TS-253E NAS Network Storage

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: TS-x53E
• Hardware Specifications:
  • Processor: CPU Frequency
  • Architecture: Encryption engine
  • Memory: Pre-installed memory, Maximum memory
  • Flash memory
  • Storage: Drive bays
  • Drive compatibility
  • Drive tray type
  • M.2 SSD slots
  • M.2 SSD form factor
  • SSD cache acceleration support
  • Hot-swapping
  • Network: 2.5 Gigabit network interface, Wake-on-LAN
  • External I/O Ports: USB ports, HDMI ports
  • Interface Buttons
  • Dimensions: Form factor, Dimensions (H x W x D)

Product Usage Instructions

Installation and Configuration

Hardware Installation

To install the hardware, follow these steps:

1. Step 1: Drive Installation – Connect the drives to the drive
   bays.

2. Step 2: Connecting USB Expansion Units – Connect the USB
   expansion units to the appropriate ports.

Basic Operations

NAS Migration

To migrate your NAS, follow these steps:

1. Step 1: Preparing the Destination NAS – Prepare the destination
   NAS for migration.

2. Step 2: Creating a One-Way Sync Job – Create a one-way sync job
   to migrate data.

3. Step 3: Importing Local Users or Group Settings to the
   Destination NAS – Import local users or group settings to the
   destination NAS.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with your device, refer to the
troubleshooting section in the user guide for assistance.

Glossary

Refer to the glossary section in the user guide for definitions
of technical terms and acronyms used in the product
documentation.

Notices

Read the notices section in the user guide for important
information and warnings regarding the product usage.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum memory supported by the TS-x53E?

A: The TS-x53E supports a maximum memory of 8 GB RAM
(non-expandable).

Q: Can I connect SATA 3 Gbps drives to the drive bays?

A: Yes, the drive bays are backward compatible with SATA 3 Gbps
drives.

Q: What network connectivity speeds are supported by the 2.5

Gigabit Ethernet port?

A: The 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port supports network connectivity
speeds of 2.5 GbE, 1 GbE, 100 Mb, and 10 Mb.

Q: Does the USB port support One Touch Copy?

A: Yes, the USB port supports One Touch Copy.

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Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Audience………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Document Conventions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
2. Product Overview
About the TS-x53E……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Hardware Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Components…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Front Panel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Rear Panel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Top Panel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Drive Numbering……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Safety Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 Installation Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Setting Up the NAS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 Drive Installation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Connecting USB Expansion Units……………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
QTS Installation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key…………………………………………………………………………………………………….29 Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
4. Basic Operations
Power Button……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 Reset Button…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 USB One Touch Copy Button…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 LEDs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 34 Audio Alerts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36
5. NAS Migration
NAS Migration Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38 Status and Setting Changes after NAS Migration…………………………………………………………………………………… 38 Migrating a NAS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 39 Migrating NAS Data Using HBS 3……………………………………………………………………………………………………………40
Preparing the Destination NAS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 40 Creating a One-Way Sync Job……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..41 Importing Local Users or Group Settings to the Destination NAS……………………………………………………….42
6. Troubleshooting
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS………………………………………………………………………. 44 Hot-Swapping Failed Drives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………44 Recovering Unintentionally Removed Healthy Drives……………………………………………………………………………. 45 Support and Other Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..45
7. Glossary
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Cloud Key……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46 myQNAPcloud………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 46 myQNAPcloud Link……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 Qfinder Pro…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46 QNAP ID……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 QTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..46
8. Notices
Limited Warranty………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47 Disclaimer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47 GNU Public License………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..47 CE Notice……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….55 UKCA Notice…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..55 FCC Notice……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..55 VCCI Notice…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 56 BSMI Notice………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 56 SJ/T 11364-2006……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..56
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1. Preface

About This Guide
This guide provides information about the device and step-by-step instructions on installing the hardware. It also provides instructions on basic operations and troubleshooting information.

Audience
This document is intended for consumers and storage administrators. This guide assumes that the user has a basic understanding of storage and backup concepts.

Document Conventions

Symbol

Description Notes provide default configuration settings and other supplementary information.
Important notes provide information on required configuration settings and other critical information.
Tips provide recommendations or alternative methods of performing tasks or configuring settings.
Warnings provide information that, when ignored, may result in potential loss, injury, or even death.

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2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP device.

About the TS-x53E
The TS-x53E comes with an Intel® Celeron® J6412 4-core processor and 8 GB onboard memory. It has two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two HDMI 1.4b ports for enhanced connectivity and multimedia support. Besides two M.2 SSD slots for extra storage, the TS-x53E also features USB One Touch Copy for easy and efficient data transfer.

Hardware Specifications
Warning
· If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAPauthorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third party invalidates the warranty.
· QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications. For details, see the QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions.

