How to Install TrueNAS on Proxmox (Disk Passthrough + SMB Share)

In this video, I show you how to install TrueNAS on Proxmox step by step for a reliable home lab storage setup. We cover creating the TrueNAS virtual machine, recommended Proxmox settings, and what you need to know before adding disks to avoid common TrueNAS and ZFS issues. If you’re running Proxmox VE and want a stable, ZFS-based storage solution, TrueNAS is a powerful option for backups, media servers, Nextcloud, SMB shares, and other self-hosted services. This guide is perfect for home lab beginners as well as more advanced users who want to run TrueNAS inside Proxmox the right way using disk passthrough instead of virtual disks. 👉 Commands & notes for this video: rapt install lshw lshw -class disk -class storage this one dont put on screen just put on screen that this is in the description qm set 103 -scsi1 /dev/disk/by-id/ata ************ Chapters 0:00 Intro – Installing TrueNAS on Proxmox 0:24 Download TrueNAS ISO 2:17 Create the TrueNAS VM in Proxmox 3:21 Pass Through Disks to TrueNAS (ZFS Setup) 6:16 Install TrueNAS on Proxmox 7:44 Configure SMB Shares in TrueNAS 10:05 Test TrueNAS Network Shares Welcome to The Rambling Tech! I’m starting my home lab journey over from scratch — moving from old servers to compact micro systems. I share what I’m learning along the way and keep things simple, practical, and beginner-friendly. This channel is all about documenting the process, learning new tools, and showing how you can build a functional home lab without breaking the bank. ✈️ Need a Vacation? Let Us Plan It for You! My wife Brittany and I also own TAKE Travels, a full-service travel agency specializing in custom vacations, cruises, and luxury getaways. When you book through us, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — and it helps support the channel. take-travels.com #Proxmox #Homelab #Plex #Linux #SelfHosted #TheRamblingTech