After purchasing, when will I receive access to HexOS?

After purchase you will receive an email with details of how to get started. This email points to documentation which provides a download link.

What are the system requirements for HexOS?

HexOS is designed to support a wide variety of x86 hardware (Intel or AMD).  The minimum requirements are a 2-core 64-bit CPU, 8GB of memory, and a 16GB or larger SSD boot device.  However, depending on your needs for performance and applications, more resources may be required.

Storage pools are made up of devices based on size and type (HDDs vs. SSDs).

• Storage devices in each pool need to be roughly the same size*.

• The OS boot device cannot be a part of a pool.

• Expandable pools require a minimum of 3 devices and can be grown one device at a time.

• Non-expandable pools can be created with 2 devices.

• Initial pool width should not exceed 8 devices.

• Maximum expanded pool width should not exceed 12 devices.

• At least one storage pool must be created to use HexOS.

Can I install HexOS in a virtual machine?

While HexOS is meant to be installed on physical hardware, it is based on TrueNAS SCALE, which does support use in a virtualized environment. For additional details on how to install HexOS in a VM, please see the TrueNAS SCALE documentation.

When will I access 1.0?

HexOS 1.0 launched in April 2026. All existing installs have been updated. New customers will be updated shortly after install.