QNAP TVS-672XT - Expansion Card Installation; Installing Expansion Cards on the TVS-472 XT

Expansion Card Installation
The TVS-x72XT supports selected expansion cards, some of which require QNAP PCIe brackets.
QNAP-branded expansion cards purchased from the company website are shipped with the brackets
necessary to t all QNAP NAS models.
For details on supported expansion cards and brackets, go to http://www.qnap.com/compatibility.
Installing Expansion Cards on the TVS-472XT
Note
This process applies only to the TVS-472XT. For details on the TVS-672XT or TVS-872XT, see
Installing Expansion Cards on the TVS-672XT and TVS-872XT.
Warning
• Only qualied personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow
instructions can result in serious injury or death.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
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Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan
blades.
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Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other
moving components.
1. Check the expansion cards and brackets supported by your model on the QNAP website.
a. Go to www.qnap.com/compatibility.
b. Click Search by NAS.
c. Specify the number of bays and the specic model of your NAS.
d. Under Category, select the component or device type.
e. Locate a specic component or device model on the list.
f. Optional: Click the corresponding Note icon to view more information.
2. Power o the NAS.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Disconnect all cables and external attachments.
TVS-x72XT User Guide
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