TVS-951X User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide............................3 Audience...............................3 Document Conventions..........................3 2. Product Overview About the TVS-951X.............................4 Hardware Specifications..........................4 Package Contents............................6 Components..............................6 Front Panel............................... 7 Rear Panel..............................7 Front Drive Numbering..........................8 Installation Requirements..........................8 Setting Up the NAS............................8 3.
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FCC Notice..............................41 CE Notice..............................41 SJ/T 11364-2006............................42...
TVS-951X User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP TVS-951X NAS 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. This guide assumes that the user has a basic understanding of storage and backup concepts.
Hardware Specifications Important Modifying the hardware or software of your QNAP product invalidates the warranty. QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications.
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You cannot use the speaker and the line-out jack simultaneously. Interface Buttons • Power • Reset • USB One Touch Copy IR sensor Note The QNAP RM-IR004 remote control is an optional separate purchase. Dimensions Form factor Tower Product Overview...
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5 to 95% • Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F) Security slot Kensington security slot Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com. Package Contents Item Quantity TVS-951X NAS...
TVS-951X User Guide Front Panel Component Component Status LED IR sensor LAN LED Power button USB LED USB One Touch Copy button Drive LEDs USB One Touch Copy port Rear Panel Component Component Reset button USB 3.0 Type-A ports Product Overview...
• Flat, anti-static surface with no exposure to direct sunlight, liquids, and chemicals Hardware and peripherals • Storage drives For details on compatible drives, go to https://www.qnap.com/ compatibility/. • Network cable Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver • Anti-static wrist strap Setting Up the NAS 1.
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TVS-951X User Guide For details, see the following topics: • Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays • Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays • Installing Solid State Drives on Solid State Drive Trays 3. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables. 4.
TVS-951X User Guide 3. Installation and Configuration This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps. Hardware Installation This section provides information on installing drives and memory modules. Drive Installation The TVS-951X is compatible with 3.5-inch, 2.5-inch hard drives, and 2.5-inch solid state drives. Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning •...
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TVS-951X User Guide 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. d.
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TVS-951X User Guide 4. Load the tray into the bay. a. Slide the tray into the drive bay. b. Push the handle. c. Slide the lock up. 5. Power on the NAS. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning •...
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TVS-951X User Guide • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Remove the drive tray. a. Slide the lock down. b. Pull the tray handle outward. c. Pull the tray out. 3.
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TVS-951X User Guide b. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the bottom of the drive are aligned with the holes on the bottom of the tray. c. Attach the screws to lock the drive to the tray. 4.
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TVS-951X User Guide 5. Power on the NAS. Installing Solid State Drives on Solid State Drive Trays Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. 1. Power off the NAS. 2.
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TVS-951X User Guide 3. Install a drive on the tray. a. Align the SATA connector on the drive with the opening at the end of the tray. b. Place the drive on the tray. 4. Load the tray into the bay. a.
5. Power on the NAS. Replacing Memory Modules Important Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. You can purchase QNAP memory modules from authorized resellers. Warning • Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death.
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TVS-951X User Guide d. Repeat the process for the remaining trays. 5. Place the NAS on its left side. Installation and Configuration...
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TVS-951X User Guide 6. Remove the existing memory module. a. Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the module. b. Hold the module by the edges and then carefully slide it out of the slot. Warning Attempting to remove a module that is not completely released may damage the module and the motherboard.
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TVS-951X User Guide 7. Install a new module. a. Align the notch with the ridge in the slot. b. Insert the module into the slot. c. Verify that the metal connectors are completely inserted into the slot. d. Carefully press down on the module until the retention clips lock the module into place. 8.
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TVS-951X User Guide b. Push the handle. c. Slide the lock up. d. Repeat the process for the remaining trays. 10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11. Power on the NAS. 12. Verify that the module is recognized by the NAS. a.
TVS-951X User Guide QTS Installation The TVS-951X uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following methods. Method Description Requirements Qfinder Pro If the NAS is connected to your local area • Computer installation network, you can do the following: •...
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ASCII characters. 7. Click Next. 8. Specify the time zone, date, and time. QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard. 9. Click Next. 10. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
1. Power on the NAS. 2. Connect the NAS to the internet. 3. Go to the QNAP Cloud Installation page using one of the following methods: • On your computer, go to http://install.qnap.com/. • Scan the QR code on the NAS using a mobile device.
ASCII characters. 11. Click Next. 12. Specify the time zone, date, and time. QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard. 13. Click Next. 14. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
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TVS-951X User Guide 2. Connect a USB keyboard to the NAS or prepare the QNAP IR remote control (not available on all models). 3. Power on the NAS. The Welcome screen of the Smart Installation Guide appears. 4. Select Start Smart Installation Guide.
TVS-951X User Guide 4. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic NAS operations. Power Button Operation User Action Result Power on Press the button once. The NAS powers on. Power off Press and hold the button for 1.5 The NAS powers off. seconds.
TVS-951X User Guide For details on configuring USB One Touch Copy, see the QTS User Guide. LEDs LEDs indicate system status and related information when the NAS is powered on. The following LED information applies only when the drive is correctly installed and when the NAS is connected to the network. For details on the location of the LEDs, see Components.
TVS-951X User Guide Status Description Drive Flashes red The data is being accessed and a read/write error occurs during the process. A drive read/write error occurred. Flashes green The data is being accessed. Green The drive can be accessed. Flashes blue every 0.5 sec •...
TVS-951X User Guide 5. Troubleshooting This chapter describes basic troubleshooting information. Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS If Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud is unable to locate the NAS during QTS installation, the drives or data may be faulty. 1.
RAID Recovery Support Maximum Number of Removed Drives Single JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10 Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Resource Documentation http://docs.qnap.com Helpdesk http://helpdesk.qnap.com Downloads http://download.qnap.com Community Forum http://forum.qnap.com Troubleshooting...
Provides various remote access services such as DDNS and CloudLink myQNAPcloud ID Email address that was used to register for a myQNAPcloud account Qfinder Pro Enables you to locate and access the QNAP NAS devices in your local area network QNAP NAS operating system Glossary...
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TVS-951X User Guide You may convey verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice; keep intact all notices stating that this License and any non-permissive terms added in accord with section 7 apply to the code;...
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• 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.