Contents
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
About the TS-x53DU.....................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel............................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................8
System Board......................................................................................................................................... 11
Drive Numbering.....................................................................................................................................11
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................12
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................... 13
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................13
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 15
Removing the Case Cover..................................................................................................................... 15
Attaching the Case Cover.......................................................................................................................17
Drive Installation..................................................................................................................................... 20
Installing Expansion Cards..................................................................................................................... 25
Replacing Memory Modules................................................................................................................... 29
Expansion Unit Installation..................................................................................................................... 34
Installing Handles................................................................................................................................... 37
Rail Kits.................................................................................................................................................. 39
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 39
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 44
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 44
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 45
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 48
Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................49
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 50
Cloud Key................................................................................................................................................... 51
myQNAPcloud Link.....................................................................................................................................51
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 51
TS-x53DU User Guide
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