12. Connect all cables and external attachments.
13. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
14. Power on the NAS.
Installing Expansion Units
The TS-x53D supports USB and SATA JBOD expansion units. For details, please see table below.
Note
For details on expansion unit compatibility and maximum expansion units supported, go to
https://www.qnap.com/en/compatibility-expansion/
Expansion Unit Model Description Required Accessories
TR-002 • Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
interface
• Supports SATA
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A to Type-C
cable
TR-004 • Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
interface
• Supports SATA
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A to Type-C
cable
TL-D400S • Uses an SFF-8088 interface
• Supports SATA HDD/SSD
• 1 x SFF-8088 connector cable
• QXP-400eS-A1164 host bus
adapter
TL-D800S • Uses an SFF-8088 interface
• Supports SATA HDD/SSD
• 2 x SFF-8088 connector
cables
• QXP-800eS-A1164 host bus
adapter
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