TS-x77 User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide............................3 Audience...............................3 Document Conventions..........................3 2. Product Overview About the TS-x77............................4 Hardware Specifications..........................4 Package Contents............................7 Components..............................8 Front Panel............................... 8 Rear Panel..............................9 Right Panel............................. 10 Left Panel..............................11 Front Drive Numbering........................... 11 Installation Requirements...........................
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6. Glossary CloudKey..............................58 CloudLink..............................58 myQNAPcloud............................58 myQNAPcloud ID............................58 Qfinder Pro..............................58 QTS................................58 7. Notices Limited Warranty............................59 Disclaimer..............................59 GNU Public License............................59 FCC Notice..............................67 CE Notice..............................67 SJ/T 11364-2006............................68...
TS-x77 User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP TS-x77 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.
About the TS-x77 The TS-x77 is the first QNAP NAS series to feature the new AMD Ryzen processors. Powered by Ryzen processors with up to eight cores, 16 threads, and clock speeds of up to 3.7 GHz, the TS-x77 is well-suited for lightning-fast storage, video editing, and other high-demand multi-threaded applications.
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• 16 GB RAM: 2 x 8 GB DDR4 • 64 GB RAM: 4 x 16 GB DDR4 Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical specifications. Note Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
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TS-x77 User Guide Component TS-677 TS-877 TS-1277 Hot-swappable Note The following are not hot-swappable: • M.2 SSDs • SSD cache drives • SSDs using PCIe expansion slots Network 10 gigabit Ethernet Optional: PCIe expansion card ports Gigabit Ethernet 4 x RJ45 ports External I/O Ports &...
When replacing the system battery, only use the same battery type as the existing one to avoid explosions. Note Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com. Package Contents Item Quantity...
TS-x77 User Guide Component Component USB 3.0 ports Reset button USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port USB 3.0 ports Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port 1 3.5 mm line-out jack Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port 3 3.5 mm dynamic microphone jacks Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port 4...
TS-x77 User Guide Category Item 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. Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements.
TS-x77 User Guide 3. Installation and Configuration This chapter provides specific hardware and operating system installation and configuration steps. Hardware Installation This section provides information on installing drives, memory modules, and expansion cards. Drive Installation The TS-x77 is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives, 2.5-inch solid state drives, and M.2 solid state drives.
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TS-x77 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. d. Optional: Attach the screws to further secure the drive. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x77 User Guide 4. Load the drive tray into the drive bay. a. Insert the tray into the 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-x77 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 handle to release the tray. c. Pull the tray out. 3.
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TS-x77 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. 4. Load the drive tray into the drive bay. a.
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TS-x77 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-x77 User Guide 3. Install a drive on the drive 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 drive tray into the drive bay. a.
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• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. Note QNAP recommends installing heatsinks on the M.2 SSD controllers to enhance cooling efficiency and to ensure consistent performance. 1. Power off the NAS.
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TS-x77 User Guide 5. Remove the fan module. a. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. b. Remove the screw that secures the module to the chassis. c. Press the clip and then pull the module away from the system board. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x77 User Guide 6. Install a cooling module on the M.2 SSD. a. Pull the cooling module clip and tray away from the heatsink. b. Peel off the protective film from the heatsink. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x77 User Guide c. Attach the heatsink to the M.2 SSD. On single-sided M.2 modules, components are usually mounted on the top side. On double- sided M.2 modules, components are mounted on both sides. To identify the top side, insert the module into the dedicated slot on the NAS.
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TS-x77 User Guide e. Mount the clip on the merged heatsink and tray at a 35-degree angle, then slide to fasten the cooling module. 7. Install the M.2 SSD. a. Attach the riser screw to the appropriate location based on the size of the M.2 SSD. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x77 User Guide b. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot. c. Attach the flat head screw to the riser screw. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x77 User Guide 8. Attach the fan module. a. Align the protruding part of the module with the hole on the chassis below the M.2 SSD slot. b. Push the module toward the system board until the clip locks the module into place. c.
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TS-x77 User Guide 9. Attach the case cover. a. Slide the cover down until it completely connects with the chassis. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screws to the back side of the case. 10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. 1. Check the expansion cards and brackets supported by your model on the QNAP website. a. Go to www.qnap.com/compatibility. b. Click Search by NAS.
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TS-x77 User Guide 6. Remove the PCIe cover. a. Remove the screw that secures the cover to the chassis. b. Pull the cover away from the slot. PCIe 3.0 x8 Installation and Configuration...
