Installation Requirements
Category Item
Environment • Room temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
• Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids,
or chemicals
Hardware and peripherals • Storage drives
For details on compatible drives, go to https://www.qnap.com/
compatibility/.
• Network cable
Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver
• Anti-static wrist strap
Setting up the NAS
Important
Read all safety requirements and information carefully before setting up the NAS or
installing NAS components.
1. Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements.
For details, see Installation Requirements.
2. Install the NAS on a rack.
3. Verify that the intake vents on the bottom of the case are unobstructed.
4. Install the drives.
For details see the following topics:
• Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
• Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
5. Optional: Install expansion cards.
For details see, Removing Expansion Cards.
6. Optional: Connect the expansion units.
For details, see Connecting SAS Expansion Units.
7. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables.
8. Power on the NAS.
9. Install QuTS hero.
For details, see QuTS hero Installation.
10. Log on to QuTS hero.
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