QNAP TS-253E, User Manual

Page 1: ...TS x53E TS 253E TS 453E User Guide Document Version 1 05 07 2022 ...

Page 2: ...ling QTS Using the Cloud Key 29 Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection 31 4 Basic Operations Power Button 33 Reset Button 33 USB One Touch Copy Button 34 LEDs 34 Audio Alerts 36 5 NAS Migration NAS Migration Requirements 38 Status and Setting Changes after NAS Migration 38 Migrating a NAS 39 Migrating NAS Data Using HBS 3 40 Preparing the Destination NAS 40 Creating a One Way Sync Job 41 Importin...

Page 3: ...cloud 46 myQNAPcloud Link 46 Qfinder Pro 46 QNAP ID 46 QTS 46 8 Notices Limited Warranty 47 Disclaimer 47 GNU Public License 47 CE Notice 55 UKCA Notice 55 FCC Notice 55 VCCI Notice 56 BSMI Notice 56 SJ T 11364 2006 56 2 ...

Page 4: ...at the user has a basic understanding of storage and backup concepts Document Conventions Symbol Description Notes provide default configuration settings and other supplementary information Important notes provide information on required configuration settings and other critical information Tips provide recommendations or alternative methods of performing tasks or configuring settings Warnings pro...

Page 5: ...t by you or an unauthorized third party invalidates the warranty QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized modifications and installation of unsupported third party applications For details see the QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions Ordering P N Processor Pre installed memory Drive bays TS 253E 8G Intel Celeron J6412 8 GB RAM non expandable 2 TS 453E 8G 4 Component...

Page 6: ... 5 Gigabit Ethernet port supports the following network connectivity speeds 2 5 GbE 1 GbE 100 Mb and 10 Mb Wake on LAN Yes RJ45 External I O Ports USB ports Front 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A Note This USB port supports One Touch Copy Rear 2 x USB 2 0 Type A 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A HDMI ports 2 x HDMI 1 4b Interface Buttons Power Reset USB One Touch Copy Dimensions Form factor Tower Dimensions H x W ...

Page 7: ...ure 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Relative humidity Non condensing relative humidity 5 to 95 Wet bulb temperature 27 C 80 6 F Security slot Kensington security slot Tip Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice To see the latest specifications go to https www qnap com Package Contents Item Quantity TS 253E TS 453E 1 AC power adapter 1 Power cord 1 Ethernet cable 1 x Cat5e Drive t...

Page 8: ...ponent No Component 1 System status and power LED 5 M 2 SSD LEDs 2 LAN LED 6 Power button 3 USB One Touch Copy LED 7 USB One Touch Copy button 4 Drive LEDs 8 USB 3 2 Gen 2 One Touch Copy Type A port TS x53E User Guide Product Overview 7 ...

Page 9: ...et button 6 USB 2 0 Type A ports 2 HDMI 1 4b ports 7 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A port 3 2 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports RJ45 8 Power input 4 2 5 Gigabit Ethernet activity LED 9 Kensington security slot 5 2 5 Gigabit Ethernet speed LED TS x53E User Guide Product Overview 8 ...

Page 10: ...Top Panel TS 253E TS 453E No Component No Component 1 M 2 SSD slot 1 2 M 2 SSD slot 2 TS x53E User Guide Product Overview 9 ...

Page 11: ...on General Instructions The device should be stored in a secure location with restricted access controlled through the use of a tool lock and key or any means of security Only qualified skilled and authorized persons with knowledge of all restrictions safety precautions and installation and maintenance procedures should have physical access to the device TS x53E User Guide Product Overview 10 ...

Page 12: ... batteries properly according to local regulations or the instructions of the battery manufacturer Moving Parts Moving fan blades Keep your body parts away from moving fan blades while the device is connected to a power source Moving components Keep your body parts away from other moving components The device is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present Installation...

Page 13: ... see Installation Requirements 2 Install drives For details see the following topics Installing 2 5 inch Hard Drives or Solid State Drives on 3 5 inch Trays Installing 3 5 inch Hard Drives on 3 5 inch Trays Installing M 2 Solid State Drives on the Top Panel 3 Optional Connect expansion units For details see Connecting USB Expansion Units 4 Connect the power cord and all applicable cables 5 Power o...

