Connecting the TL-R1620Sdc to a Server......................24 Hot-Swapping Redundant Power Supply Units....................25 Rail Kits..................................26 4. Troubleshooting Forcing Storage Manager or QNAP JBOD Manager to Recognize the JBOD Enclosure........27 Hot-Swapping Failed Drives............................27 Support and Other Resources..........................28 5. Glossary QES.................................... 29 QNAP JBOD Manager..............................
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc 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.
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP device. About the QNAP JBOD Enclosure QNAP JBOD enclosures are designed to increase the capacity and utility of your NAS or server, providing a wide range of storage applications. You can manage installed drives independently or configure them as software RAID groups using the host device.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Component TL-R1620Sdc SFF ports 3 x SFF-8644 per controller RJ45 1 per controller Note This port is only for engineering purposes. Interface Buttons • Power: 1 per controller • OLED panel power: 1 per controller...
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Front Panel Component Component OLED panel Front panel LEDs Drive LED Front Panel Buttons Note Each controller has its own power and OLED buttons. Component Component Power button OLED panel power button Product Overview...
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Operation User Action Result Power on the controller Press the power button The controller powers on. • QNAP recommends powering on the controller from the rear panel. For details, see Rear Panel Storage Controller Power Button.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Status Description System power Blue The controller is on. The controller is off. System Status Green The device is ready. • The power supply is not functioning. • The system fan is not functioning.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Component Component SAS connector status Icon name Icon Description Controller power status • On: The controller is powered on. • Off: The controller is off. Controller fan status • On: The fan modules of the controller are operating normally.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Rear Panel Component Component Controller power button SFF-8644 ports RJ45 console port Note This port is only for engineering purposes. Product Overview...
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Rear Panel LEDs Component Component Mini-SAS link LED Mini-SAS activity LED Status Description Mini-SAS Link Connector Green The device is connected to the host. Orange The device is not connected to the host.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Operation User Action Result Force power off Press and hold the • The OLED panel turns off. button for 10 seconds. • The controller powers off. Note Depending on the button on the controller you press, controller A or B powers off.
55°C and 69°C using QNAP JBOD Manager. 1 (every second) The device is being located by QES or QNAP JBOD Manager. Short beep • A cable connection between the device and the host has been established.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide • Only qualified, skilled, and authorized persons with knowledge of all restrictions, safety precautions, and installation and maintenance procedures should have physical access to the device. • To avoid potential injury or damage to components, ensure that the drives and other internal system components have cooled before touching them.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Category Item Hardware and peripherals • NAS or server • Storage drives For the list of compatible drive models, go to https:// www.qnap.com/compatibility. • One or more SFF-8644 or SFF-8644-to-SFF-8088 connector cables • Host bus adapter Tools •...
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide 3. Hardware Installation This section provides information on installing controllers, installing drives, connecting the JBOD enclosure to a NAS or a server, hot-swapping redundant power supply units, and rail kits. Removing a Controller 1.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Installing a Controller 1. Load the controller into the JBOD device. a. Insert the controller into the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws. Hardware Installation...
3. Connect all cables and external attachments. 4. Power on the device. Drive Installation The TL-R1620Sdc 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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QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide b. Pull the tray out. 3. Install a drive on the tray. a. 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.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide b. Push the handle. 5. Power on the JBOD enclosure. Note The JBOD enclosure may take up to 30 seconds to detect the new device. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning •...
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide 3. Install a drive on the tray. a. 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.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide b. Push the handle. 5. Power on the JBOD enclosure. Note The JBOD enclosure may take up to 30 seconds to detect the new device. JBOD Connections This chapter provides information on the multiple connections for the JBOD enclosures.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Single-path configuration Single-path link aggregation configuration Hardware Installation...
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide Dual-path configuration 2. Power on the JBOD enclosures. 3. Power on the NAS. 4. Verify that the JBOD enclosures are recognized by the NAS. a. Log on to QES as administrator. b. Go to Main Menu > Storage Manager > Overview > System .
2. Power on the JBOD enclosures. 3. Power on the server. 4. Verify that the JBOD enclosure is recognized by the server. a. Go to your server's disk management utility or open QNAP External RAID Manager in Windows or Linux. Note To download QNAP JBOD Manager, go to https://download.qnap.com.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide 5. Connect the power cord to the PSU and the electrical outlet. 6. Power on the JBOD. Rail Kits Rail kits are not included with the NAS and must be purchased separately. For details, contact an authorized reseller or go to http://shop.qnap.com.
This chapter describes basic troubleshooting information. Forcing Storage Manager or QNAP JBOD Manager to Recognize the JBOD Enclosure If Storage Manager or QNAP JBOD Manager is unable to locate the JBOD enclosure during operation, the drives or data may be faulty.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide 8. Insert the new drive into the drive tray. 9. Install the new drive. The JBOD enclosure beeps twice. 10. Wait for 30 seconds or until the JBOD enclosure beeps twice. 11. Go to Main Menu > Storage Manager > Storage Space .
QNAP JBOD Manager Software utility for Windows, Linux, and macOS that allows you to view and configure QNAP JBOD enclosures Storage Manager QES utility that allows you to view and configure QNAP external storage devices connected to a QNAP NAS Glossary...
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