
Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
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
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 15
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
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 39
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 40
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 41
Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection............................................................................................ 42
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 44
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 44
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 45
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 48
5. Troubleshooting
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
6. Glossary
Cloud Key................................................................................................................................................... 51
myQNAPcloud Link.....................................................................................................................................51
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 51
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