Page 14: ... drives and M 2 solid state drives Installing 2 5 inch Hard Drives or Solid State Drives on 3 5 inch Trays Warning Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive Observe electrostatic discharge ESD procedures to avoid damage to components Moving fan blades Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades Other moving components Keep your hands and other body parts away from other...

Page 15: ... drive trays come unlocked b Pull the handle to release the tray c Pull the tray out 3 Install a drive on the tray a Remove the right fastening panel from the drive tray TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 14 ...

Page 16: ...y so that the holes on the sides of the drive are aligned with the holes on the sides of the tray c Attach the screws 4 Load the tray into the bay a Insert the tray into the bay TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 15 ...

Page 17: ... the NAS Installing 3 5 inch Hard Drives on 3 5 inch Trays Warning Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive Observe electrostatic discharge ESD procedures to avoid damage to components TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 16 ...

Page 18: ...ents Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components 1 Power off the NAS 2 Remove the drive tray a Optional Unlock the tray Note The preinstalled drive trays come unlocked b Pull the handle to release the tray c Pull the tray out TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 17 ...

Page 19: ...the sides of the drive tray b Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the sides of the drive are aligned with the holes on the sides of the tray c Attach the fastening panels to lock the drive to the tray TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 18 ...

Page 20: ...d Optional Attach the screws to further secure the drive 4 Load the tray into the bay a Insert the tray into the bay b Push the handle TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 19 ...

Page 21: ...S Installing M 2 Solid State Drives on the Top Panel The NAS has two M 2 SSD slots on the top panel For details see Top Panel Warning Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 20 ...

Page 22: ...ponents Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components 1 Power off the NAS 2 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 3 Disconnect all cables and external attachments 4 Remove the case cover a Remove all drive trays b Position the NAS on its left side c Remove the screws on the rear panel TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 21 ...

Page 23: ...the cover back e Lift the cover until it is completely detached from the chassis 5 Install the M 2 SSD a Insert the M 2 SSD into the slot b Attach the screw TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 22 ...

Page 24: ...onal Install an additional M 2 SSD 7 Attach the case cover a Place the cover on the device b Slide the cover forward c Attach the screws on the rear panel TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 23 ...

Page 25: ...nal attachments 9 Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet 10 Power on the NAS Connecting USB Expansion Units The NAS supports USB expansion units For details see the table below You can purchase storage expansion accessories from QNAP or an authorized reseller TS x53E User Guide Installation and Configuration 24 ...

Page 26: ... Uses a USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type C interface Supports SATA HDD SDD USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type A to Type C cable RAIL B02 TL D800C Uses a USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type C interface Supports SATA HDD SDD USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A to Type C cable TL R1200C RP Uses a USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type C interface Supports SATA HDD SDD USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A to Type C cable RAIL B02 1 Verify that the NAS is powered off 2 Connect the expansion unit to...

Page 27: ...r 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 Note For details see Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key Computer or mobile...

Page 28: ...Next The Enter the NAS name and administrator s password screen appears 8 Specify the following information NAS name Specify a name with 1 to 14 characters The name supports letters A to Z a to z numbers 0 to 9 and hyphens but cannot end with a hyphen Username Specify an administrator username that contains 1 to 32 characters The name supports letters A to Z a to z numbers 0 to 9 and hyphens multi...

Page 29: ...work settings screen appears 12 Configure the network settings using any of the following methods Methods User Actions Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Select Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP The system automatically detects and configures the IP address settings Use static IP address a Select Use static IP address The IP address configuration page appears b Specify the following IP ...

Page 30: ...using a mobile device The web page lists all the uninitialized QNAP NAS devices on the local network 4 Find your NAS from the list and then click Initialize Note If your NAS is not listed follow the instructions on the web page to specify the Cloud Key on the NAS The installation wizard opens in the default web browser 5 Create an account or sign in to myQNAPcloud Note You must return to this page...

Page 31: ... percent sign or admin Password Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters The password supports all ASCII characters Confirm Password Enter the new administrator password again 11 Click Next The Set the date and time screen appears 12 Specify the time zone date and time using any of the following methods Tip QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows...