Ordering P/N TS-253E-8G TS-453E-8G

Processor Intel® Celeron® J6412

Pre-installed memory

8 GB RAM

2

(nonexpandable)

4

Drive bays

Component Processor CPU Frequency Architecture Encryption engine Memory Pre- installed memory Maximum memory Flash memory Storage Drive bays

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Intel® Celeron® J6412 4-core/4-thread 2.00 GHz base/2.60 GHz burst x86 64-bit AES-NI

8 GB RAM (non-expandable) 8 GB RAM (non-expandable) 4 GB (dual-boot OS protection)

2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps

4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps

Tip The drive bays are backward compatible with SATA 3 Gbps drives.

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Component Drive compatibility
Drive tray type M.2 SSD slots M.2 SSD form factor SSD cache acceleration support Hot-swapping
Network 2.5 Gigabit network interface
Wake-on-LAN External I/O Ports USB ports

TS-253E 3.5-inch bays:

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· 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives

· 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives

· 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives Key lock 2 x PCIe Gen 3 x2 2280 This device supports SSD cache acceleration for all drives.

The device supports hot-swapping drives except for the following: · M.2 SSDs

2 x 2.5 GbE RJ45
Note The 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port supports the following network connectivity speeds: 2.5 GbE, 1 GbE, 100 Mb, and 10 Mb.
Yes (RJ45)

Front: · 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

Note This USB port supports One Touch Copy.

HDMI ports Interface Buttons
Dimensions Form factor Dimensions (H x W x D)
Net weight Others Power supply unit

Rear: · 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A · 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x HDMI 1.4b
· Power · Reset · USB One Touch Copy
Tower 168.5 x 102 x 225 mm (6.63 x 4.02 x 8.86 in) 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)
External 60W/65W Adapter, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz

177 x 180 x 235 mm (6.97 x 7.09 x 9.25 in) 3 kg (6.61 lbs)
External 90W Adapter, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz

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Component System battery
Fans

TS-253E CR2032 lithium battery (3V, 220 mAh)

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Warning To avoid potential battery explosion, causing injury or damage to components, ensure that you replace the existing battery with a battery of the same type.

System: 1 x 70mm, 12V DC fan

System: 1 x 120mm, 12V DC fan

Warning

Operating temperature Relative humidity

To avoid potential injury or damage to components, do not touch the fans while the NAS is connected to a power source.
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) · Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%

Security slot

· Wet-bulb temperature: 27°C (80.6°F) Kensington security slot

Tip Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com.

Package Contents

TS-253E / TS-453E AC power adapter Power cord Ethernet cable Drive trays

Item

Drive tray keys Screws for 3.5-inch drives

Screws for 2.5-inch drives

Screws for M.2 SSDs Quick Installation Guide (QIG)

1 1 1 1 x Cat5e
· TS-253E: 2
· TS-453E: 4 2
· TS-253E: 8
· TS-453E: 16 · TS-253E: 6
· TS-453E: 12 2 1

Quantity

Components

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Front Panel
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No. 1 2 3 4

Component System status and power LED LAN LED USB One Touch Copy LED Drive LEDs

No. 5 6 7 8

Component M.2 SSD LEDs Power button USB One Touch Copy button USB 3.2 Gen 2 One Touch Copy Type-A port

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Rear Panel
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No. 1 2 3 4 5

Component Reset button HDMI 1.4b ports 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45) 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet activity LED 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed LED

No. 6 7 8 9 –

Component USB 2.0 Type-A ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port Power input Kensington security slot –

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Top Panel
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No.

Component

1

M.2 SSD slot 1

No.

Component

2

M.2 SSD slot 2

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Drive Numbering
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Safety Information
The following instructions help ensure personal safety and environmental safety. Read these instructions carefully before performing any operation. General Instructions
· The device should be stored in a secure location with restricted access, controlled through the use of a tool, lock and key, or any means of security.
· Only qualified, skilled, and authorized persons with knowledge of all restrictions, safety precautions, and installation and maintenance procedures should have physical access to the device.
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· To avoid potential injury or damage to components, ensure that the drives and other internal system components have cooled before touching them.
· Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid potential injury or damage to components. Power
· To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, ensure that you only connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
· To avoid serious injuries, a trained service technician must disconnect all PSU cords from the device before installing or replacing system components.
System Battery · To avoid potential battery explosion, causing injury or damage to components, ensure that you replace the existing battery with a battery of the same type. · Dispose of used batteries properly according to local regulations or the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
Moving Parts ·

Moving fan blades: Keep your body parts away from moving fan blades while the device is connected to a power source.
·

Moving components: Keep your body parts away from other moving components. · The device is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

