QNAP TS-977XU-RP User Manual

Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
About the TS-x77XU.....................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 7
Components................................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................8
System Board...........................................................................................................................................9
Front Drive Numbering........................................................................................................................... 10
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................10
Installation Requirements............................................................................................................................11
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................12
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 13
Drive Installation.....................................................................................................................................13
Replacing Memory Modules...................................................................................................................20
Installing Expansion Cards.....................................................................................................................23
Hot-swapping Redundant Power Supply Units.......................................................................................27
Installing Handles on TS-977XU and TS-977XU-RP............................................................................. 29
Rail Kits.................................................................................................................................................. 30
Expansion Unit Installation..................................................................................................................... 30
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 33
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 34
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 35
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 37
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 37
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 38
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 40
5. Troubleshooting
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS......................................................................... 42
Hot-Swapping Failed Drives....................................................................................................................... 42
Conref- Hot-swapping Failed Drives.......................................................................................................43
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 44
6. Glossary
Cloud Key................................................................................................................................................... 45
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 45
myQNAPcloud Link.....................................................................................................................................45
QNAP ID..................................................................................................................................................... 45
Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 45
TS-x77XU User Guide
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QNAP TS-977XU-RP Specifications

General

Brand	QNAP
Model	TS-977XU-RP
Category	Network Storage Server
Language	English