QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide................................4 Audience..................................4 Document Conventions.............................4 2. Product Overview About the QGD-1600P and QGD-1602P........................5 Hardware Specifications............................5 Package Contents..............................8 Components................................8 Front Panel................................9 Front Panel LEDs..............................11 Rear Panel................................13 System Board...............................13...
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LCD Error Messages............................57 LEDs................................... 57 Audio Alert................................58 5. Switch Management About QSS and QuNetSwitch..........................59 Parts of the User Interface............................. 59 Client Device Management.............................60 Scanning for Connected Devices........................61 Sending a WoL Packet to a Device........................61 Deleting a MAC Address............................. 61 Clearing the MAC Address History........................
QGD Rackmount Switch 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.
AP controller, and surveillance. The QGD-1602P is equipped with 2.5 GbE and 10 GbE SFP+ ports with up to 90-watt Power over Ethernet (PoE) output. The switch integrates QuWAN to form a SD-WAN architecture with other QNAP devices across multiple sites, and fulfills IP surveillance, network security, wireless AP management, and storage expansion applications.
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2 x 4 GB SODIMM DDR4 2 x 32 GB SODIMM DDR4 Important Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For 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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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Component QGD-1600P-4G QGD-1600P-8G QGD-1602P- QGD-1602P- C3558-8G C3758-16G 802.3af (PoE) Ports 1 to 16 Note The ports support IEEE 802.3af-2003 PoE standard and provide up to 15.4W of DC power. 802.3at (PoE+) Ports 1 to 16 Note The ports support IEEE 802.3at-2009 PoE standard and provide up...
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Front Panel LEDs QGD-1600P 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+ port activity LED Drive 1 LED...
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide QGD-1602P Component Component 5 Gigabit host port speed LED Fan LED 5 Gigabit host port activity LED Power LED Gigabit host port speed LED Switch status LED Gigabit host port activity LED Gigabit 802.3at PoE+ port speed LED 10 Gigabit SFP+ port speed LED Gigabit 802.3at PoE+ port activity LED...
• 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 • Optional: RAIL-B02 • Optional: SP-EAR-BLK-01 Product Overview...
Requirements. 2. Install drives. For details, see the following topics: • Installing 2.5-Inch Drives • Installing M.2 Solid-State Drives on the QGD-1602P 3. Optional: Install expansion cards. For details, see Installing Expansion Cards. 4. Optional: Connect expansion units. For details, see Connecting USB Expansion Units.
QGD Rackmount Switch 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, memory modules, expansion cards, rubber feet, handles, fans, and connecting other devices. Removing the Case Cover Warning •...
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide b. Slide the cover back. c. Lift the cover off the device. Attaching the Case Cover Warning • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades. Installation and Configuration...
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Attach the case cover. a. Place the cover on the device. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screws. 2.
Drive Installation The QGD-1600P is compatible with 2.5-inch hard drives and 2.5-inch solid-state drives. The QGD-1602P is compatible with 2.5-inch hard drives, 2.5-inch solid-state drives, and M.2 solid-state drives. Installing 2.5-Inch Drives The device is compatible with 2.5-inch hard disk drives and 2.5-inch solid-state drives.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 4. Install the drive onto the drive module. a. Insert the drive into the slot. b. Attach the screws. Installation and Configuration...
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 5. Insert the drive module. a. Align the drive module connector to the system board. b. Insert the drive module and connect it to the system board. c. Attach the screws. 6. Attach the case cover. For details, see Attaching the Case Cover.
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Note • QNAP recommends installing heatsinks on the M.2 SSD controllers to enhance cooling efficiency and to ensure consistent performance. • Before installing non-QNAP heatsinks, ensure that they are of the appropriate size and shape. 1. Power off the device.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide c. Install the heatsink on the controller. 6. Optional: Remove an existing M.2 SSD. a. Remove the screw. b. Pull the M.2 SSD away from the slot. 7. Install the new M.2 SSD. a. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot. b.
You can increase the memory capacity of the device 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 Rackmount Switch User Guide • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the device. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide QGD-1602P b. Verify that the module has tilted upward and is completely released from the slot. Warning Attempting to remove a module that is not completely released may damage the module and the system board.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide QGD-1602P 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.
9. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 10. Power on the device. Installing Expansion Cards The device 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 the device.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4. Remove the case cover. For details, see Removing the Case Cover. Warning To avoid potential injury or damage to components, ensure that the drives and other internal system components have cooled before touching them.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide c. Slide the module to the right until it is completely detached from the system board. d. Remove the module. 6. Remove the PCIe cover. a. Remove the screw that secures the cover to the module. b.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 8. Install the expansion card module. a. Align the module connector with the system board. b. Slide the module to the left until it is completely connected with the system board. c. Attach the screws inside the chassis. Installation and Configuration...
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide d. Attach the screws on the rear panel. 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.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4. Turn the device upside down. 5. Attach the rubber feet. a. Remove the protective film from the rubber feet. b.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 6. Connect all cables and external attachments. 7. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 8. Power on the device. Installing Handles Installing handles enables you to better grip and secure the device on a rack. 1.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 5. Install the angle bracket on the device. a. Align the holes on the angle bracket with the holes on the chassis. Note Ensure that the handle faces the same direction as the front panel. b.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the device. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 7. Attach the case cover. For details, see Attaching the Case Cover. 8. Connect all cables and external attachments. 9. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 10. Power on the device. Replacing the Drive Bay Fan Warning •...
