QGD-1600P User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide............................3 Audience...............................3 Document Conventions..........................3 2. Product Overview About the QGD-1600P..........................4 Hardware Specifications..........................4 Package Contents............................6 Components..............................7 Front Panel............................... 7 Front Panel LEDs............................. 8 Rear Panel..............................9 System Board............................9 Safety Information............................10...
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LEDs................................41 Audio Alert..............................42 5. Troubleshooting Hot-Swapping Failed Drives........................43 Forcing Qfinder Pro and myQNAPCloud to Locate the Switch..............43 Support and Other Resources........................43 6. Glossary myQNAPcloud............................45 myQNAPcloud Link.............................45 Qfinder Pro..............................45 QuNetSwitch...............................45 QTS................................45 QSS................................45 7. Notices Limited Warranty............................46 Disclaimer..............................
QGD-1600P User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP QGD-1600P network switch 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 network administrators. This guide assumes that the user has a basic understanding of network, storage, and backup concepts.
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP QGD-1600P switch. About the QGD-1600P The QGD-1600P is QNAP's first smart-edge network switch that comes with built-in storage capacity. The switch features software-defined networking (SDN) to support multiple SMB applications, including NAS, NVR, router, firewall, AP controller and surveillance.
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QGD-1600P User Guide Component QGD-1600P-4G QGD-1600P-8G Maximum memory 8 GB RAM: 2 x 4 GB Flash memory 4 GB (dual-boot OS protection) Storage Drive bays 2 x 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps Note The interface is backward compatible with SAS 3 Gbps drives.
QGD-1600P User Guide Component QGD-1600P-4G QGD-1600P-8G USB ports • 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A • 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A HDMI ports 1 x HDMI 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 resolution at 30 Hz with HDR) Interface Display panel...
QGD-1600P User Guide Front Panel LEDs Component Component Host port speed LED Fan LED Host port activity LED Power LED Combo port speed LED Switch status LED Combo port activity LED Gigabit 802.3at PoE+ port speed LED QTS status LED Gigabit 802.3at PoE+ power activity LED...
QGD-1600P User Guide Safety Information The following instructions help ensure personal safety and environmental safety. Read these instructions carefully before performing any operations. 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.
QGD-1600P User Guide Installation Requirements Category Item Environment • Room temperature: 0˚C to 45˚C (32˚F to 113˚F) • Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95% • Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids, or chemicals • Free from objects that may obstruct the device ventilation or apply pressure to the device or power cord.
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QGD-1600P User Guide For details, see Switch Management Application Access. Product Overview...
QGD-1600P User Guide 3. Installation and Configuration This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps. Hardware Installation This section provides information on various hardware installation procedures. Removing the Case Cover Warning • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades.
QGD-1600P User Guide b. Slide the cover back. c. Lift the cover up. Attaching the Case Cover Warning • 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.
4. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 5. Power on the switch. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays The QGD-1600P is compatible with 2.5-inch hard disk drives and 2.5-inch solid-state drives. Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
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QGD-1600P 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 switch.
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QGD-1600P User Guide b. Attach the screws. 5. Insert the drive module. a. Align the drive module connector with the motherboard. b. Place the drive module in the switch and connect it to the motherboard. c. Attach the screws. Installation and Configuration...
QGD-1600P-8G has two pre-installed memory modules. You can increase the memory capacity of the switch by upgrading the memory modules. When using two 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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QGD-1600P User Guide 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4. Remove the case cover. For details, see Removing the Case Cover. 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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QGD-1600P 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.
10. Power on the switch. Installing Expansion Cards The QGD-1600P supports selected expansion cards, some of which require QNAP PCIe brackets. QNAP expansion cards purchased from the company website are shipped with the brackets necessary to fit all QNAP devices.
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QGD-1600P User Guide b. Remove the PCIe module screws. c. Slide the PCIe module to the right until it is completely detached from the system board. d. Remove the PCIe module. Installation and Configuration...
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QGD-1600P User Guide 6. Remove the PCIe slot cover. a. Remove the screw that secures the cover to the chassis. b. Slide the cover to the left. 7. Install the expansion card. a. Hold the card by the edges. b. Insert the card into the slot.
