R-Series

TrueNAS R-Series

Reliable storage with maximum efficiency. Compact, scalable, cost-effective.

Compact. Scalable. Cost-Effective.

The TrueNAS R-Series combines the reliability of OpenZFS with cost-efficient hardware. Whether as NAS, SAN or object storage -- the R-Series provides the right foundation for your data infrastructure. With hybrid and all-flash variants, you can tailor performance precisely to your requirements.

Thanks to its modular design, the R-Series can be expanded at any time -- from terabytes into the petabyte range. Ideal for organisations seeking a future-proof storage solution without breaking the budget.

Performance Meets Value

OpenZFS forms the foundation of the R-Series, providing automatic error correction, flexible RAID configurations, snapshots, compression and deduplication -- all without additional licence costs.

The R-Series is designed for medium to large IT infrastructures that require reliable and cost-effective storage. Whether file server, backup target or virtualisation storage -- the R-Series delivers consistent performance.

Automatic error correction via OpenZFS

Flexible RAID configurations (RAID-Z1, Z2, Z3)

Unlimited snapshots and replication

Inline compression and deduplication

No licence costs for storage features

Hybrid and all-flash options

Versatile Use Cases

The R-Series adapts to your requirements -- from classic file servers to scalable cloud storage.

File & Backup Server

Central data storage with SMB, NFS and AFP. Reliable backup targets with snapshot-based protection.

S3 Object Storage Cluster

S3-compatible for cloud-native applications. Scalable object storage infrastructure at enterprise level.

Virtualisation Infrastructure

High-performance iSCSI and NFS storage for VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V and KVM environments.

Cloud & Edge Deployments

Compact systems for distributed locations and edge computing with centralised management.

Scale-Out Environments

Horizontally scalable storage clusters for growing data volumes without performance compromises.

TrueNAS R-Series Models

Three performance tiers -- from compact hybrid storage to the all-NVMe flagship.

Specification	TrueNAS R20	TrueNAS R50	TrueNAS R60
Storage type	Hybrid	Hybrid	All-NVMe
Height	2U - 10U	4U - 12U	1U
Chassis depth	26" (660 mm)	39" (990 mm)	28.3" (710 mm)
Controller	Single	Single (swappable)	Single (P = Performance, S = Standard)
Drive bays	12 x 3.5" + 2 x 2.5"	48 x 3.5" + 4 x 2.5" (NVMe)	12 x 2.5" NVMe
CPU per controller	6 - 16 cores	6 - 16 cores	16 cores (R60-S) / 32 cores (R60-P)
RAM per controller	32 - 192 GB	64 - 192 GB	192 GB (R60-S) / 384 GB (R60-P)
Cache (read/write)	2 x 960 GB SATA SSD	4 x 3.2 TB NVMe SSD	16 GB W / 3.2 TB R / 6.4 TB RL (accelerators)
Network	2x 10/25/40/100 GbE + 2-6x 10GBase-T/SR	2x 10/25/40/100 GbE + 2-6x 10GBase-T/SR	2-6x 10GBase-T/SR, R60-S: 2-4x 25/100 GbE, R60-P: 1-2x 400 GbE
Fibre Channel (optional)	2x 32 Gb	2x 32 Gb	-
Expansion units	2	2	Up to 4x ES60G2 (HDD) + up to 2x ES24N (NVMe)
Max. drives	132	252	12 NVMe internal + up to 84 NVMe (ES24N) + up to 240 HDDs (ES60G2)

Your Advantages with DATAZONE

From initial consulting to ongoing operations -- we support you every step of the way. As an experienced TrueNAS partner, we know the R-Series from hands-on practice and ensure that your storage system is optimally tailored to your requirements.

Individual Consulting

Needs analysis and sizing for your specific requirements.

Professional Installation

Expert commissioning and integration into existing infrastructures.

Seamless Integration

Connection to Proxmox, VMware, Active Directory and existing network services.

24x365 Support

Personal point of contact and rapid assistance with questions and issues.

Modular Scalability

Expansion from terabytes to the petabyte range without service interruption.

Technology That Pays Off

With the TrueNAS R-Series, you get enterprise functionality at the price of a mid-range solution: high density, low costs and uncompromising reliability. Ideal for organisations seeking stable storage performance without licence or maintenance traps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TrueNAS R-Series?

The TrueNAS R-Series is a cost-optimised enterprise storage platform based on OpenZFS. It offers form factors from 1U to 12U and scales up to 10 PB raw capacity.

Which R-Series models are available?

The R-Series comprises three models: the R20 (2U-10U, hybrid), the R50 (4U-12U, hybrid) and the R60 (1U, all-NVMe). Each model can be flexibly expanded with extension units.

Is the TrueNAS R-Series suitable for virtualisation?

Yes, the R-Series supports iSCSI, NFS and SMB and is fully compatible with VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V and KVM. The R60 with all-NVMe in particular delivers low latencies for VM workloads.

What are the benefits of OpenZFS in the R-Series?

OpenZFS provides automatic error correction, unlimited snapshots, inline compression and deduplication -- all without additional licence costs.

Can DATAZONE assist with planning and installing the R-Series?

Yes, DATAZONE supports you from the needs analysis through configuration to commissioning and offers 24x365 support with a personal point of contact.

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