TS-932PX User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide............................3 Audience...............................3 Document Conventions..........................3 2. Product Overview About the TS-932PX.............................4 Hardware Specifications..........................4 Package Contents............................6 Components..............................6 Front Panel............................... 7 Rear Panel..............................7 Drive Numbering............................8 Safety Information............................8 Installation Requirements..........................9 Setting Up the NAS............................9...
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GNU Public License............................40 FCC Notice..............................48 CE Notice..............................48 SJ/T 11364-2006............................49...
TS-932PX User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information about the device 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 Warning • If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAP- authorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third-party invalidates the warranty.
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TS-932PX Memory slots 1 x DDR4 SODIMM Important • Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical specifications. • Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
TS-932PX User Guide Component TS-932PX Buttons • Power • Reset • USB One Touch Copy Dimensions Form factor Tower Dimensions (H x W x D) 182.7 x 224.6 x 224.1 mm (7.19 x 8.84 x 8.82 in) Net weight 3.39 kg (7.47 lbs)
TS-932PX User Guide Front Panel Component Component Status LED Power button LAN LED USB One Touch Copy button USB LED USB 3.2 Gen 1 One Touch Copy Type-A port Drive LEDs Rear Panel Component Component Reset button 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LEDs...
TS-932PX User Guide Component Component 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports Power input 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ LEDs Kensington security slot Drive Numbering Safety Information The following instructions help ensure personal safety and environmental safety. Read these instructions carefully before performing any operations.
TS-932PX User Guide System Battery • To avoid potential battery explosion, causing injury or damage to components, ensure that you replace the existing battery with a battery of the same type. • Dispose of used batteries properly according to local regulations or the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
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TS-932PX 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. Optional: Replace the memory modules.
Hardware Installation This section provides information on installing drives, memory modules, and expansion cards. Drive Installation The TS-932PX is compatible with 3.5-inch hard drives, 2.5-inch hard drives, and 2.5-inch solid-state drives. Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
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TS-932PX User Guide Note The preinstalled drive trays come unlocked. Important Ensure the drive tray keys are stored in a safe place. 3. Install a drive on the tray. a. Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray.
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TS-932PX User Guide d. Optional: Attach the screws. Note To transport the NAS with the HDDs installed, install the screws for better protection. 4. Load the tray into the bay. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-932PX User Guide a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. c. Lock the tray. 5. Power on the NAS. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
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TS-932PX User Guide • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades. • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the NAS.
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TS-932PX 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. 4. Load the tray into the bay.
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TS-932PX User Guide b. Push the handle. c. Lock the tray. 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.
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TS-932PX User Guide • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades. • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the NAS.
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TS-932PX User Guide 4. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. c. Lock the tray. Installation and Configuration...
TS-932PX User Guide 5. Power on the NAS. Replacing Memory Modules Warning • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. • Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death.
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TS-932PX User Guide c. Repeat the process for the remaining trays. 5. Place the device on its left side. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-932PX User Guide 6. Optional: Remove an existing module. a. Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the module. b. Verify that the module has tilted upward and is completely released from the slot. Warning Attempting to remove a module that is not completely released may damage the module and the motherboard.
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TS-932PX User Guide Warning • Do not touch the internal components, particularly the metal connectors. • Do not bend the module. 7. Install a new module. a. Align the notch with the ridge in the slot. b. Insert the module into the slot.
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TS-932PX User Guide 8. Place the device in its normal upright position. 9. Return drive trays into their original bays. a. Slide the drive tray into the drive bay. b. Push in the handle. c. Repeat the process for the remaining trays.
Expansion Unit Installation The device supports USB expansion units. For details, please see table below. You can purchase storage expansion accessories from QNAP or an authorized reseller. For details, go to https://shop.qnap.com/. For the list of compatible expansion units and the maximum number of applicable expansion units, go to http://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility-expansion.
TS-932PX User Guide 2. Power on the expansion units. 3. Verify that the expansion units are recognized by the NAS. a. Log on to QTS as administrator. b. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System .
3. Run Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network. Note To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities. 4. Locate the NAS in the list and then double-click the name or IP address. 5. Perform any of the following actions.
TS-932PX User Guide QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard. 10. Click Next. 11. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). 12. Click Next. 13. Select the types of devices that you will use to access shared folders on the NAS.
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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).
TS-932PX User Guide 4. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic NAS operations. Power Button Operation User Action Result Power on Press the button once. The device powers on. Power off Press and hold the button for 1.5 The device powers off.
TS-932PX User Guide Reset Button Operation User Action Result Basic system reset Press and hold the button for 3 The following settings are reset to seconds. default: • System administrator password: The default password is the first MAC address in uppercase letters without special characters.
TS-932PX User Guide USB One Touch Copy Button The USB One Touch Copy button allows you to copy data backups from a USB device to the NAS or from the NAS to a USB device. This feature supports incremental backups. The NAS only copies files that were modified or added after the last backup.
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TS-932PX User Guide Status Description System Status Flashes green and red • The drive is being formatted. alternately every 0.5 • The device is being initialized. seconds • The operating system is being updated. • RAID rebuilding is in progress.
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TS-932PX 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 Data is being accessed. Green The drive is ready. No drive was detected.
TS-932PX User Guide Audio Alert Duration Frequency Description Voice notifications • The NAS is starting up. • The NAS is shutting down. • The NAS is being reset (reset button). • The NAS has completed a firmware update. Note Voice notifications are currently only available in Chinese and English.
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TS-932PX User Guide Duration Frequency Description Long beep (1.5 seconds) 3 (every 5 minutes) • A power error occurred. • The system fan is not functioning. • The fan module has been removed. • The storage pool is about to reach full capacity.
TS-932PX 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.
RAID 50 ≥ 6 One disk per subgroup fails. RAID 60 ≥ 8 Two disks per subgroup fail. Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Resource Documentation https://docs.qnap.com Compatibility List https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/ NAS Migration Compatibility https://www.qnap.com/en/nas-migration Expansion Unit Compatibility http://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility-expansion...
Provides various remote access services such as DDNS and myQNAPcloud Link QNAP ID User account that enables you to use myQNAPcloud remote access and other QNAP services Qfinder Pro QNAP utility that lets you locate and access QNAP NAS devices in your local area network QNAP NAS operating system Glossary...
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