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Integrated default reverse proxy for docker apps so all apps available on 443 inside home network. integrated DNS to support app name.internaldomain.com with reverse proxy (this puts all apps on 443) Lets encrypt SSL by default for all apps all user has to do is buy domain name and enter it above and all just works support for split horizon DNS consider running the DNS service for folks to allow tight integration (this shouldn't preclude use of other dns services) this is not me advocating for how to expose anything externally, that's not an argument i want to get into 😉

Does the Plex application enable GPU pass through? If yes is it complete or partial? Most importantly is it easy to setup?

Soon :3

It applies when it is claimed and frees when the server is disconnected from the Command Deck.

My gf was was getting rid of her old pc, so i got it from her. Forced 3x4tb seagate terascale HDDs into it. 24gb of ram, 8gb HP ram, 16gb Trident Z neo. 256gb ssd, GTX 960 i got from the landfill. Core i7-8700, and a SFX Silverstone PSU to power the hard drives and the graphics card

This is really great insight and I appreciate the thorough explanation. As you can probably guess, we're not accountants or tax experts by trade ;-). I'm meeting with our accountant this week to shore up any issues on this. We will fix.

Advocating for dev prioritization, whether for supporting older devices or focus on an improved feature set is fine. And this is the place for those conversations to be had - politely and with respect. Even when others may not show the same courtesy. With respect.

It looks like someone tested it out with 2GB RAM and it worked. However, keep in mind that HexOS is a wrapper functionality with TrueNAS still being the core thing running. By default, most users would want additional features enabled such as data deduplication, advanced caching mechanisms, and data integrity checks. You can get away with a minimum of 2GB of RAM if you turn off those features yourself using TrueNAS backend if you cannot wait for the developers to implement something easier. (it's just a bit more work on your end). Last but not least, since TrueNAS uses ZFS, it definitely relies heavily on ARC (Adaptive Replacement Cache) to improve read performance. Larger ARC will benefit ZFS performance by reducing disk I/O which is probably the main cause of the high minimum RAM requirements. It will still operate but the performance will suffer a bit. When you compare this to consumer-based NAS like Synology (good for moderate use/not so serious users), they use BTRFS which is less memory intensive and again it hasn't been proven enough at the large enterprise levels where ZFS has, thus again, high memory requirements for ZFS.

Yes, this is confirmed. Its why we went through such pains to make a responsive design for the UI/UX 😉

Hi Folks, This post will go over the basic requirements for running HexOS, then cover a few frequently asked questions. If you come across frequently asked questions that are not included in the main post please comment below! NOTE: Please keep comments here directly related to the post/FAQ itself. and create separate topics to discuss specific use cases and issues. Thanks! Updated 12/4/24 ---------------------------------------------------- Minimum Hardware Requirements: x86 compatible hardware (Intel or AMD) (HexOS is NOT ARM or RISC-V compatible) 64 bit Processor with 2+ cores 8GB or more of system memory 16GB boot SSD Larger is OK, but not necessary. 3+ storage drives recommended 2 storage drives is the current minimum. (Pools created with 2 drives are not expandable. See details below.) Single drive configurations are not supported at this time. Please visit https://hexos.com/early-access-faq for more info Also, please check out the roadmap web page for info on upcoming features; https://hexos.com/blog/the-road-to-10 ------------------------------------------------------- FAQ: Q: Can I install HexOS on a virtual machine? A: Yes. While HexOS is meant to be installed on physical hardware, it can be ran as a VM. Please see TrueNAS SCALE documentation for details on running TrueNAS as a VM. Q: can I install HexOS on a UGREEN or ASUSTOR NAS? A: Yes. To the best of my knowledge, UGREEN and ASUSTOR NAS devices all support installing 3rd party operating systems. Google "Installing TrueNAS on [insert brand name here] NAS" to find guides and forum posts with other users experiences. Q: Can I install HexOS on my old Synology NAS or Netgear Ready NAS? A: No. Unfortunately many consumer NAS solutions do not support installation of 3rd party operating systems. NOTE: It appears that some Ready NAS devices are capable of using 3rd party operating systems through advanced techniques, but the jury is out currently on exactly which models, and whether or not the hardware is performant enough for a good user experience. Q: Can I run HexOS on a Raspberry Pi or equivalent? A: No. Raspberry Pi devices are built using ARM processors. HexOS requires x86 hardware. Q: Can I start with only a few (3+) drives and expand later? A: Yes.You can add more drives of the same capacity to a pool to increase its available space. Q: Can I expand my storage pool if I started with only 2 drives? A: No. While OpenZFS has support for expanding a 2-device RAIDz1, that capability has not been enabled in TrueNAS SCALE. Q: Can I set up a storage pool using a single hard drive? A: No. Single drive configurations are not supported at this time This may change in the future, but either way it is discouraged due to single drive configurations being susceptible to data loss from hardware failure. Q: Can storage pools use drives with different capacities without loosing space? A: No. While mismatched drives can be used, in any one pool the maximum usable capacity per drive is limited by the size of the smallest drive in that pool. Example: A storage pool with 5x 256GB SSDs and 1x 250GB SSD will have the same usable capacity as a pool with 6x 250GB drives. Q: Can I change small drives our for larger ones to increase my storage pool's capacity? A: Yes. Drives can be exchanged one at a time to gradually copy all the data onto larger drives, Once all drives have been exchanged the pool's capacity will grow all at once. Example: Lets say we have a pool with 6x10TB drives in RAIDz1, and we swap those out one by one for six 20TB units. When the last 20 TB drive has been installed, and the pool has finished re-silvering (copying data to a drive to re-construct the pool) then the pool's total capacity will jump from ~50TB usable to ~100TB usable!

