/Upgrade.
- Target the correct drive (Space to select, Enter to confirm).
- Warning: Confirm data erasure on the selected drive.
- Set a strong root password for the truenas_admin user.
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2. Create Storage Pool
Access the Web GUI via the IP address shown after reboot. Navigate to Storage > Pools > Add.
Configuration:
- Name: LAB-01-Storage
- Layout: Stripe (For single disk lab environment)
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3. Enable iSCSI (Block Share)
Go to Sharing > Block Shares (iSCSI) and use the Wizard for quick setup.
Target Settings
- Name: truenas-iscsi
- Type: Device
- Size: 75 GiB (Does not exceed 80% of available storage space)
Portal Settings
- Listen: 0.0.0.0 (All Interfaces)
- Discovery Auth: None (For Lab)
Ready to deploy?
Download the official TrueNAS ISO and start building your storage.
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