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Data and Settings
Shared folders
Network
Windows AD configuration
Licenses
Applications
Services
Multimedia features
Migrating a NAS
Important
Before performing NAS migration, ensure that you understand all requirements and
possible changes after migration.
For details see the following topics:
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NAS Migration Requirements
•
Status and Setting Changes After NAS Migration
1. Power off the source NAS and the destination NAS.
2. Remove the drives.
Important
QNAP recommends following the source NAS drive order when installing the drives. Take note
of the drive tray order when removing the drives.
After NAS Migration
All shared folders and the downloaded files stored in
them are retained.
Warning
To prevent data loss, back up and save
encryption keys or passwords of
encrypted shared folders in a safe place
before migration.
Important
Folder permissions on the destination
NAS must be reconfigured after
migration.
If the number of network ports or network port
specifications on the destination NAS is different
from the source NAS, the following network and
virtual settings may change and require
reconfiguration: port trunking, virtual machines,
Thunderbolt, and more.
Windows AD configurations must be reconfigured.
Licenses are not migrated.
Warning
QNAP recommends deactivating
licenses on the source NAS before data
migration.
If the destination NAS has less RAM than the source
NAS, the following features and applications might
not function: Virtualization Station, Qsirch, and
Snapshots.
Only services supported by the destination NAS are
available.
Some multimedia features are disabled by default.
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