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QGD-1600P User Guide 8. Install the PCIe module. a. Align the PCIe module connector with the system board. b. Slide the PCIe module to the left until it is completely connected with the system board. c. Attach the PCIe module screws.
QGD-1600P User Guide d. Attach the rear panel screws. 9. Attach the case cover. For details, see Attaching the Case Cover. 10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 12. Power on the switch.
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QGD-1600P User Guide 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4. Turn the switch upside down. 5. Attach the rubber feet. a. Remove the protective film from the rubber feet. b. Attach the rubber feet.
7. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 8. Power on the switch. Installing the Switch Brackets The QGD-1600P package contains front-mount brackets for installing the switch on a rack. The switch is compatible with the following rail kit models and accessories: • RAIL-B02 •...
QGD-1600P User Guide Connecting the Switch to a Computer or Network The QGD-1600P can be connected to a computer or local area network. For details, see the following topics: • Connecting the Switch to a Computer • Connecting the Switch to a Network...
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Locate the switch on the list. Connecting the Switch to a Network The QGD-1600P can connect to the local area network through the host port or a PoE port. 1. Power on the switch. 2. Connect the switch to your local area network through one of the following port types:...
QGD-1600P User Guide 7. Click Log In. Connecting USB Expansion Units The QGD-1600P supports USB expansion units. Refer to the following table for details. For the list of compatible expansion units and the maximum number of applicable expansion units, go to http://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility-expansion.
QGD-1600P User Guide 2. Power on the expansion units. 3. Verify that the expansion units are recognized by the switch. a. Log on to QTS as administrator. b. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System .
ASCII characters. 7. Click Next. 8. Specify the time zone, date, and time. QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the switch follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard. 9. Click Next. 10. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
1. Power on the switch. 2. Connect the switch 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 switch using a mobile device.
Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding. 1. Connect an HDMI display to the switch. 2. Connect a USB keyboard to the switch or prepare the QNAP IR remote control (not available on all models).
Warning Clicking Next deletes all data on the drive before installing QTS. 11. Click Next. QTS is installed. Switch Management Application Access You can manage the QGD-1600P switch using the following applications: Application Description QuNetSwitch Switch management application for QTS.
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. Enter the switch IP address. The switch IP address will be displayed as %yourNAS name%- switch.
QGD-1600P User Guide 4. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic switch operations. Buttons Host Power Button Operation User Action Result Power on Press the button once. The switch powers on and logs on to QTS. Power off Press and hold the button for 1.5 The switch powers off and logs out seconds.
QGD-1600P User Guide Operation User Action Result Advanced system Press and hold the button for 15 The default QTS settings are restored. reset seconds. To retrieve old data after an advanced system reset, recreate the previous folder structure on the switch.
QGD-1600P User Guide 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.
QGD-1600P User Guide Powering Off the Switch 1. Press Enter or Select. The panel displays the switch name and QTS version. 2. Press and hold Enter for two seconds. The panel displays Main Menu 1. TCP/IP. 3. Press Enter repeatedly until the panel displays Main Menu 5. Shut down.
QGD-1600P User Guide 7. Press Enter. The switch saves the password. LCD Error Messages System Message Description Sys. Fan Failed System fan has failed. Sys. Overheat System has overheated. HDD Overheat Drive has overheated. CPU Overheat CPU has overheated. Network Lost LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, and LAN4 disconnected in failover or load-balancing mode.
QGD-1600P User Guide Status Description Green The PoE status is normal. A fatal PoE error occurred. Green The fan status is normal. A fatal fan error occurred. PoE port speed Flashes green every 1.0 sec The link speed is operating at 1 Gbps.
1. Power off the switch. 2. Remove all drives. 3. Power on the switch. 4. Locate the switch using Qfinder Pro. 5. Reinsert the drives. 6. Continue with the QTS installation. Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Troubleshooting...
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QGD-1600P 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...
Enables you to access the NAS 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 QuNetSwitch QNAP switch management app that runs on the QTS operating system...
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