Installation Requirements

Category Environment
Hardware and peripherals

Item · Room temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
· Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
· Wet-bulb temperature: 27°C (80.6°F)
· Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids, or chemicals
· Free from objects that may obstruct device ventilation or apply pressure to the device or power cord
· Storage drives For the list of compatible drive models, go to https:// www.qnap.com/compatibility.
· Network cable

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Tools

Category

Item · Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver · Flat head screwdriver · Anti-static wrist strap

Setting Up the NAS
Note Read all safety requirements and information carefully before setting up the NAS or installing NAS components.
1. Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements. For details, see Installation Requirements.
2. Install drives. For details, see the following topics:
· Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
· Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
· Installing M.2 Solid-State Drives on the Top Panel
3. Optional: Connect expansion units. For details, see Connecting USB Expansion Units.
4. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables.
5. Power on the NAS.
6. Install QTS. For details, see QTS Installation.
7. Log on to QTS.

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3. Installation and Configuration
This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps.
Hardware Installation
This section provides information on installing drives and connecting USB expansion units.
Drive Installation
The NAS is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA hard drives, 2.5-inch solid-state drives, and M.2 solid-state drives. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
Warning · Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. · Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. ·
Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades. ·
Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Remove the drive tray. a. Optional: Unlock the tray.
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Note The preinstalled drive trays come unlocked. b. Pull the handle to release the tray. c. Pull the tray out.
3. Install a drive on the tray. a. Remove the right fastening panel from the drive tray.
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b. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the sides of the drive are aligned with the holes on the sides of the tray.
c. Attach the screws.

4. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay.

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5. Power on the NAS. Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
Warning · Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. · Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
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· Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades.
· Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components.
1. Power off the NAS. 2. Remove the drive tray.
a. Optional: Unlock the tray.
Note The preinstalled drive trays come unlocked. b. Pull the handle to release the tray. c. Pull the tray out.
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3. Install a drive on the tray. a. Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray.
b. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the sides of the drive are aligned with the holes on the sides of the tray.
c. Attach the fastening panels to lock the drive to the tray.
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d. Optional: Attach the screws to further secure the drive.

4. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle.

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c. Lock the tray.

5. Power on the NAS.
Installing M.2 Solid-State Drives on the Top Panel The NAS has two M.2 SSD slots on the top panel. For details, see Top Panel.
Warning · Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.

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· Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. ·
Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades. ·
Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4. Remove the case cover. a. Remove all drive trays.

b. Position the NAS on its left side. c. Remove the screws on the rear panel.

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d. Slide the cover back. e. Lift the cover until it is completely detached from the chassis.

5. Install the M.2 SSD. a. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot. b. Attach the screw.

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6. Optional: Install an additional M.2 SSD. 7. Attach the case cover.
a. Place the cover on the device. b. Slide the cover forward.

c. Attach the screws on the rear panel.

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d. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. e. Slide each drive tray back into the NAS.
8. Connect all cables and external attachments. 9. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 10. Power on the NAS.
Connecting USB Expansion Units
The NAS supports USB expansion units. For details, see the table below. You can purchase storage expansion accessories from QNAP or an authorized reseller.
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For details, go to https://shop.qnap.com/.
For the list of compatible expansion units and the maximum number of applicable expansion units, go to https://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility- expansion.

Expansion Unit Model TR-002 TR-004 TR-004U TL-D800C TL-R1200C-RP

Description · Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
interface
· Supports SATA HDD/SDD · Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
interface
· Supports SATA HDD/SDD · Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
interface
· Supports SATA HDD/SDD · Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
interface
· Supports SATA HDD/SDD · Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
interface
· Supports SATA HDD/SDD

Required Accessories USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A to Type-C cable
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A to Type-C cable
· USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A to Type-C cable
· RAIL-B02 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A to Type-C cable
· USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A to Type-C cable
· RAIL-B02

1. Verify that the NAS is powered off. 2. Connect the expansion unit to the NAS.
a. Connect the USB cable to the USB Type-C port on the expansion unit. b. Connect the USB cable to a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port on the NAS.

Note This image shows the TL-D800C connecting to the TS-453E.

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3. Power on the expansion units. 4. Power on the NAS. 5. Verify that the expansion units are recognized by the NAS.
a. Log on to QTS as administrator. b. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System . c. Verify that the expansion units are listed.

QTS Installation

Method Qfinder Pro installation (Recommended)
Cloud installation
Local installation

Description If the NAS is connected to your local area network, you can do the following:
· Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro.
· Complete the steps in the Smart Installation Guide wizard.

Requirements · Computer · Network cable · Qfinder Pro installer

Note For details see, Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro. If the NAS is connected to the internet, you can do the following:
· Scan the QR code on the NAS.
· Specify the Cloud Key.
· Log into your myQNAPcloud account.
· Use myQNAPcloud Link to remotely access your NAS.
· Complete the steps in the Smart Installation Guide wizard.