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7. Optional: Attach the QNAP bracket to the expansion card. a. Remove all screws of the existing bracket. b. Carefully pull the bracket away from the card. c. Attach the QNAP bracket to the card using the same screws. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x77 User Guide d. Verify that the bracket does not move. 8. Install the expansion card. a. Hold the card by the edges. b. Insert the card into the slot. c. Attach the screw. PCIe 3.0 x8 Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x77 User Guide PCIe 3.0 x4 d. Attach the PCIe power connector to the expansion card. Larger expansion cards may require you to attach the PCIe power connector before inserting the card into the slot. 9. Attach the case cover. a.
The NAS has four memory slots. You can increase the memory capacity of the NAS by upgrading the memory modules. When using multiple modules, use only QNAP modules of the same type and capacity to maintain system performance and stability. You can purchase QNAP memory modules from authorized resellers.
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TS-x77 User Guide 4. Remove the case cover. a. Remove the screws that secure the cover to the chassis. b. Slide the cover back. c. Pull the cover up until it completely detaches from the chassis. 5. Remove the fan module. a.
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TS-x77 User Guide 6. Remove an 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-x77 User Guide c. Verify that the metal connectors are completely inserted into the slot. 8. Attach the fan module. a. Align the protruding part of the module with the hole on the chassis below the M.2 SSD slot. b. Push the module toward the system board until the clip locks the module into place. c.
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TS-x77 User Guide 9. Attach the case cover. a. Slide the cover down until it completely connects with the chassis. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screws to the back side of the case. 10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11.
TS-x77 User Guide a. Log on to QTS as administrator. b. Go to Control Panel > System > System Status > Hardware Information . c. Check the value for Total memory. Replacing CPU Fans 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3.
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TS-x77 User Guide b. Remove the screw that secures the module to the chassis. c. Press the clip and then pull the module away from the system board. 6. Remove an existing fan. a. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the fan chassis. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-x77 User Guide b. Remove the fan cable from the clips on the fan chassis. c. Remove the fan from the fan chassis. 7. Install a new fan in the same location. a. Position the fan chassis so that the cable clips face upward. b.
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TS-x77 User Guide d. Attach the fan cable to the cable clips on the fan chassis. 8. Attach the fan module. a. Align the protruding part of the module with the hole on the chassis below the M.2 SSD slot. b.
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TS-x77 User Guide d. Connect the fan cable to the system board. 9. Attach the case cover. a. Slide the cover down until it completely connects with the chassis. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screws to the back side of the case. Installation and Configuration...
10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 12. Power on the NAS. QTS Installation The TS-x77 uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following methods. Method Description Requirements...
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).
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. 11. Click Next. 12. 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. 13. Click Next. 14. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
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TS-x77 User Guide 24. Click Confirm. QTS is installed. Installation and Configuration...
TS-x77 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-x77 User Guide For details on configuring USB One Touch Copy, see the QTS User Guide. LCD Panel The LCD panel allows you to perform the following operations: • Restart and power off the NAS • Configure or change the LCD panel password •...
TS-x77 User Guide The panel displays Main Menu 1. TCP/IP. 3. Press and hold Enter. The panel displays the IP address of the first network adapter. 4. Press Select repeatedly until the panel displays Enter Network Settings. 5. Press and hold Enter. The panel displays the configurable network settings.
TS-x77 User Guide 6. Optional: Repeat step 5 as necessary. Viewing System Information The LCD panel can display the CPU temperature, system temperature, and system fan speed. 1. Press Enter or Select. The panel displays the NAS name and QTS version. 2.
TS-x77 User Guide 4. Press and hold Enter. The Change Password screen appears. 5. Select Yes by pressing and holding Enter. The New Password screen appears. 6. Press Select and Enter to specify a new password. • Specify a password with 1 to 8 characters. The password can only contain numbers (0 to 9). •...
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TS-x77 User Guide Status Description System Status Flashes green and red • The drive is being formatted. alternately every 0.5 • The NAS is being initialized. seconds • The operating system is being updated. • RAID rebuilding is in progress. •...
TS-x77 User Guide Beep Alarm Duration Frequency Description Short beep (0.5 seconds) 1 • The NAS is starting up. • The NAS is shutting down (software shutdown). • The user pressed the Reset button. • The operating system was updated. The user tried to copy the NAS data to the external storage device from the front USB port, but the data cannot be copied.
TS-x77 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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