QNAP TBS-453DX - QTS Installation; Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro

a. Log on to QTS as administrator.
b. Go to Control Panel > System > System Status > Hardware Information .
c. Check the value for Total memory.
QTS Installation
The TBS-453DX uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following
methods.
Method Description Requirements
Qfinder Pro
installation
(Recommended)
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.
For details, see Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro.
• Computer
• Network cable
• Qfinder Pro installer
Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet, you can
do the following:
• Scan the QR code on the NAS.
• Log into your myQNAPcloud account.
• Use CloudLink to remotely access your NAS.
• Complete the steps in the Smart Installation
Guide wizard.
For details, see Installing QTS Using the Cloud
Key.
• Computer or mobile device
• Network cable
• myQNAPcloud account
• Cloud Key
Local installation 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.
For details, see Installing QTS Using an HDMI
Connection.
• Monitor
• HDMI cable
• USB keyboard or Remote
control (not available on all
models)
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro
Warning
Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
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.
TBS-453DX User Guide
Installation and Configuration 21