Contents
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
About the HS-453DX.................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel............................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................8
System Board........................................................................................................................................... 8
Front Drive Numbering............................................................................................................................. 9
Safety Information.........................................................................................................................................9
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................... 10
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................10
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 12
Drive Installation..................................................................................................................................... 12
Replacing Memory Modules................................................................................................................... 24
IC Thermal Pads.....................................................................................................................................30
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 38
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 43
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 43
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 43
Beep Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 45
Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................46
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 46
CloudKey.................................................................................................................................................... 48
CloudLink....................................................................................................................................................48
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 48
myQNAPcloud ID........................................................................................................................................48
Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 48
QTS.............................................................................................................................................................48
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................49
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 49
HS-453DX User Guide
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