TS-x31P2 User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide............................3 Audience...............................3 Document Conventions..........................3 2. Product Overview About the TS-x31P2............................. 4 Hardware Specifications..........................4 Package Contents............................5 Components..............................6 Front Panel............................... 6 Back Panel............................... 7 System Board............................8 Drive Numbering............................8 Installation Requirements..........................
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FCC Notice..............................43 CE Notice..............................43 SJ/T 11364-2006............................44...
TS-x31P2 User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP TS-x31P2 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.
The TS-x31P2 also includes three USB 3.0 ports and two gigabit LAN ports. 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.
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5 to 95% • Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F) Security slot Kensington security slot Note Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com. Package Contents TS-231P2 Item Quantity TS-231P2 NAS...
TS-x31P2 User Guide Item Quantity TS-431P2 NAS AC power adapter Power cord Ethernet cables Screws for 2.5-inch drives Screws for 3.5-inch drives Quick Installation Guide (QIG) Components Front Panel TS-431P2 Component Component Status LED Drive 3 LED LAN LED Drive 4 LED USB LED Power button Drive 1 LED...
TS-x31P2 User Guide Back Panel TS-431P2 Component Component Reset button Power port Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports Kensington security slot USB 3.0 ports Product Overview...
TS-x31P2 User Guide System Board Note The image does not include the chassis. TS-431P2 Component Component Memory slot Drive Numbering TS-231P2 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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TS-x31P2 User Guide 6. Log on to QTS. Product Overview...
TS-x31P2 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. Installing Drives The TS-x31P2 is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives, and solid state drives. All drive bays support SSD cache acceleration.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 4. Load the drive tray into the drive bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle until it is locked into place. 5. Power on the NAS. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x31P2 User Guide Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid State Drives 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. Remove the drive tray. a.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 4. Load the drive tray into the drive bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle until it is locked into place. 5. Power on the NAS. Installation and Configuration...
The NAS has one memory slot. You can increase the memory capacity of the NAS by upgrading the memory module. Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. You can purchase QNAP memory modules from authorized resellers.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide The screws for the case cover are longer than those for other parts of the NAS. b. Place the NAS on its left side. c. Slide the case cover to the right so that the triangle icon is aligned with the unlock icon. d.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 7. Remove the screws that secure the drive tray chassis to the NAS. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 8. Carefully pull the drive tray chassis up until it completely detaches from the NAS. 9. Remove an existing module. a. Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the module. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 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. c. Hold the module by the edges and then carefully slide it out of the slot. 10.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide d. Carefully press down on the module until the retention clips lock the module into place. 11. Place the drive tray chassis onto the NAS. a. Align the SATA connector on the drive tray chassis with the SATA port on the system board. b.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 13. Attach the screws that secure the drive tray chassis to the back side of the NAS. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 14. Attach the case cover. a. Align the triangle icon on the case cover with the unlock icon on the chassis. b. Slide the case cover onto the chassis. c. Slide the case cover to the left so that the triangle icon is aligned with the lock icon. d.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 15. Return drive trays into their original drive bays. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle until it is locked into place. 16. Connect all cables and external attachments. 17. Power on the NAS. 18.
TS-x31P2 User Guide c. Check the value for Total memory. QTS Installation TS-x31P2 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 •...
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).
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• On your computer, go to http://install.qnap.com/. • Scan the QR code on the NAS using a mobile device. The web page lists all the uninitialized QNAP NAS devices on the local network. 4. Find your NAS from the list and then click Initialize.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide 15. Click Next. 16. Select the types of devices that you will use to access shared folders on the NAS. 17. Click Next. 18. Configure the disk settings. a. Select a volume type. b. Select the disks that you want to use to create a RAID group. c.
TS-x31P2 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.
TS-x31P2 User Guide This feature supports incremental backups. The NAS only copies files that were modified or added after the last backup. 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.
TS-x31P2 User Guide Status Description Gigabit LAN Left Green The Ethernet port is connected to a 1 gigabit network. (Rear) Left Amber The Ethernet port is connect to a 100 megabit network. Left Off The NAS is not connected to a network. Right Green The Ethernet port is connected to a network.
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TS-x31P2 User Guide Duration Frequency Description Long beep (1.5 seconds) 3 (every 5 minutes) The system fan is not functioning. • The disk volume is about to reach its full capacity. • The disk volume has reached its full capacity. •...
TS-x31P2 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 Help Desk http://helpdesk.qnap.com Downloads http://download.qnap.com Community Forum http://forum.qnap.com...
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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