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- Page 1 QNAP Drive Adapter QDA-A2AR QDA-A2MAR User Guide Document Version: 1 26/03/2019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Supported RAID Types..........................11 Mode Switch............................... 12 Configuring RAID Settings Using the Mode Switch................12 5. Troubleshooting Forcing Storage & Snapshots or QNAP External RAID Manager to Recognize the Drive Adapter... 15 Support and Other Resources........................15 6. Glossary QTS................................16 QNAP External RAID Manager........................16 Storage &... -
Page 3: Preface
QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QDA-A2AR and QDA-A2MAR QNAP drive adapters and step-by-step instructions on installing the hardware. It also provides instructions on basic operations and troubleshooting information. Audience This document is intended for consumers and storage administrators. -
Page 4: Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QDA-A2AR and QDA-A2MAR QNAP drive adapters. About QNAP Drive Adapters QNAP drive adapters are designed to increase the capacity and utility of HDDs and SSDs in your NAS or computer. QNAP drive adapters provide RAID, JBOD, and port multiplier support for improved compatibility and security across various platforms. -
Page 5: Package Contents
QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com. Package Contents Item Quantity QNAP drive adapter Mode switch tool Screws for 2.5-inch drives QDA-A2AR: 8 Screws for M.2 SSDs QDA-A2MAR: 2 Thermal pads for M.2 SSDs... -
Page 6: Installation Requirements
QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide QDA-A2MAR Component Component M.2 SSD slot 1 Mode switch M.2 SSD slot 2 Installation Requirements Category Item Environment • Room temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) • Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95% • Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F) Hardware and peripherals •... -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
• Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive, unless the drive adapter is in Individual mode. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. • Installing a QNAP drive adapter in another QNAP drive adapter is not supported. 1. Insert the drive into the slot. 2. Attach the screws. - Page 8 QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide • Installing a QNAP drive adapter in another QNAP drive adapter is not supported. Note • The QDA-A2MAR has two M.2 SSD slots. For a list of compatible M.2 SSDs, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. • QNAP recommends installing thermal pads on the M.2 SSD controllers to enhance cooling efficiency and ensure consistent performance.
- Page 9 QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide Single-sided M.2 SSD Double-sided M.2 SSD 3. Install the M.2 SSD. a. Insert the M.2 SSD. b. Attach the screw. Hardware Installation...
- Page 10 QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide 4. Install a thermal pad on the M.2 SSD controller. 5. Attach the cover. a. Place the cover on the drive adapter. b. Attach the screws. Hardware Installation...
- Page 11 QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide Hardware Installation...
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Page 12: Raid Configuration
4. RAID Configuration This section provides information on configuring RAID settings. Supported RAID Types QNAP drive adapters support several RAID types. Important • When disks with different capacities are combined in one RAID group, all disks function according to the capacity of the smallest disk. -
Page 13: Mode Switch
Individual mode. Contact your system provider to ensure that your SATA controller is updated with the latest drivers. • JBOD QNAP drive adapters provide hardware RAID support for these RAID types. For details, see Supported RAID Types. - Page 14 The host device may take up to 10 seconds to detect the new settings. 5. Verify that the settings have been applied. a. Open QNAP External RAID Manager on your computer or go to Storage & Snapshots in QTS. b. Verify that the settings have changed.
- Page 15 QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide Method User Action QNAP External RAID Manager 1. Open QNAP External RAID Manager on your computer. 2. Locate the RAID group, and verify that the status has changed to the intended setting. Go to http://www.qnap.com/download download QNAP External RAID Manager and supporting documentation.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
Forcing Storage & Snapshots or QNAP External RAID Manager to Recognize the Drive Adapter If Storage & Snapshots or QNAP External RAID Manager is unable to locate the drive adapter, the drives or data may be faulty. 1. Power off the host device. -
Page 17: Glossary
6. Glossary QNAP NAS operating system QNAP External RAID Manager Windows and macOS utility that allows you to view QNAP drive adapters Storage & Snapshots QTS utility that allows you to view QNAP drive adapters installed in a QNAP NAS Glossary... -
Page 18: Notices
No license, express or implied, by estoppels or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in QNAP's terms and conditions of sale for such products, QNAP assumes no liability whatsoever, and QNAP disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of QNAP products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. -
Page 19: Ce Notice
• Consult the dealer or an experienced 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. -
Page 20: Vcci Notice
QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 0 电池 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。 VCCI Notice VCCI–B BSMI Notice...
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