QNAP TS-855eU - Migrating a NAS

Data and Settings After NAS Migration
Encrypted shared folders If the NAS does not support le system encryption, encrypted shared
folders are not migrated.
Warning
To prevent data loss, back up and save the encryption
keys of encrypted shared folders in a safe place.
You can also choose to decrypt shared folders before
migration.
Shared folders All shared folders and the downloaded les stored in them are
retained.
Warning
To prevent data loss, back up and save encryption keys
or passwords of encrypted shared folders in a safe
place before migration.
Important
Folder permissions on the destination NAS must be
recongured after migration.
Network If the number of network ports or network port specications on
the destination NAS is dierent from the source NAS, the following
network and virtual settings may change and require reconguration:
port trunking, virtual machines, Thunderbolt, and more.
Windows AD conguration Windows AD congurations must be recongured.
Licenses Licenses are not migrated.
Warning
To prevent losing all your software licenses, QNAP
recommends deactivating licenses on the source NAS
before data migration.
Applications If the destination NAS has less RAM than the source NAS, the following
features and applications might not function: Virtualization Station,
Qsirch, and Snapshots.
Services Only services supported by the destination NAS are available.
Multimedia features Some multimedia features are disabled by default.
Migrating a NAS
Important
Before performing NAS migration, ensure that you understand all requirements and
possible changes after migration.
For details see the following topics:
• NAS Migration Requirements
• Status and Setting Changes After NAS Migration
1. Power o the source NAS and the destination NAS.
2. Remove the drives.
TS-855eU User Guide
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