Qts Installation; Installing Qts Using Qfinder Pro - QNAP TS-1283XU-RP User Manual

QTS Installation

The TS-x83XU uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following
methods.
Method
Qfinder Pro If the NAS is connected to your local area
installation network, you can do the following:
(Recommended)
For details, see
Qfinder
Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet,
you can do the following:
For details, see
Cloud

Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro

Warning
Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
1. Power on the NAS.
2. Connect the NAS to your local area network.
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.
5. Click Start Smart Installation Guide.
6. Specify the following information.
• NAS name: Specify a name with 1 to 14 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z),
numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), but cannot end with a hyphen.
Description
• Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
Installing QTS Using
Pro.
• Scan the QR code on the NAS.
• Log into your myQNAPcloud account.
• Use CloudLink to remotely access
your NAS.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
Installing QTS Using the
Key.
TS-x83XU User Guide
Requirements
• Computer
• Network cable
• Qfinder Pro installer
• Computer or mobile device
• Network cable
• myQNAPcloud account
• CloudKey
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