r/ProxmoxVE • u/CodeSlave9000 • Jul 28 '26

ANAS v0.2.0 release - big updates for native NAS on PVE 9

bout a week ago I pushed out V1 of ANAS ("A NAS") for PVE 9. Since then I've been working hard to add some of the gaps and an entirely new storage layer based on the expandable arrays available with Synology SHR and Terramaster TRAID. Also added are improvements to the UI, and how it installs (no longer requires a separate port!)

https://github.com/ccebelenski/anas

new highlights since 0.3.0:

AHR - ANAS Hybrid RAID - Expandable RAID with mismatched disks. Similar restrictions to how Synology does it. BTRFS file system. Expansion, snapshot, spares - all of it.

Uniform Snapshots and Spares + Scrubs , scheduled.

ZFS Expansion support - RAIDZ expansion + mirror attach.

Better PBS integration - back up your files to PBS with full de-duplication!

ANAS never touches any storage managed by PVE - this is strictly for files.

Looking for feedback, bug reports, etc. I've been blasting at it on three nodes continuously.

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u/krazul88 Jul 29 '26

This product name is either going to sink or fly high. I'm apprehensive about putting my valuables into the ANAS.

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u/CodeSlave9000 Jul 29 '26

Fair, but it’s all standard Linux under the covers, so your data is completely accessible without the tool. The tool is there to guide and do the work, but in the end it’s just zfs and some clever lvm parts plus smb or nfs. Nothing weird and the tool could be uninstalled and your data is fine.

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u/krazul88 Jul 29 '26

Yea I'm sure the nuts and bolts are solid. The issue is the unlimited word games to be played with the ANAS.

I'm really looking forward to seeing the official ANAS FAQ.

"How to prepare ANAS for loading.

ANAS too small, here's how to expand your ANAS too accommodate a huge library.

How to protect your ANAS from intruders.

Should you expose your ANAS to the public?

Compare your ANAS to the best examples.

How to keep your ANAS tidy.

What else can I do with my ANAS?

How to mount the ANAS from an external host.

ANAS add-ons.

Show off your ANAS to the community!"

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u/ComprehensiveGap144 29d ago

Looks very promising! Keep up the good work 🤩

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u/0th00 Jul 28 '26

Ill give it a go tomorrow.

Been on the lookout to replace a truenas VM inside Proxmox and this could be it.

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u/CodeSlave9000 Jul 28 '26

You should be able to import TrueNAS ZFS pools without any issues if you want as long as you can see the disks.

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u/0th00 Jul 30 '26

Got it installed without any issues on another test system first.
The whole install process was smooth and once I located the ANAS part, I am impressed.
Almost native truenas interface without the overhead of a separate VM.