Setting Up the NAS
Important
Read all safety requirements and information in Safety 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 the drives. For details, see the following topics:
• Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
• Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
• Installing 2.5-inch Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays
• Installing M.2 Solid-State Drives on the System Board
For a list of compatible drives and expansion cards, go to https://www.qnap.com/en/compatibility/.
3. Install expansion cards.
For details, see Installing Expansion Cards.
4. Install memory modules.
For details, see Replacing Memory Modules.
5. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables.
6. Power on the NAS.
For details, see Front Panel Buttons.
7. Install QuTS hero.
For details, see QuTS hero Installation.
8. Log on to QuTS hero.
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