Hardware Specifications Warning • If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAP- authorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third party invalidates the warranty.
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Memory slots 4 x UDIMM DDR4 Important • 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. • Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
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PCIe slots • 2 x PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 • 1 x PCIe Gen 4.0 x8 For the list of compatible drive models and expansion cards, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. USB ports 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Interface Buttons •...
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 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-hx87XU-RP Drive trays • TS-h1887XU-RP • 2.5-inch drive trays: 6 • 3.5-inch drive trays: 12 • TS-h2287XU-RP •...
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Front Panel Component Component Drive LED LAN LED Power button Expansion unit LED Status LED Rear Panel TS-h1887XU-RP Component Component 2.5-inch SATA drive bays 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed LEDs Product Overview...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Component Component Drive activity LED 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet activity LEDs Drive status LED USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports Reset button Console port Note This port is only for engineering purposes. 10GBASE-T ports (RJ45) PCIe slot 3 cover 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed LEDs PCIe slot 2 cover 10 Gigabit Ethernet activity LEDs...
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Network Port Numbering USB Port Numbering Safety Information The following instructions help ensure personal safety and environmental safety. Read these instructions carefully before performing any operation. General Instructions • The device should be stored in a secure location with restricted access, controlled through the use of a tool, lock and key, or any means of security.
• Free from objects that may obstruct device ventilation or apply pressure to the device or power cord Hardware and peripherals • Storage drives For the list of compatible drive models, go to https:// www.qnap.com/compatibility. • Network cable Product Overview...
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Category Item Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver • Anti-static wrist strap Setting Up the NAS Important Read all safety requirements and information carefully before setting up the NAS or installing NAS components. 1. Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements. For details, see Installation Requirements.
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 2. Installation and Configuration This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps. Hardware Installaion This section provides information on installing or replacing drives, memory modules, expansion cards, redundant power supply units, fans, rail kits, and expansion units. Attaching the Case Cover Warning •...
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 3. Tighten the screws. TS-h1887XU-RP TS-h2287XU-RP Removing the Case Cover Warning • Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades. • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the device. 2.
Lift the cover off the device. Drive Installation The TS-hx87XU-RP is compatible with 3.5-inch hard drives and 2.5-inch solid-state drives. Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays For the list of compatible drive models, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. Warning Installation and Configuration...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide • 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. Remove the drive tray. a. Pull the handle to release the tray. b.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 4. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. 5. Power on the NAS. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Installing 2.5-inch Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays For the list of compatible drive models, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 4. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. 5. Power on the NAS. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Installing 2.5-inch Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays For the list of compatible drive models, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
The NAS has four memory slots. You can increase the memory capacity of the NAS by upgrading the memory modules. 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.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Important Ensure the following when replacing memory modules: • When installing only one module, use slot 4. • When installing two modules, use slots 2 and 4. Ensure that the modules are identical. • When installing four modules, use slots 2 and 4 for the first pair, and slots 1 and 3 for the second pair.
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TS-hx87XU-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. 7.
• Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving 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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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-hx87XU-RP 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. 9. Attach the case cover. For details, see Attaching the Case Cover.
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 12. Power on the device. Hot-Swapping Redundant Power Supplies NAS devices with redundant power supply units (PSUs) support hot-swapping. Warning Electric shock hazard. By default, the NAS issues audio alerts and desktop notifications in case of redundant PSU failures.
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 4. Connect the power cord to the PSU and the electrical outlet. Replacing Fans on the TS-h1887XU-RP Warning • Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death. •...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 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 fan unit from the chassis. a. Lift the fan unit up. b. Disconnect the power connectors of all fans from the system board. c.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 7. Install a new fan. a. Align the fan to the screw holes on the fan unit. b. Attach the rubber pins that secure the fan to the fan unit. 8. Install the fan unit. a. Connect the power connectors of all fans to the system board. Installation and Configuration...
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide b. Insert the fan unit. 9. Attach the case cover. For details, see Attaching the Case Cover. 10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11. Connect the power cords to the electrical outlet. 12. Power on the device. Replacing Fans on the TS-h2287XU-RP Warning Installation and Configuration...