Hey all, similar to what TrueNas offers out of the box as the multi-user Time Machine option, I would like to see Time Machine Backup support for macOS devices. This could be a special type of folder for that special purpose only where settings are locked in and only user access permissions can be set as with any other folder. Hope to see this implemented at some point together with a quick tutorial on how to set up the backup in macOS with automatic drive connection on system start and so on. Would make the whole process of setting it up very easy for everyone. That feature would make HexOS a real alternative to the mac mini as a home server for "all-in on apple" people. Please feel free to ask for clarification and add your ideas!

Feature Suggestion: UPS Integration for Automatic Shutdown Enable Hexos to natively support UPS devices for automatic safe shutdown during power outages. • Benefits: Prevent data loss, monitor power status, and improve reliability. • Implementation: Integrate protocols like apcupsd or NUT for broad UPS compatibility and allow configurable shutdown actions. Would you like help submitting this suggestion? support UPS devices for automatic safe shutdown during power outages. • Benefits: Prevent data loss, monitor power status, and improve reliability. • Implementation: Integrate protocols like apcupsd or NUT for broad UPS compatibility and allow configurable shutdown actions. Would you like help submitting this suggestion?

I currently use duplicacy in unraid. I would love to be able to backup and restore natively through the OS with compatibility to object storage (S3, backblaze b2, cloudflare r2, gcs, etc). Having this natively would be a huge win.

It's a must if I am to use this as my new NAS software. AI training and streaming need them.

Hey everyone! 👋 I’d like to propose creating a dedicated section on the forum for recommended hardware configurations tailored to HexOS. I think this could be super helpful for both new users and seasoned enthusiasts looking for the best setups to fully utilize HexOS. We could include curated hardware suggestions, such as: Desktop PCs and laptops optimized for HexOS. NAS devices where HexOS really shines. Other solutions (e.g., miniPCs, servers) that serve as a great foundation for HexOS’s features. This kind of knowledge base would make it much easier to find the perfect hardware for various use cases – from home setups to office environments, and even more demanding scenarios. We could also categorize recommendations by budget or user expertise levels. What do you think? I’d be happy to help kickstart this initiative by sharing my own experiences and suggestions. 😊 Let me know in the comments if you think this is a good idea and which devices you’d personally recommend! Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱

I find syncthing to be one of the most useful apps for a home NAS system. It allows easy automatic backup of selected content between multiple family computers/laptops and onto the NAS.

yep ive bit the bullet and spent about £150 on drives and a 5gbit network card too I appreciate your help

Did you try CloudFlare as tunnel solution and if yes what make you choose TailScale instead ?

Hi everyone! I'm excited to join the Beta program with HexOS and build my first NAS which I plan to use for basic file storage and maybe computer backups down the road. Currently I have 12TB of storage hosted as a network drive on a always on micro PC and my goal is to replace that with this setup. To do that I'm planning on using: Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF Intel Core i5-7500 | 8GB DDR4 RAM M.2 128GB drive for OS SATA 1 : SEAGATE TERASCALE HDD 4TB ST4000NC001 5900 RPM 64MB 3.5" SATA 6GB/S SATA 2: Identical 4TB drive as above PCIE SATA Expansion card: 10 Port PCIE Expansion Card PCIe SATA 3.0 Controller Adapter 6Gbps for Desktop In that Expansion card, 3 more of the same 4TB drives I know they are slower drives, I'm not super concerned with the performance, so that's fine with me. My biggest concern is power. There are no other power leads coming out of the power supply. I'm guessing I can't just get a SATA power splitter cable to power the 5 drives off the power supply technically made for SATA 1? Is there anything else about this setup I should be concerned about? With 5 4TB drives would my storage then be 16TB? (Max - 1 drive) with 1 drive failure without data loss? Thanks everyone!

