b. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System .
c. Verify that the expansion units are listed.
QuTS hero installation
The TS-855X series uses the QNAP QuTS hero operating system. You can install QuTS hero using any of the
following methods.
Method Description Requirements
Qnder Pro
installation
(Recommended)
If the NAS is connected to your local area
network, you can do the following:
• Locate the NAS using Qnder Pro.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
For details, see Initializing QuTS hero
using Qnder Pro.
• Computer
• Network cable
• Qnder Pro installer
Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet,
you can do the following:
• Scan the QR code on the NAS.
• Log into your myQNAPcloud account.
• Use myQNAPcloud Link to remotely
access your NAS.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
For details, see Initializing QuTS hero
using the cloud installation website.
• Computer or mobile device
• Network cable
• myQNAPcloud account
• Cloud Key
Initializing QuTS hero using Qnder Pro
You can initialize QuTS hero using Qnder Pro, which is an utility designed to help you locate and manage
QNAP devices on your network.
Warning
Installing QuTS hero deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
1. Power on the device.
2. Connect the device to your local area network.
3. Run Qnder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network.
Note
To download Qnder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.
4. Locate the NAS in the list and then double-click the name or IP address.
The Smart Installation Guide opens in the default web browser.
5. If the screen shows a dierent operating system, click QuTS hero.
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