· Computer or mobile device · myQNAPcloud account · Cloud Key

Note For details see, Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key
If the NAS supports HDMI output, you can do the following:
· Connect the NAS to the required hardware.
· Complete the steps in the Smart Installation Guide wizard.

· Monitor
· HDMI cable
· USB keyboard or Remote control (not available on all models)

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Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro
Warning Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
Important To protect your NAS from brute force attacks, create a new system administrator account during QTS installation to disable the default “admin” account.
1. Power on the NAS.
2. Connect the NAS to your local area network.
3. Run Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network.
Note To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.
4. Click Next. The QNAP Warranty Service page opens in the default web browser.
5. Click Check warranty. The QNAP Warranty Service window opens in a new web page.
Important You can check your device warranty policy or purchase an extended warranty plan at QNAP Warranty Service.
6. Close the warranty page. The Smart Installation Guide opens in the default web browser.
7. Click Next. The Enter the NAS name and administrator’s password screen appears.
8. Specify the following information.
· NAS name: Specify a name with 1 to 14 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), but cannot end with a hyphen.
· Username: Specify an administrator username that contains 1 to 32 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), multi-byte Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian characters. The username cannot contain the following special characters: grave accent (`), asterisk (*), equal sign (=), plus sign (+), square brackets ([ ]), backslash (), vertical bar (|), semicolon (;), colon (:), apostrophe (‘), quotation mark (“), comma (,), less than sign (< ), greater than sign (>), slash (/), question mark (?), percent sign (%)
· Password: Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters. The password supports all ASCII characters.
· Confirm Password: Enter the new administrator password again.
9. Click Next. The Set the date and time screen appears.
10. Specify the time zone, date, and time using any of the following methods:
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Tip QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.

Methods Synchronize with computer or device time
Enter manually
Synchronize with an Internet time server automatically

User Actions
Select Same as the computer/device time The NAS time will be the same as your computer or device used to configure the time.
a. Select Input Manually.
b. Specify the date and time. The NAS date and time will be the same as the configured time.
Click Synchronize with an Internet time server automatically. The NAS time will be the same as the NTP server.

11. Click Next. The Configure the network settings screen appears.
12. Configure the network settings using any of the following methods.

Methods Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)
Use static IP address

User Actions Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) The system automatically detects and configures the IP address settings. a. Select Use static IP address.
The IP address configuration page appears.
b. Specify the following IP address configurations:
· Interface
· IP Address
· Subnet Mask
· Default Gateway
· Primary DNS server
· Secondary DNS server

13. Click Next. The Thunderbolt Connection page appears.

Note This page only appears if your device supports Thunderbolt. You will need to connect your device to a computer using a Thunderbolt cable.

14. Click Next. The Summary screen appears.
15. Review the settings.
16. Click Apply.

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A confirmation message appears.
Warning Clicking Confirm deletes all data on the drive before installing QTS.
17. Click Confirm. QTS is installed.
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key
Warning Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
Important To protect your NAS from brute force attacks, create a new system administrator account during QTS installation to disable the default “admin” account.
1. Power on the NAS. 2. Connect the NAS to the internet. 3. Go to the QNAP Cloud Installation page using one of the following methods:
· On your computer, go to your respective region’s site to download QTS: · China: https://install.qnap.com.cn · Global: https://install.qnap.com
· Scan the QR code on the NAS using a mobile device. The web page lists all the uninitialized QNAP NAS devices on the local network. 4. Find your NAS from the list and then click Initialize.
Note If your NAS is not listed, follow the instructions on the web page to specify the Cloud Key on the NAS.
The installation wizard opens in the default web browser 5. Create an account or sign in to myQNAPcloud.
Note You must return to this page to complete the installation after creating an account.
6. Specify the myQNAPcloud device name for the NAS.
Note · The myQNAPcloud device name is used when remotely accessing the NAS. · For security purposes, the myQNAPcloud Link remote connection service will be disabled on your NAS after initialization. You can enable it by connecting to QTS through LAN and then installing myQNAPcloud Link.
7. Click Next. The QNAP Warranty Service page opens in the default web browser.
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8. Click Check warranty. The QNAP Warranty Service window opens in a new web page.
Important You can check your device warranty policy or purchase an extended warranty plan at QNAP Warranty Service.
9. Close the warranty page. The Smart Installation Guide opens in the default web browser.
10. Specify the following information.
· NAS name: Specify a name with 1 to 14 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), but cannot end with a hyphen.
· Username: Specify an administrator username that contains 1 to 32 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), multi-byte Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian characters. The username cannot contain the following special characters: grave accent (`), asterisk (*), equal sign (=), plus sign (+), square brackets ([ ]), backslash (), vertical bar (|), semicolon (;), colon (:), apostrophe (‘), quotation mark (“), comma (,), less than sign (< ), greater than sign (>), slash (/), question mark (?), percent sign (%), or “admin”.
· Password: Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters. The password supports all ASCII characters.
· Confirm Password: Enter the new administrator password again.
11. Click Next. The Set the date and time screen appears.
12. Specify the time zone, date, and time using any of the following methods:
Tip QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.

