QNAP TS-h973AX - Quts Hero Installation; Installing Quts Hero Using Qfinder Pro

QuTS hero Installation
Method Description Requirements
Qfinder Pro installation
(Recommended)
If the NAS is connected to your local area
network, you can do the following:
• Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
For details, see Installing QuTS hero Using
Qfinder Pro
• Computer
• Network cable
• Qfinder Pro installer
Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet, you
can do the following:
• Scan the QR code on the NAS.
• Specify the Cloud Key.
• 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 Installing QuTS hero Using
the Cloud Key
• Computer or mobile device
• myQNAPcloud account
• Cloud Key
Installing QuTS hero Using Qfinder Pro
Warning
Installing QuTS hero deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
Note
You can revert to QTS operating system anytime. For details, see QuTS hero user guide.
1. Power on the device.
2. Connect the device to your local area network.
3. Run Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network.
Note
To download Qfinder 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. Click Start Smart Installation Guide.
The Install Firmware window appears.
6. Install firmware using any of the following methods:
TS-h973AX User Guide
Installation and Configuration 30