Page 32: ...evice to a computer using a Thunderbolt cable 16 Click Next The Summary screen appears 17 Review the settings 18 Click Apply A confirmation message appears Warning Clicking Confirm deletes all data on the drive before installing QTS 19 Click Confirm QTS is installed Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection Warning Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives Back up your data before proceeding Imp...

Page 33: ... accent asterisk equal sign plus sign square brackets backslash vertical bar semicolon colon apostrophe quotation mark comma less than sign greater than sign slash question mark percent sign Password Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters The password supports all ASCII characters Confirm Password Enter the new administrator password again 6 Click Next The Thunderbolt Connection...

Page 34: ...ly when the device is unresponsive Note After forcing the device to power off the fans will spin very fast for about 3 seconds This is normal and to be expected Reset Button Important The default admin account is automatically enabled after the system reset To protect your device from brute force attacks QNAP recommends disabling the default admin account after a system reset To disable the accoun...

Page 35: ...anced system reset Press and hold the button for 15 seconds The default factory settings are restored To retrieve old data after an advanced system reset recreate the previous folder structure on the NAS USB One Touch Copy Button The USB One Touch Copy button allows you to copy data backups from a USB device to the NAS or from the NAS to a USB device This feature supports incremental backups The N...

Page 36: ...urred Flashes red every 0 5 seconds The device is in degraded mode one member drive failed in RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 6 Flashes green every 0 5 seconds The device is not configured A drive is not formatted Green The device is ready Off All drives are in standby mode The device is powered off LAN Orange A network connection has been established Flashes orange The device is being accessed from the net...

Page 37: ...bps The network connection is operating at 100 Mbps Off The network connection is operating at 10 Mbps There is no network connection 2 5 Gigabit Ethernet activity Orange A network connection has been established Flashes orange The device is being accessed from the network Off There is no network connection Audio Alerts Duration Frequency Description Short beep 0 5 seconds 1 The NAS is starting up...

Page 38: ...acity The storage pool has reached full capacity A storage pool status error occurred The disk volume is about to reach its full capacity The disk volume has reached its full capacity The drives are in degraded mode The drive is rebuilding The USB device is being removed USB One Touch Copy button A drive is plugged in or out 1 The NAS is powering off The NAS was powered off by force shutdown hardw...

Page 39: ...to an ARM NAS The destination NAS must run on the same QTS version as the source NAS or later The destination NAS must have sufficient free drive bays to accommodate all the drives that you are migrating from the source NAS For NAS models that do not support NAS migration you can migrate existing data using HBS 3 For details see Migrating NAS Data Using HBS 3 Status and Setting Changes after NAS M...

Page 40: ...onfigured Licenses Licenses are not migrated Warning To prevent losing all your software licenses QNAP recommends deactivating licenses on the source NAS before data migration Applications If the destination NAS has less RAM than the source NAS the following features and applications might not function Virtualization Station Qsirch and Snapshots Services Only services supported by the destination ...

Page 41: ...n NAS using HBS 3 Preparing the Destination NAS 1 Log on to QTS 2 Create one or more storage pools For details see the Creating a Storage Pool topic in the QTS user guide 3 Create one or more volumes For details see the Volume Creation topic in the QTS user guide 4 Create shared folders on the destination NAS For details see the Creating a Shared Folder topic in the QTS user guide 5 Install HBS 3 ...

Page 42: ... Space window appears 6 Select the destination NAS as the destination storage space and specify the following Setting Description Name The name used to identify the storage space IP address Host name The IP address or hostname used to access the storage space Tip Click to scan for available devices Port The port number used to access the storage space This value must be between 1 to 65535 Password...

Page 43: ...w 13 Click Next The Rules screen appears 14 Optional Configure job rules 15 Click Next The Summary screen appears 16 Review the job summary 17 Click Create The source NAS runs the created one way sync job Note It may take several minutes to migrate shared folders from the source NAS to the destination NAS Importing Local Users or Group Settings to the Destination NAS 1 Power on the source NAS 2 Ba...

