HS-264 User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide................................3 Audience..................................3 Document Conventions.............................3 2. Product Overview About the HS-264............................... 4 Hardware Specifications............................4 Package Contents..............................6 Components................................6 Front Panel................................7 Rear Panel................................7 Drive Numbering..............................8 Safety Information..............................8 Installation Requirements............................9 Setting Up the NAS..............................
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Qfinder Pro................................35 QNAP ID..................................35 QTS.....................................35 8. Notices Limited Warranty..............................36 Disclaimer................................. 36 Copyright and Trademarks............................. 36 GNU Public License..............................37 CE Notice...................................44 UKCA Notice................................44 FCC Notice.................................44 VCCI Notice................................45 BSMI Notice................................45 SJ/T 11364-2006................................46...
HS-264 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.
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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Interface Buttons • Power • Reset IR sensor Note • The HS-264 supports the QNAP RM-IR004 remote control, which is sold separately. For purchasing options, see the QNAP Store. • The RM-IR004 remote control can be used with certain QTS multimedia or streaming apps including HybridDesk Station.
0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) Relative humidity • Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95% • Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F) Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com. Package Contents Item Quantity HS-264...
HS-264 User Guide Front Panel Note This image shows the HS-264 without the front cover attached. Component Component Drive bay 1 Drive bay latch Drive bay latch Drive bay 2 Status LED IR sensor Rear Panel Product Overview...
HS-264 User Guide Component Component Power input 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45) Reset button Power button HDMI ports 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet activity LED Kensington security slot 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed LED USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports Drive Numbering Note This image shows the HS-264 without the front cover attached.
2. Install the drives. For details, see Drive Installation. For the list of compatible drive models, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. 3. Connect the Expansion Units. Connecting USB Expansion Units 4. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables. 5. Power on the NAS.
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HS-264 User Guide 6. Install QTS. For details, see Installation. 7. Log on to QTS. Product Overview...
HS-264 User Guide 3. Installation and Configuration This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps. Hardware Installation This section provides information on installing drives and USB expansion units. Drive Installation The HS-264 is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives, and 2.5-inch solid-state drives. Installing 3.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning •...
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HS-264 User Guide 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. b. Attach the screws. 5.
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HS-264 User Guide 6. Attach the front cover. 7. Power on the NAS. Installing 2.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. 1.
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HS-264 User Guide 3. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray. 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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HS-264 User Guide 5. Insert the tray into the bay. 6. Attach the front cover. Installation and Configuration...
Connecting USB Expansion Units The device supports USB expansion units. For details, please 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.
Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System . c. Verify that the expansion units are listed. QTS Installation The HS-264 uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following methods. Method Description...
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. Click Next. The QNAP Warranty Service page opens in the default web browser. 5. Click Check warranty. The QNAP Warranty Service window opens in a new web page. Important...
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The Set the date and time screen appears. 10. Specify the time zone, date, and time using any of the following methods: QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.
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 your respective region's site to download QTS: • China: https://install.qnap.com.cn...
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• Global: https://install.qnap.com • Scan the QR code on the NAS using a mobile device. The web page lists all the uninitialized QNAP NAS devices on the local network. 4. Find your NAS from the list and then click Initialize. Note If your NAS is not listed, follow the instructions on the web page to specify the Cloud Key on the NAS.
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The Set the date and time screen appears. 12. Specify the time zone, date, and time using any of the following methods: QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.
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HS-264 User Guide The Summary screen appears. 17. Review the settings. 18. Click Apply. A confirmation message appears. Warning Clicking Confirm deletes all data on the drive before installing QTS. 19. Click Confirm. QTS is installed. Installation and Configuration...
HS-264 User Guide 4. 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.
HS-264 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.
HS-264 User Guide Audio Alert Duration Frequency Description Short beep (0.5 seconds) • The NAS is starting up. • When the reset button is pressed for 3 seconds, the NAS resets configurations. • When the reset button is pressed for 15 seconds, the NAS resets configurations and reboots.
NAS Migration Requirements You can only migrate drives 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/go/nas-migration. Your device must meet the following requirements: • QTS NAS supports several types of 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. NAS Migration...
HS-264 User Guide a. Remove the drives from the source NAS. b. Remove the drive trays from the destination NAS. 3. Install the drives. a. Install source NAS drives onto the destination NAS drive trays. b. Insert the drive trays into the destination NAS. 4.
HS-264 User Guide Setting Description Password Specify a password that contains 1 to 16 characters from any of the following groups: • Letters: A to Z, a to z • Numbers: 0 to 9 • Special characters: . - _ ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & ( ) { } •...
HS-264 User Guide 10. Select the paired folders. Important • All subfolders and files in the selected folder are selected. • You can only sync up to 16 paired folders per job. a. Under the source, click A dialog box opens. b.
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HS-264 User Guide d. Select Export user and user group settings. e. Click Next. The NAS user and user group settings are exported as a file and downloaded onto your computer. 3. Import user settings on the source NAS to the destination NAS. a.
HS-264 User Guide 6. 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 Number of Disks Maximum Number of Removed Drives Recovery Support Single JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 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 Service Portal https://service.qnap.com...
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 QNAP ID User account that enables you to use myQNAPcloud remote access and other QNAP services...
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