c. Verify that the expansion units are listed.
Connecting SATA JBOD Expansion Units
To connect the TS-h1283XU-RP to SATA JBOD expansion units, a host bus adapter must be installed on the
NAS. For required accessories details, see Expansion Unit Installation.
1. Power off the NAS.
2. Install a host bus adapter on the PCIe slot.
Important
The QNAP QXP host bus adapter is required for connecting the SATA JBOD enclosure to a
host device. Third-party host bus adapters are not compatible with QNAP JBOD enclosures.
For details, see Replacing Expansion Cards.
3. Connect the expansion units to the NAS using the following topology.
Note
This image shows connecting the NAS to JBOD expansion units TL-R400S and TL-R1200S-
RP.
4. Power on the SATA JBOD expansion units.
5. Power on the NAS.
6. Verify that the expansion units are recognized by the NAS.
a. Log on to QuTS hero as administrator.
b. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System .
c. Verify that the expansion units are listed.
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