Methods Synchronize with computer or device time
Enter manually
Synchronize with an Internet time server automatically

User Actions
Select Same as the computer/device time The NAS time will be the same as your computer or device used to configure the time.
a. Select Input Manually.
b. Specify the date and time. The NAS date and time will be the same as the configured time.
Click Synchronize with an Internet time server automatically. The NAS time will be the same as the NTP server.

13. Click Next. The Configure the network settings screen appears.
14. Configure the network settings using any of the following methods.

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Methods Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)
Use static IP address

User Actions Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) The system automatically detects and configures the IP address settings. a. Select Use static IP address.
The IP address configuration page appears.
b. Specify the following IP address configurations:
· Interface
· IP Address
· Subnet Mask
· Default Gateway
· Primary DNS server
· Secondary DNS server

15. Click Next. The Thunderbolt Connection page appears.

Note This page only appears if your device supports Thunderbolt. You will need to connect your device to a computer using a Thunderbolt cable.

16. Click Next. The Summary screen appears.
17. Review the settings.
18. Click Apply. A confirmation message appears.

Warning Clicking Confirm deletes all data on the drive before installing QTS.

19. Click Confirm. QTS is installed.

Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection
Warning Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.

Important To protect your NAS from brute force attacks, create a new system administrator account during QTS installation to disable the default “admin” account.
1. Connect an HDMI display to the NAS.
2. Connect a USB keyboard to the NAS or prepare the QNAP IR remote control (not available on all models).
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The Welcome screen of the Smart Installation Guide appears. 4. Select Start Smart Installation Guide.
The Enter the NAS name and administrator’s password screen appears. 5. Specify the following information:
· NAS name: Specify a name with 1 to 14 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), but cannot end with a hyphen.
· Username: Specify an administrator username that contains 1 to 32 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), multi-byte Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian characters. The username cannot contain the following special characters: grave accent (`), asterisk (*), equal sign (=), plus sign (+), square brackets ([ ]), backslash (), vertical bar (|), semicolon (;), colon (:), apostrophe (‘), quotation mark (“), comma (,), less than sign (< ), greater than sign (>), slash (/), question mark (?), percent sign (%)
· Password: Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters. The password supports all ASCII characters.
· Confirm Password: Enter the new administrator password again. 6. Click Next.
The Thunderbolt Connection page appears. Note This page only appears if your device supports Thunderbolt. You will need to connect your device to a computer using a Thunderbolt cable.
7. Click Next. The Summary screen appears.
8. Review the settings. 9. Click Next.
The Confirm screen appears. Warning Clicking Next deletes all data on the drive before installing QTS.
10. Click Next. QTS is installed.
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4. Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic NAS operations.

Power Button

Operation Power on Power off
Force power off

User Action
Press the button once.
Press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds.
Press and hold the button for 10 seconds.

Result The device powers on. The device powers off.
The device powers off.
Important Use this method only when the device is unresponsive.
Note After forcing the device to power off, the fans will spin very fast for about 3 seconds. This is normal and to be expected.

Reset Button
Important
· The default “admin” account is automatically enabled after the system reset.
· To protect your device from brute force attacks, QNAP recommends disabling the default “admin” account after a system reset. To disable the account, change the default admin password, log out of QTS, and then log in to QTS with another admin account.

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Operation Basic system reset
Advanced system reset

User Action
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds.

Result
The following settings are reset to default:
· System administrator password: The default password is the first MAC address in uppercase letters without special characters. For example, if the first MAC address is 00-08-9B-F6-15-75, then the admin password would be 00089BF61575.

Tip You can find the first MAC address with Qfinder Pro or attached to a label on the device listed as MAC1.

· The admin account is automatically enabled.
· TCP/IP configuration:
· Obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP
· Disable jumbo frames
· If port trunking is enabled (multi-LAN models only), the port trunking mode is reset to “Active Backup (Failover)”.
· System port: 8080 (system service port)
· Security level: Low (Allow all connections)
· LCD panel password: (blank)
· VLAN: Disabled Press and hold the The default factory settings are restored. button for 15 seconds.
· To retrieve old data after an advanced system reset, recreate the previous folder structure on the NAS.

