Contents
About the TS-x53DU.....................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................8
System Board......................................................................................................................................... 11
Drive Numbering.....................................................................................................................................11
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................12
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................... 13
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................13
3. Installation and Configuration
Removing the Case Cover..................................................................................................................... 15
Attaching the Case Cover.......................................................................................................................17
Drive Installation.....................................................................................................................................20
Installing Expansion Cards.....................................................................................................................25
Replacing Memory Modules................................................................................................................... 29
Hot-Swapping Redundant Power Supply Units...................................................................................... 32
Expansion Unit Installation..................................................................................................................... 34
Installing Handles................................................................................................................................... 37
Rail Kits.................................................................................................................................................. 39
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 40
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 41
Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection............................................................................................ 42
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 44
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 44
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 45
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 48
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS......................................................................... 49
Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................49
Recovering Unintentionally Removed Healthy Drives................................................................................ 50
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 50
TS-x53DU User Guide
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