Page 44: ...AS log on to QTS b Go to Control Panel Privilege Users c Click Create and then click Import Export Users d Select Import user and user group settings Note You can select whether to send a notification mail to newly created users or overwrite duplicate users e On your computer select the user settings file exported from the source NAS The source NAS user settings file is imported to the destination...

Page 45: ... 5 One member drive fails RAID 6 One or two member drives fail RAID 10 One member drive fails Two member drives in two different pairs fail 1 Log on to QTS 2 Go to Main Menu Storage Snapshots Storage Disks VJBOD 3 Locate the failed drive 4 Prepare a new hard drive with a capacity that is the same as or larger than the failed hard drive 5 Remove the failed drive from the device 6 Wait for 20 second...

Page 46: ...es 2 RAID 10 Yes One disk per subgroup fails Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources Resource URL Documentation https download qnap com Compatibility List https www qnap com compatibility NAS Migration Compatibility https www qnap com go nas migration Expansion Unit Compatibility https www qnap com go compatibility expansion Service Portal https service qnap com Product S...

Page 47: ... Link Enables you to access QNAP devices over the internet without configuring complex port forwarding settings Qfinder Pro QNAP utility that lets you locate and access QNAP NAS devices in your local area network QNAP ID User account that enables you to use myQNAPcloud remote access and other QNAP services QTS QNAP NAS operating system TS x53E User Guide Glossary 46 ...

Page 48: ...ion QNAP makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose QNAP reserves the right to revise or update its products software or documentation without obligation to notify any...

Page 49: ...ed this version of the GPL to prohibit the practice for those products If such problems arise substantially in other domains we stand ready to extend this provision to those domains in future versions of the GPL as needed to protect the freedom of users Finally every program is threatened constantly by software patents States should not allow patents to restrict development and use of software on ...

Page 50: ... the work The Corresponding Source need not include anything that users can regenerate automatically from other parts of the Corresponding Source The Corresponding Source for a work in source code form is that same work 3 Basic Permissions All rights granted under this License are granted for the term of copyright on the Program and are irrevocable provided the stated conditions are met This Licen...

Page 51: ...ature extensions of the covered work and which are not combined with it such as to form a larger program in or on a volume of a storage or distribution medium is called an aggregate if the compilation and its resulting copyright are not used to limit the access or legal rights of the compilation s users beyond what the individual works permit Inclusion of a covered work in an aggregate does not ca...

Page 52: ...dification has been made If you convey an object code work under this section in or with or specifically for use in a User Product and the conveying occurs as part of a transaction in which the right of possession and use of the User Product is transferred to the recipient in perpetuity or for a fixed term regardless of how the transaction is characterized the Corresponding Source conveyed under t...

Page 53: ...ing where to find the applicable terms Additional terms permissive or non permissive may be stated in the form of a separately written license or stated as exceptions the above requirements apply either way 9 Termination You may not propagate or modify a covered work except as expressly provided under this License Any attempt otherwise to propagate or modify it is void and will automatically termi...

Page 54: ...paragraphs a patent license is any express agreement or commitment however denominated not to enforce a patent such as an express permission to practice a patent or covenant not to sue for patent infringement To grant such a patent license to a party means to make such an agreement or commitment not to enforce a patent against the party If you convey a covered work knowingly relying on a patent li...

Page 55: ... later version applies to it you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that numbered version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation If the Program does not specify a version number of the GNU General Public License you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which fut...

Page 56: ...terference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generate...

Page 57: ...rienced radio television technician for help Important Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP Systems Inc may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment VCCI Notice VCCI B BSMI Notice SJ T 11364 2006 本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准 以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求 本产品上会附有 环境友好使用期限 的标签 此期限是估算这些物质 不会有泄漏或突变 的年限 本产品可能 包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件 像是电池或灯管 这些元件...

Page 58: ... 0 0 0 0 显示 0 0 0 0 0 0 印刷电路板 0 0 0 0 0 0 金属螺帽 0 0 0 0 0 0 电缆组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 风扇组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 电力供应组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 电池 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ T11363 2006 标准规定的限量要求以下 X 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ T11363 2006 标准规定的限量要求 TS x53E User Guide Notices 57 ...