QNAP TS 53D Series - Table of Contents

Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
About TS-x53D............................................................................................................................................. 4
Hardware Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................7
Right Panel...............................................................................................................................................8
Drive Numbering.......................................................................................................................................9
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................10
Installation Requirements............................................................................................................................11
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................11
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing Drives...................................................................................................................................... 13
Replacing Memory Modules...................................................................................................................22
Installing Expansion Cards.....................................................................................................................28
Installing Expansion Units...................................................................................................................... 35
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 38
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 38
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 39
Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection............................................................................................ 41
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 42
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 43
USB One Touch Copy Button..................................................................................................................... 43
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 44
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 46
5. Troubleshooting
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS......................................................................... 47
Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................47
Recovering Unintentionally Removed Healthy Drives................................................................................ 48
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 48
6. Glossary
CloudKey.................................................................................................................................................... 49
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 49
myQNAPcloud ID........................................................................................................................................49
Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 49
QTS.............................................................................................................................................................49
7. Notices
TS-x53D User Guide
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