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This device has transparent plastic fan ducts pre-installed on some system fans. These fan ducts help maintain ideal operating temperatures for components. QNAP does not recommend operating this device without these fan ducts installed. 1. Power off the device.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide b. Detach the bottom hooks of the CPU fan duct from the CPU heatsink screws. c. Lift the fan unit up. Note This image does not include the left 2.5-inch drive bay fan duct. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide d. Disconnect the power connectors of all fans from the system board. Note This image does not include the left 2.5-inch drive bay fan duct. e. Lift the fan unit out of the chassis. 6. Remove the fan. a.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide b. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the fan unit. System Fan Installation and Configuration...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide CPU Fan 7. Install a new fan. a. Align the fan to the screw holes on the fan unit. b. Attach the screws that secure the fan to the fan unit. System Fan Installation and Configuration...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide CPU Fan c. Optional: Attach the CPU fan duct to the CPU fan. 8. Install the fan unit. a. Connect the power connectors of all fans to the system board. Note This image does not include the left 2.5-inch drive bay fan duct. Installation and Configuration...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide b. Insert the fan unit. Note This image does not include the left 2.5-inch drive bay fan duct. c. Attach the bottom hooks of the CPU fan duct to the CPU heatsink screws. Installation and Configuration...
12. Connect the power cords to the electrical outlet. 13. Power on the device. 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. Installation and Configuration...
Expansion Unit Installation The TS-hx87XU-RP supports SAS, SATA JBOD, and USB expansion units. For details, see the table below. You can purchase storage expansion accessories from QNAP or an authorized reseller. For details, go to https://shop.qnap.com/. For the list of compatible expansion units and the maximum number of applicable expansion units, go to https://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility-expansion.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Expansion Unit Model Description Required Accessories TL-R1200C-RP • Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A to Type- C cable • Supports SATA HDD/SSD • RAIL-B02 TL-D400S • Uses a SATA 6 Gbps (SFF-8088) •...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 2. Connect the expansion units to the device using the following topology. QNAP recommends always using dual-path configuration to prevent storage downtime due to expansion unit failure or cable disconnection. Single-path configuration should be used only in a situation where it is not possible to use dual-path configuration.
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Installing Expansion Cards. Note 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. 3. Connect the expansion unit to the NAS.
You can also install the QNAP QTS operating system. If your NAS is connected to the internet, the option to install QTS will appear in the Smart Installation Guide wizard using any of the methods in the table. You can also manually download the QTS firmware from https://download.qnap.com.
3. Run Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network. Note To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities. 4. Locate the NAS in the list and then double-click the name or IP address. The Smart Installation Guide opens in the default web browser.
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ASCII characters. 9. Click Next. 10. 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. 11. Click Next. The Configure the network settings screen appears.
After the initialization, you can click Go to NAS Management to start using QuTS hero and configuring other settings. Initializing QuTS hero Using the Cloud Installation Website You can initialize QuTS hero on the cloud installation website, which is designed to help you set up QNAP devices. Warning Initializing QuTS hero deletes all data on the drives.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide The wizard downloads the latest available version, and then the NAS restarts after the download is complete. If a newer version is not available, the wizard automatically displays the Smart Installation Guide. • To install the out-of-the-box version, click Skip. •...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard. 14. Click Next. The Configure the network settings screen appears. 15. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 3. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic NAS operations. Power Button Operation User Action Result Power on Press the button once. The device powers on. Power off Press and hold the button for 1.5 The device powers off. seconds.
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide LEDs LEDs indicate the system status and related information when the device is powered on. The following LED information applies only when the drive is correctly installed and when the device is connected to the network or to a host. For details on the location of the LEDs, see Components.
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Drive LED Status Description Flashes red Data is being accessed, and during the process a drive read/write error occurred. A drive read/write error occurred. Flashes green Data is being accessed. Green The drive is ready. No drive was detected. Drive Status LED Status Description...
TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide 10GBASE-T Ethernet Speed LED Status Description Green The network connection is operating at 10 Gbps. Orange The network connection is operating at 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps. There is no network connection. 10GBASE-T Ethernet Activity LED Status Description...
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TS-hx87XU-RP User Guide Duration Frequency Description Long beep (1.5 seconds) 3 (every 5 minutes) • A power error occurred. • A system fan is not functioning. • A fan module has been removed. • A storage pool is about to reach full capacity. •...
NAS Migration Requirements You can only migrate drives and system settings to specific NAS models, depending on your source NAS. For the list of NAS models compatible with direct NAS migration, see https://www.qnap.com/en/nas-migration. Your device must meet the following requirements: •...
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. a. Remove the drives from the source NAS.
TS-hx87XU-RP 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 QuTS hero installation, the drives or data may be faulty. 1.
Two disks per subgroup fail. Triple Mirror Multiple of 3. (For example, 3, 6, 9, 12 disks and so forth.) ≥ 5 RAID-TP Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Resource Documentation https://download.qnap.com Compatibility List https://www.qnap.com/compatibility NAS Migration Compatibility https://www.qnap.com/go/nas-migration Expansion Unit Compatibility https://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility-expansion...
Enables you to access QNAP devices over the internet without configuring complex port forwarding settings 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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