TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP TS-hx77XU-RP 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-hx77XU-RP to run on QNAP's NAS ZFS file based operating system QuTS hero. Featuring a versatile PCIe expansion card slot and scaling up to 64 GB of memory, the TS-hx77XU-RP adapts to your changing business needs. Each TS-hx77XU-RP also features four network ports (two 10GbE SFP+ and two 1GbE RJ45) for increased bandwidth and throughput, and a pre-installed dual-port 10Gbase-T RJ45 network expansion card.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Component TS-h977XU-RP-3700X-32G TS-h1277XU- TS-h1277XU- RP-3700X-32G RP-3700X-128G Storage Drive bays • 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps 12 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps • 5 x 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps Note The drive bays are backward compatible with SATA 3 Gbps drives.
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• 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. • Information on rail kit installation can be found in the installation guide included in the rail kit package.
TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide TS-h1277XU-RP Drive LEDs LAN LED Power button Expansion unit LED Status LED Rear Panel TS-h977XU-RP Product Overview...
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Component Component Ethernet port 3 (10GbE SFP+) Power supply unit 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port Ethernet port 2 (GbE RJ45) Ethernet port 1 (GbE RJ45) USB 2.0 Type-A ports Ethernet port 6 (10GBase-T RJ45) Ethernet port 4 (10GbE SFP+)
TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Installation Requirements Category Item Environment • Room temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) • Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95% • Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F) • Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids, or chemicals Hardware and peripherals •...
TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide • Dispose of used batteries properly according to local regulations or the instructions of the battery manufacturer. Moving Parts • Moving fan blades: Keep your body parts away from moving fan blades while the device is connected to a power source.
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-hx77XU-RP 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 •...
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TS-hx77XU-RP 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. b. Attach the screws.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide b. Push the handle. 5. Power on the NAS. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning • Installing a drive and installing QuTS hero deletes all data on the drive. • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades.
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TS-hx77XU-RP 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. b. Attach the screws.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide b. Push the handle. 5. Power on the NAS. Installing 2.5-inch Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays on the TS-h977XU-RP Warning • Installing a drive and installing QuTS hero deletes all data on the drive. • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 3. Remove the drive tray. a. Remove the screws. b. Pull the tray out. 4. 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.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 5. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Attach the screws. 6. Attach the case cover. a. Place the cover on the NAS. b. Attach the screws. Installation and Configuration...
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7. Power on the NAS. Replacing Memory Modules The TS-hx77XU-RP has four memory slots. You can increase the memory capacity of the NAS by upgrading the memory module. 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-hx77XU-RP User Guide • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 5. Remove an existing module. a. Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the module. Warning Attempting to remove a module that is not completely released may damage the module and the motherboard. b. Hold the module by the edges.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide c. Verify that the metal connectors are completely inserted into the slot. d. Carefully press down on the module until the retention clips lock the module into place. 7. Attach the case cover. a. Place the cover on the NAS.
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Check the value for Total memory. Replacing Memory Modules on the TS-h1277XU-RP Important QNAP recommends installing modules in pairs. • Ensure that each pair uses identical modules. • Install the pairs in sequence and follow the assigned slots for each pair.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide b. Slide the cover back. c. Lift the cover off the NAS. 5. Remove an existing module. a. Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the module. Warning Attempting to remove a module that is not completely released may damage the module and the motherboard.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 6. Install a new module. 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. Carefully press down on the module until the retention clips lock the module into place.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide c. Tighten the screws. 8. Connect all cables and external attachments. 9. Power on the NAS. 10. Verify that the module is recognized by the NAS. a. Log on to QuTS hero as an administrator. b. Go to Control Panel > System > System Status > Hardware Information .
TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Replacing Expansion Cards The TS-hx77XU-RP supports selected expansion cards, some of which require QNAP PCIe brackets. QNAP-branded expansion cards purchased from the company website are shipped with the brackets necessary to fit all QNAP NAS models. Replacing Expansion Cards on the TS-h977XU-RP Note A dual-port 10GBase-T network expansion card is pre-installed on the PCIe 3.0 x4 slot.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Warning To avoid potential injury or damage to components, ensure that the drives and other internal system components have cooled before touching them. 5. Remove the PCIe module. a. Remove the screws from the module. b. Remove the module from the chassis.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide c. Carefully pull the card out of the slot. 7. Install a new expansion card. a. Hold the card by the edges. b. Insert the card into the slot. c. Attach the screw. 8. Install the PCIe module.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 9. Attach the case cover. a. Place the cover on the NAS. b. Attach the screws. 10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 12. Power on the NAS.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Replacing Expansion Cards on the TS-h1277XU-RP Note • A dual-port 10Gbase-T network expansion card is pre-installed on PCIe 3.0 x8 slot 4. • Slot 2 will reduce its speed from x8 to x4 if an expansion card is installed in slot 1.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide c. Lift the cover off the NAS. 5. Remove the existing expansion card. a. Remove the screw that secures the PCIe bracket to the chassis. b. Hold the card by the edges. c. Carefully pull the card out of the slot.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 7. Attach the case cover. a. Place the cover on the NAS. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Tighten the screws. Installation and Configuration...
TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 8. Connect all cables and external attachments. 9. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 10. Power on the NAS. Hot-Swapping Redundant Power Supply Units NAS devices with redundant power supply units (PSUs) support hot-swapping. Warning The NAS may have one or more power supply unit (PSU) cords.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide 4. Insert the new PSU. 5. Connect the power cord to the PSU and the electrical outlet. 6. Power on the NAS. 7. Enable alerts for PSU failures. a. Log on to QuTS hero as administrator. b. Go to Control Panel > System > Hardware > General .
TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Installing Handles on the TS-h977XU-RP Installing handles enables you to better grip and further secure the NAS on a rack. Handles on the TS- h977XU-RP require manual installation. 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Install a handle on an angle bracket.
You can find installation information in the rail kit package. Expansion Unit Installation The TS-hx77XU-RP supports SAS expansion units, USB expansion units, and SATA JBOD expansion units. For details, please see table below. You can purchase storage expansion accessories from QNAP or an authorized reseller.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Expansion Unit Model Description Required Accessories REXP-1620U-RP • Uses a SAS 12 Gbps • SAS-12G2E storage (SFF-8644) interface expansion card • Supports SAS/SATA • mini-SAS SFF-8644 cable HDD/SSD • RAIL-A03-57 REXP-1220U-RP • Uses a SAS 12 Gbps (SFF-8644) interface •...
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• Supports SATA Type-C cable • RAIL-B02 Connecting SAS Expansion Units To connect the TS-hx77XU-RP to SAS expansion units, a storage expansion card must be installed in the NAS. For required accessories details, see Expansion Unit Installation. 1. Install a storage expansion card on the PCIe slot.
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide TS-h977XU-RP Installation and Configuration...
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Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System . c. Verify that the expansion units are listed. Connecting SATA JBOD Expansion Units To connect the TS-hx77XU-RP to SATA JBOD expansion units, a host bus adapter must be installed on the NAS. For required accesssories details, see Expansion Unit Installation.
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2. Install a host bus adapter on the PCIe slot. Important The QNAP QXP host bus adapter is required for connecting the SATA JBOD enclosure to a host device. Third-party host bus adapters are not compatible with QNAP JBOD enclosures.
Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System . c. Verify that the expansion units are listed. QuTS hero Installation The TS-hx77XU-RP uses the QNAP QuTS hero operating system. You can install QuTS hero using any of the following methods. Method...
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. 10. Click Next. 11. 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. 12. Click Next. The Configure the network settings screen appears.
TS-hx77XU-RP 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.
TS-hx77XU-RP 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 Front Panel.
TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Status Description Expansion unit Orange An expansion unit is connected. No expansion units are connected. Audio Alert Duration Frequency Description Short beep (0.5 seconds) 1 • The NAS is starting up. • The NAS is shutting down (software shutdown).
The NAS beeps twice. 10. Go to Main Menu > Storage Manager > Storage Space . 11. Locate the volume that contains the new drive and then verify that the status is Rebuilding. Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Troubleshooting...
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TS-hx77XU-RP User Guide Resource Documentation https://docs.qnap.com Service Portal https://service.qnap.com Downloads https://download.qnap.com Community Forum https://forum.qnap.com Troubleshooting...
ID Email address that was used to register for a myQNAPcloud account Qfinder Pro QNAP utility that lets you locate and access QNAP NAS devices in your local area network QuTS hero QNAP NAS operating system featuring ZFS file system...
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