Hello HexOS Team, I noticed a potentially misleading statement in this Hardware & Storage Requirements/Compatibility FAQ regarding ZFS pool expansion with two drives. The current note "Pool will not be expandable if using only 2 drives" is technically incorrect. In ZFS: Two-disk mirror configurations can be fully expanded Drives can be replaced one-by-one with larger capacity drives The resilver process works seamlessly Many users prefer simple two-disk configurations, especially when repurposing laptops. Could you clarify or revise this statement to accurately reflect ZFS expansion capabilities?

I would say it's worth it! though I recommend getting another 1TB HDD to set up a full storage pool with your other drive(2 if you want that redundancy) storage pools go off of the smallest drive sacrificing the bigger ones

Little upgrade for the Nas Tplink 2.5gb nic tx201 Tplink 5port 2.5gb switch TL-SG105-M2

Hello, I successfully installed HexOS using UTM on macOS with an Apple M3 CPU (ARM). UTM, which is built on QEMU, allows you to emulate* a different architecture if you’re running something other than ARM. In this case, it was used to emulate x86_64, which is required for HexOS. Notes: • Disable UEFI: Ensure UEFI is disabled in the hypervisor template. • Use BIOS: During the HexOS installation process, do not enable UEFI; choose BIOS instead. • Add Pool Drives Later: Pool drives (IDE) were added after the initial setup. If this step is not followed, the deck may not be able to locate the local server. • App Installation: Apps were added via the TrueNAS interface because the HexOS installation was failing at 60%. • Hardware Settings: • Architecture: x86_64 • System: Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009) (alias of pc-q35-9.1) (q35) • Emulated Display Card: virtio-vga-gl (GPU Supported)

It starts when you get your invite. From our terms: Refunds Any and all purchases are subject to a 30-day refund policy. To request a refund, email us at support@hexos.com using the email account associated with your purchase. For Early Access orders, the 30-days starts from the date you receive your invite to participate in the beta.

The username ist: truenas_admin The password was set by you during installation

Sadly, most of the art of mine is on hard drives... somewhere in my hardware hoard, lol. I'll see if I have a decent pic easily accessible, though. (If so, I'll be able to update my PFP!)

Successfully failed! Congratulations 🎉

It is definitely salvageable. 8GB of RAM should be perfectly fine (maybe a little slow on caching but if you want to buy another stick of ram would fix that) than probably would need a new SSD, and another 1TB drive (SSD for boot, 2 drives for a pool, 3 1TB drives if you want that redundancy)

fair opinion, not one that is on the roadmap, the point here is for this to simplify truenas, at least at this time the team are committed to using truenas scale as is with ZFS. TBH there is zero point using truenas as a base if one is not going to use ZFS (for example see ZimaOS which uses normal mdraid and buildroot as its base). So while your request is fair its unlikely to be on that gets serviced by this project. But hey fingers crossed 😉

Hi @zachavm License requirements are based on the number of servers you have hexos installed on. In the use case you are considering you would need two servers, each with a copy of HexOS, so you would need to have two licenses.

I'm with you. I have a 10yo RN212 that still works just fine. I even bought two HexOS licenses just in case. I even read your whole kernel thread (thanks for linking!) on the ReadyNAS forums. But it looks like even if we could find a way to port over HexOS, it still consume almost all HW resources on the ReadyNAS device not to mention the Fan sensor issues as well. Good thread, though.

Absolutely guys. For this first phase of launch we went with minimalistic approach. This way we can narrow our support focus. We will be turning on 2FA in the near term.

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Docker would be nice, then you could basically install anything but that wouldn't be one click, but still usefull

Native/One click support would be great... Until then here is a solid tutorial on how to set up Tailscale on TrueNAS. As @Jor mentioned it seems to work flawlessly with the TrueNasUI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Py62k63_c

Just setup Nextcloud on my unraid server and hacking a one click option would’ve saved my weekend 🤣

Can confirm that Tailscale works on HexOS when installed through the TrueNAS UI.

Just adding my +1 for Cloudflare integration. I also think tunnels/Zero Trust align with the HexOS goal of having lots of capability without all of the complexity and setup. Much easier to get working (and more reliable) than a reverse proxy in my experience.

Imagine my disappointment when I realised you weren't discussing Top of the Pops. 🥺

Hi there! Hardware Passthrough is coming with our VM management.

+1, and maybe passkey support?

I got myself some retro mechanical Keyboards (C64, Famicom and NES style), and also some "silent" switches (because the Stock ones are way too loud for my wife 🤐)

+1 to this, Tailscale support would be amazing (maybe as an alternative to port forwarding?)

We're thinking of supporting the install of something like Portainer. Would that satisfy your needs? If not, what platform would you prefer?