TS-932X User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide............................3 Audience...............................3 Document Conventions..........................3 2. Product Overview About the TS-932X............................4 Hardware Specifications..........................4 Package Contents............................6 Components..............................6 Front Panel............................... 7 Rear Panel..............................7 Drive Numbering............................8 Installation Requirements..........................8 Setting Up the NAS............................8 3.
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CE Notice..............................40 SJ/T 11364-2006............................41...
TS-932X User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP TS-932X 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.
TS-932X also features a hardware-accelerated encryption engine to keep data secure. 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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TS-932X User Guide Component TS-932X Drive compatibility • 3.5-inch bays: • 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives • 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives • 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives • 2.5-inch bays: • 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives Hot-swappable Network 10 gigabit Ethernet ports 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 x Gigabit RJ45...
TS-932X User Guide Component TS-932X Sound level 18.7 dBA Note The sound level was tested at a bystander position, which is within one meter from the NAS. The test NAS operated at low speed with the maximum number of drives installed. Fans 1 x 140 mm, 12V DC Warning...
TS-932X User Guide Front Panel Component Component Status LED Power button LAN LED USB One Touch Copy button USB LED USB 3.0 One Touch Copy port Drive LEDs Rear Panel Component Component Reset button Kensington security slot 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-932X 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.
TS-932X 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, memory modules, and expansion cards. Drive Installation The TS-932X 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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TS-932X 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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TS-932X 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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TS-932X 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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TS-932X 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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TS-932X 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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TS-932X 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.
Replacing Memory Modules Important • It is recommended to use QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. You can purchase QNAP memory modules from authorized resellers. • The NAS has two memory slots, but only the top slot can accept a memory module.When replacing modules, ensure the module is installed in slot 1.
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TS-932X 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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TS-932X 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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TS-932X User Guide 7. Install a new module. Warning Only install memory modules in the top memory slot. 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.
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TS-932X User Guide 9. Load drive trays 1 to 5 into their drive bays. a. Slide the tray into the drive bay. 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.
Go to Control Panel > System > System Status > Hardware Information. c. Check the value for Total memory. QTS Installation The TS-932X uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following methods. Method...
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ASCII characters. 8. Click Next. 9. 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. 10. Click Next. 11. 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.
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ASCII characters. 12. Click Next. 13. 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. 14. Click Next. 15. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
TS-932X 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-932X 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.
TS-932X 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 occured. Flashes green The data is being accessed. Green The drive can be accessed. Flashes blue every 0.5 sec •...
TS-932X 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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