USB One Touch Copy Button
The USB One Touch Copy button allows you to copy data backups from a USB device to the NAS or from the NAS to a USB device.
This feature supports incremental backups. The NAS only copies files that were modified or added after the last backup.
To configure the behavior of the button when an external device is connected to the button’s USB port, install and use Hybrid Backup Sync on your QNAP operating system. For details, see the Hybrid Backup Sync documentation.
LEDs
LEDs indicate the system status and related information when the device is powered on. The following LED information applies only when the drive is correctly installed and when the device is connected to the network or to a host.
For details on the location of the LEDs, see Front Panel and Rear Panel.

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LED
System status and power

Status
Flashes green and red alternately every 0.5 seconds

Red

Flashes red every 0.5 seconds Flashes green every 0.5 seconds
Green Off

LAN
USB One Touch Copy

Orange
Flashes orange
Off
Flashes blue every 0.5 seconds

Blue Off

Description · The drive is being formatted.
· The device is being initialized.
· The operating system is being updated.
· RAID rebuilding is in progress.
· Online RAID Capacity Expansion is in progress.
· Online RAID Level Migration is in progress. · The drive is invalid.
· The disk volume has reached its full capacity.
· The disk volume is about to reach its full capacity.
· The system fan is not functioning.
· An error occurred when accessing (read/write) the data.
· A bad sector is detected on the hard drive.
· The device is in degraded read-only mode (two member drives failed in RAID 5 or RAID 6 but the data can still be read).
· A hardware self-test error occurred. The device is in degraded mode (one member drive failed in RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6).
· The device is not configured.
· A drive is not formatted. The device is ready.
· All drives are in standby mode.
· The device is powered off. A network connection has been established. The device is being accessed from the network. The device is not connected to a network.
· A USB device connected to the USB One Touch Copy port is detected.
· A USB device connected to the front USB port is being removed from the device.
· A USB device connected to the front USB port is being accessed.
A USB device is detected in the front USB port. · No USB device is detected.
· The NAS has finished copying data to or from the USB device connected to the front USB port.

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LED Drive

Status Flashes red

M.2 SSD

Red Flashes green Green Off Flashes red

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed

Red Flashes green Green Off Green Orange

Off

2.5 Gigabit

Orange

Ethernet activity Flashes orange

Off

Description The data is being accessed and a read/write error occurs during the process. A drive read/write error occurred. Data is being accessed. The drive is ready. No drive was detected. The data is being accessed and a read/write error occurs during the process. A drive read/write error occurred. Data is being accessed. The drive is ready. No drive was detected. The network connection is operating at 2.5 Gbps.
· The network connection is operating at 1 Gbps.
· The network connection is operating at 100 Mbps. · The network connection is operating at 10 Mbps.
· There is no network connection. A network connection has been established. The device is being accessed from the network. There is no network connection.

Audio Alerts
Duration Short beep (0.5 seconds) 1

Frequency

2 3

Description · The NAS is starting up.
· When the reset button is pressed for 3 seconds, the NAS resets configurations.
· When the reset button is pressed for 15 seconds, the NAS resets configurations and reboots.
· The operating system was updated.
· The device is starting USB One Touch Copy. The USB device has been removed (USB One Touch Copy button).
· Cannot detect installed disk.
· The firmware was updated.

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Frequency

Long beep (1.5 seconds) 3 (every 5 minutes)

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Description · A power error occurred. · The system fan is not functioning. · The fan module has been removed. · The NAS data cannot be copied to the external
storage device connected to the front USB port. · The storage pool is about to reach full capacity. · The storage pool has reached full capacity. · A storage pool status error occurred. · The disk volume is about to reach its full
capacity. · The disk volume has reached its full capacity. · The drives are in degraded mode. · The drive is rebuilding. · The USB device is being removed (USB One
Touch Copy button). · A drive is plugged in or out. · The NAS is powering off. · The NAS was powered off by force shutdown
(hardware shutdown). · The NAS was powered on successfully and is
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5. NAS Migration
You can migrate data and settings from your current NAS to another NAS model with minimal disruptions by installing all the hard drives from the source NAS to the destination NAS. RAID configuration and other settings are retained on the destination NAS after migration.

NAS Migration Requirements
You can only migrate drives to specific NAS models, depending on your source NAS. For the list of NAS models compatible with direct NAS migration, see https://www.qnap.com/go/nas-migration.
Your device must meet the following requirements:
· QTS NAS supports several types of NAS migration:
· ARM NAS to an ARM NAS
· x86 NAS to an x86 NAS
· ARM NAS to an x86 NAS
Note You cannot migrate from an x86 NAS to an ARM NAS.
· The destination NAS must run on the same QTS version as the source NAS (or later).
· The destination NAS must have sufficient free drive bays to accommodate all the drives that you are migrating from the source NAS.
For NAS models that do not support NAS migration, you can migrate existing data using HBS 3. For details, see Migrating NAS Data Using HBS 3.

