3. Power on the expansion units.
4. 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.
Connecting SATA JBOD Expansion Units
The TS-1886XU-RP supports a maximum of two SATA JBOD expansion units. To connect SATA JBOD
expansion units, a host bus adapter must be installed on the NAS. For details on the required accessories,
see Expansion Unit Installation.
1. Power off the NAS.
2. Install a host bus adapter on the PCIe slot.
Important
The QNAP QXP host bus adapter is required for connecting the SATA JBOD enclosure to a
host device. Third-party host bus adapters are not compatible with QNAP JBOD enclosures.
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