emory · April 24, 2025 17:24
diff --git a/thunderbolt storage and linux b/thunderbolt storage and linux
 Based on the provided contexts, I can give a nuanced answer about Thunderbolt support in TrueNAS:

 TrueNAS does appear to work with Thunderbolt-attached storage, but with some important caveats:

 1. There is no official Thunderbolt support claimed by TrueNAS[4], and the functionality hasn't been specifically developed or tested by the TrueNAS team.

 2. However, real-world user experiences indicate that it does work:
 - Users have successfully implemented OWC Thunderbolt 3 storage solutions with TrueNAS Scale Dragonfish[3]
 - The system generally recognizes Thunderbolt devices as PCIe devices, making them functional as long as the operating system has proper Thunderbolt drivers[1]

 3. The functionality appears to rely on the underlying Linux kernel's Thunderbolt support rather than specific TrueNAS implementation[4].

 4. Thunderbolt can provide very high-speed connectivity at 20 or 40Gbps for NAS systems[5].

 It's worth noting that if stability is a primary concern (as mentioned in[6]), you should carefully consider the setup since this isn't an officially supported configuration. While it can work, the lack of official support means you might encounter unexpected issues or need to troubleshoot problems on your own.

 Information is missing on:
 - Long-term reliability statistics
 - Specific compatibility with different Thunderbolt versions
 - Official TrueNAS stance on Thunderbolt support
 - Detailed configuration requirements

 References:
 [1]: https://www.reddit.com/r/truenas/comments/wl10u9/would_it_be_a_massive_mistake_to_use_a/
 [2]: https://www.truenas.com/community/threads/truenas-scale-works-with-drives-over-a-usb-thunderbolt-connection.109676/
 [3]: https://forums.truenas.com/t/thunderbolt-3-jbod-support-in-truenas/6748
 [4]: https://forums.truenas.com/t/thunderbolt-to-10gbe-adapter/9005
 [5]: https://chrisbergeron.com/2021/07/25/Ultra-fast-Thunderbolt-NAS-with-Apple-M1-and-Linux/
 [6]: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/das-over-thunderbolt/221053
 [7]: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/truenas-and-other-custom-nas-builds.325783/page-5
 [8]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28048838
 [9]: https://nascompares.com/guide/truenas-terramaster-nas-full-installation-guide-2025/
 [10]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Computing/Recognized_content
	Based on the provided contexts, I can give a nuanced answer about Thunderbolt support in TrueNAS:

	TrueNAS does appear to work with Thunderbolt-attached storage, but with some important caveats:

	1. There is no official Thunderbolt support claimed by TrueNAS[4], and the functionality hasn't been specifically developed or tested by the TrueNAS team.

	2. However, real-world user experiences indicate that it does work:
	- Users have successfully implemented OWC Thunderbolt 3 storage solutions with TrueNAS Scale Dragonfish[3]
	- The system generally recognizes Thunderbolt devices as PCIe devices, making them functional as long as the operating system has proper Thunderbolt drivers[1]

	3. The functionality appears to rely on the underlying Linux kernel's Thunderbolt support rather than specific TrueNAS implementation[4].

	4. Thunderbolt can provide very high-speed connectivity at 20 or 40Gbps for NAS systems[5].

	It's worth noting that if stability is a primary concern (as mentioned in[6]), you should carefully consider the setup since this isn't an officially supported configuration. While it can work, the lack of official support means you might encounter unexpected issues or need to troubleshoot problems on your own.

	Information is missing on:
	- Long-term reliability statistics
	- Specific compatibility with different Thunderbolt versions
	- Official TrueNAS stance on Thunderbolt support
	- Detailed configuration requirements

	References:
	[1]: https://www.reddit.com/r/truenas/comments/wl10u9/would_it_be_a_massive_mistake_to_use_a/
	[2]: https://www.truenas.com/community/threads/truenas-scale-works-with-drives-over-a-usb-thunderbolt-connection.109676/
	[3]: https://forums.truenas.com/t/thunderbolt-3-jbod-support-in-truenas/6748
	[4]: https://forums.truenas.com/t/thunderbolt-to-10gbe-adapter/9005
	[5]: https://chrisbergeron.com/2021/07/25/Ultra-fast-Thunderbolt-NAS-with-Apple-M1-and-Linux/
	[6]: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/das-over-thunderbolt/221053
	[7]: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/truenas-and-other-custom-nas-builds.325783/page-5
	[8]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28048838
	[9]: https://nascompares.com/guide/truenas-terramaster-nas-full-installation-guide-2025/
	[10]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Computing/Recognized_content