Status and Setting Changes after NAS Migration
The status of NAS data and settings varies after migration.

Data and Settings Registered myQNAPcloud name Encrypted disk volumes

After NAS Migration
Your registered myQNAPcloud name is not migrated.
If the NAS does not support file system encryption, encrypted disk volumes are not migrated.
Warning To prevent data loss, back up and save the encryption keys of encrypted disk volumes in a safe place. You can also choose to decrypt disk volumes before migration.

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Data and Settings Shared folders
Network
Windows AD configuration Licenses
Applications Services Multimedia features

After NAS Migration
All shared folders and the downloaded files stored in them are retained.
Warning To prevent data loss, back up and save encryption keys or passwords of encrypted shared folders in a safe place before migration.
Important Folder permissions on the destination NAS must be reconfigured after migration.
· If the number of network ports or network port specifications on the destination NAS is different from the source NAS, the following network and virtual settings may change and require reconfiguration: port trunking, virtual machines, Thunderbolt, USB QuickAccess, and more.
· You must reconfigure network settings when the source NAS is running on QTS 4.3.5 or earlier versions.
Windows AD configurations must be reconfigured.
Licenses are not migrated.
Warning To prevent losing all your software licenses, QNAP recommends deactivating licenses on the source NAS before data migration.
If the destination NAS has less RAM than the source NAS, the following features and applications might not function: Virtualization Station, Qsirch, and Snapshots.
Only services supported by the destination NAS are available.
Some multimedia features are disabled by default.

Migrating a NAS
Important Before performing NAS migration, ensure that you understand all requirements and possible changes after migration. For details see the following topics:
· NAS Migration Requirements
· Status and Setting Changes After NAS Migration
1. Power off the source NAS and the destination NAS.
2. Remove the drives.
Important QNAP recommends following the source NAS drive order when installing the drives. Take note of the drive tray order when removing the drives.

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a. Remove the drives from the source NAS. b. Remove the drive trays from the destination NAS. 3. Install the drives. a. Install source NAS drives onto the destination NAS drive trays. b. Insert the drive trays into the destination NAS. 4. Power on the destination NAS. 5. Log on to QTS as an administrator on the destination NAS. The destination NAS automatically checks for the latest firmware update.
Migrating NAS Data Using HBS 3
For NAS models that do not support direct migration, you can initialize the destination NAS then copy data from the source NAS to the destination NAS using HBS 3.
Preparing the Destination NAS
1. Log on to QTS. 2. Create one or more storage pools.
For details, see the Creating a Storage Pool topic in the QTS user guide. 3. Create one or more volumes.
For details, see the Volume Creation topic in the QTS user guide. 4. Create shared folders on the destination NAS.
For details, see the Creating a Shared Folder topic in the QTS user guide. 5. Install HBS 3 onto the destination NAS.
a. Go to App Center. b. Search for HBS 3. c. Click Install.
HBS 3 is installed on the destination NAS. 6. Enable the remote server settings on the destination NAS.
a. Go to App Center > HBS 3 > Services > RTRR Server . b. Click Enable RTRR Server.
The RTRR server settings window appears. c. Specify the RTRR Server settings.
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Password

Setting

Port

Description Specify a password that contains 1 to 16 characters from any of the following groups:
· Letters: A to Z, a to z
· Numbers: 0 to 9
· Special characters: . – _ ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & ( ) { }
· Does not start or end with a space. Specify a port number to access the RTRR server.

7. Click Apply. A confirmation window appears.
8. Click OK. The remote server settings are completed.

Creating a One-Way Sync Job
1. On the source NAS, go to App Center > HBS 3 > Sync .
2. Click Sync Now.
3. Select One-way Sync Job. The Create a Sync Job window appears.
4. Click Remote NAS.
5. Click Add New Account. The Create a Storage Space window appears.
6. Select the destination NAS as the destination storage space and specify the following:

Setting Name IP address / Host name

Description The name used to identify the storage space. The IP address or hostname used to access the storage space.

Port
Password Use SSL connection

Tip Click to scan for available devices.
The port number used to access the storage space. This value must be between 1 to 65535.
The password used to access the storage space.
Requires SSL connection when accessing the remote NAS.

7. Optional: Test the connection.

Test Detect Server Speed Test
8. Click Create.
9. Click Select.

Description Tests the accessibility of the selected storage space. Tests the network connection speed of the selected storage space.

