Moving Parts
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Moving fan blades: Keep your body parts away from moving fan blades while the device is connected
to a power source.
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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 Item
Environment • 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
Hardware and peripherals • NAS or computer
• Storage drives
For details on compatible drives, go to https://www.qnap.com/
compatibility/.
• USB connector cable
Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver
• Anti-static wrist strap
Setting Up the RAID Enclosure
1. Place the RAID enclosure 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 Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
• Installing 2.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
3. Connect the power cord.
4. Connect the RAID enclosure to your NAS or computer.
For details, see the following topics:
• Connecting the RAID Enclosure to a NAS
QNAP External RAID Enclosure User Guide
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