QNAP TBS-453DX User Manual

Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
About the TBS-453DX.................................................................................................................................. 4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................. 6
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................7
Right Panel...............................................................................................................................................8
System Board...........................................................................................................................................9
M.2 Solid-state Drive Numbering..............................................................................................................9
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................... 10
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................10
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 11
Installing M.2 Solid-state Drives............................................................................................................. 11
Replacing Memory Modules...................................................................................................................16
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 21
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 21
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 22
Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection............................................................................................ 24
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 25
USB One Touch Copy Button..................................................................................................................... 25
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 27
5. Troubleshooting
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS......................................................................... 28
Replacing Failed Drives..............................................................................................................................28
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 29
6. Glossary
CloudKey.................................................................................................................................................... 30
CloudLink....................................................................................................................................................30
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 30
myQNAPcloud ID........................................................................................................................................30
Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 30
QTS.............................................................................................................................................................30
7. Notices
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................31
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 31
TBS-453DX User Guide
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QNAP TBS-453DX Specifications

General

Brand	QNAP
Model	TBS-453DX
Category	Storage
Language	English