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10. Select the paired folders.
Important · All subfolders and files in the selected folder are selected. · You can only sync up to 16 paired folders per job.
a. Under the source, click . A dialog box opens.
b. Select a folder. c. Click OK.
The dialog box closes. d. Under the destination, click .
A dialog box opens. e. Select a folder. f. Click OK. g. Optional: Add more paired folders if necessary. 11. Click Next. The Schedule screen appears. 12. Select Sync now. 13. Click Next. The Rules screen appears. 14. Optional: Configure job rules. 15. Click Next. The Summary screen appears. 16. Review the job summary. 17. Click Create. The source NAS runs the created one-way sync job.
Note It may take several minutes to migrate shared folders from the source NAS to the destination NAS.
Importing Local Users or Group Settings to the Destination NAS
1. Power on the source NAS. 2. Back up the users or group settings from the source NAS.
a. Log on to QTS. b. Go to Control Panel > Privilege > Users . c. Click Create, and then click Import/Export Users.
The Import/Export Users window appears.
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d. Select Export user and user group settings. e. Click Next.
The NAS user and user group settings are exported as a file and downloaded onto your computer. 3. Import user settings on the source NAS to the destination NAS.
a. On the destination NAS, log on to QTS. b. Go to Control Panel > Privilege > Users . c. Click Create, and then click Import/Export Users. d. Select Import user and user group settings. Note You can select whether to send a notification mail to newly created users or overwrite duplicate users. e. On your computer, select the user settings file exported from the source NAS.
The source NAS user settings file is imported to the destination NAS.
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6. Troubleshooting
This chapter describes basic troubleshooting information.

Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS
If Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud is unable to locate the NAS during QTS installation, the drives or data may be faulty.
1. Power off the NAS. 2. Remove all drives. 3. Power on the NAS. 4. Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud. 5. Reinsert the drives. 6. Continue with the QTS installation.

Hot-Swapping Failed Drives
The NAS supports hot-swapping of drives in the following situations:

RAID Type RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10

One member drive fails. One member drive fails. One or two member drives fail.
· One member drive fails.

Situation

· Two member drives in two different pairs fail.

1. Log on to QTS. 2. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Storage > Disks/VJBOD . 3. Locate the failed drive. 4. Prepare a new hard drive with a capacity that is the same as or larger than the failed hard drive. 5. Remove the failed drive from the device. 6. Wait for 20 seconds or until the device beeps twice. 7. Remove the failed drive from the drive tray. 8. Insert the new drive into the drive tray. 9. Install the new drive.
The NAS beeps twice. 10. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Storage > Storage/Snapshots . 11. Locate the volume that contains the new drive and then verify that the status is Rebuilding.

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Recovering Unintentionally Removed Healthy Drives
The NAS supports exclusive RAID recovery technology to recover failed RAID groups from unintentional disconnection or removal of drives. Users can recover an inactive RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 group from degraded mode.

RAID Type Single JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10

RAID Recovery Support No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Disk Failure Tolerance N/A N/A N/A 1 1 2 One disk per subgroup fails.

Support and Other Resources
QNAP provides the following resources:

Resource Documentation Compatibility List NAS Migration Compatibility Expansion Unit Compatibility Service Portal Product Support Status Downloads Community Forum QNAP Accessories Store

URL https://download.qnap.com https://www.qnap.com/compatibility https://www.qnap.com/go/nas-migration https://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility- expansion https://service.qnap.com https://www.qnap.com/go/product/eol.php https://download.qnap.com https://forum.qnap.com https://shop.qnap.com

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7. Glossary
Cloud Key
Unique 8-digit code assigned to each NAS device
myQNAPcloud
Provides various remote access services such as DDNS and myQNAPcloud Link
myQNAPcloud Link
Enables you to access QNAP devices over the internet without configuring complex port forwarding settings
Qfinder Pro
QNAP utility that lets you locate and access QNAP NAS devices in your local area network
QNAP ID
User account that enables you to use myQNAPcloud remote access and other QNAP services
QTS
QNAP NAS operating system
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8. Notices
This chapter provides information about warranty, disclaimers, licensing, and federal regulations.
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If the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability provided above cannot be given local legal effect according to their terms, reviewing courts shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute waiver of all civil liability in connection with the Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CE Notice

UKCA Notice

This device complies with CE Compliance Class B.

This device complies with the UKCA requirements for products sold in Great Britain.
FCC Notice
FCC Class B Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Important Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
VCCI Notice
VCCI­B
BSMI Notice
SJ/T 11364-2006
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References

• Compatibility List - QNAP
• QNAP Product Warranty and RMA Service Terms | Legal | QNAP (US)
• download.qnap.com
• QNAP NAS Community Forum - Index page
• Cloud Install
• Cloud Install
• Customer Service - QNAP
• QNAP Systems, Inc. - Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• QNAP Accessory Store
• QNAP (US) | Experts in NAS, Networking, and Smart Surveillance
• Compatibility List - QNAP
• Storage Expansion Compatibility | QNAP (US)
• Product Support Status | QNAP (UK)
• Essentials | Utilities | QNAP (US)

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