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide For details, see Removing the Case Cover. 5. Remove the fan module. a. Detach the fan's power connector from the system board. b. Remove the screws that secure the fan module to the chassis. c. Lift the fan module from the chassis. 6.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide a. Align the fan to the screw holes on the fan module. b. Attach the screws that secure the fan to the fan module. 8. Attach the fan module. a. Align the fan module to the screw holes on the chassis. b.
Connecting the Device to a Computer Connecting the device to a QNAP NAS allows you to expand storage capacity and backup data to another NAS through Ethernet cable connections to a PoE port on the device. However, you must connect the device to a computer to configure the device settings.
The device 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 https://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility-expansion. You can purchase storage expansion accessories from QNAP or an authorized reseller. For details, go to https://shop.qnap.com/. Expansion Unit...
Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System . c. Verify that the expansion units are listed. QTS Installation The device uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following methods. Installation and Configuration...
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 device in the list and then double-click the name or IP address. Installation and Configuration...
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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 device follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Methods User Actions Synchronize with computer or device time Select Same as the computer/device time The device time will be the same as your computer or device used to configure the time. Enter manually a. Select Input Manually. b.
1. Power on the device. 2. Connect the device 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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The Set the date and time screen appears. 15. Specify the time zone, date, and time using any of the following methods: QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the device follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Methods User Actions Enter manually a. Select Input Manually. b. Specify the date and time. The device date and time will be the same as the configured time. Synchronize with an Internet time server Click Synchronize with an Internet time server automatically automatically.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection on the QGD-1600P Warning Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding. Important To protect your device from brute force attacks, create a new system administrator account during QTS installation to disable the default "admin"...
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Switch Management Access You can manage switch settings on the QGD-1600P and QGD-1602P by using one of the following software interfaces: Software Interface Description QNAP network management operating system for switch devices. QSS comes preinstalled on the device.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Accessing QuNetSwitch in QTS Note You must create a default system volume before using QuNetSwitch. For more details, see the QTS User Guide. 1. Power on the device. 2. Log on to QTS. Note For details, see Connecting the Device to a Network.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 4. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic device operations. Buttons Host 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.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Operation User Action Result Advanced system Press and hold the button The default factory settings are restored. reset for 15 seconds. To retrieve old data after an advanced system reset, recreate the previous folder structure on the device. Switch Reset Button Operation User Action...
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 1. Press Enter or Select. The panel displays the device name and QTS version. 2. Press and hold Enter for two seconds. The panel displays Main Menu 1. TCP/IP. 3. Press and hold Enter. The panel displays the IP address of the first network adapter. 4.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 5. Press and hold Select. The panel displays the system fan speed. Powering Off the Switch 1. Press Enter or Select. The panel displays the device name and QTS version. 2. Press and hold Enter for two seconds. The panel displays Main Menu 1.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Button Usage Enter Move to the next item in the New Password screen. Select Change a character in the New Password and Verify Password screens. 7. Press Enter. The device saves the password. LCD Error Messages System Message Description Sys.
QGD Rackmount Switch 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. Flashes amber every 1.0 sec The link speed is operating at 10/100 Mbps.
5. Switch Management About QSS and QuNetSwitch The QNAP Switch System (QSS) is a network management operating system for QNAP switch devices. QSS allows for layer 2 network administration and system management of the switch. QuNetSwitch is a switch utility that allows you to manage network configurations of the switch on the QTS operating system.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide QuNetSwitch Label Area Description Menu The menu has three sections: Devices, Configuration, and System Note QSS allows you to manage power actions on the QTS interface using Host Control Management. For details, see Performing Host Control Actions.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide WoL allows network administrators to perform maintenance on connected devices even if the device is powered down. You can remotely power up sleeping devices by sending specially coded network packets to devices equipped and enabled to respond to these coded packets. Scanning for Connected Devices 1.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Network Management Basic network configuration of the switch includes port management, VLAN configuration, configuration of various protocols, and traffic management via Quality of Service (QoS) and Access Control Lists (ACLs). Dashboard The dashboard opens to the configuration section of the interface. Click the drop-down menu in the dashboard to view the port status, VLAN status, link aggregation status, and port traffic for all ports.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 5. Configure the settings. Setting Description PoE Mode Controls the PoE operating mode for the port Priority Controls the priority of each port If multiple ports share the same priority, the port with the lower number is given priority.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 3. Click Add. The Add VLAN window opens. 4. Specify a VLAN ID. 5. Select ports to include in the VLAN. Only tagged ports can belong to multiple VLANs. 6. Click Save. The configuration window closes. 7.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Note When assigning a LAG to a VLAN, QNAP recommends removing individual LAG port members from the VLAN, and then adding the entire group to the VLAN as required. If individual port members are not removed, the VLAN is reset to its default settings.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide c. Select at least one port. 6. Click Save. The Add Static MAC Address window closes. QSS or QuNetSwitch adds the MAC address. Configuring Rate Limits on a Port Rate limits restricts the speed at which a port can send or receive packets. 1.
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Adding an IP Address–Based ACL Rule 1. Log in to QSS, or open QuNetSwitch in QTS. 2. Go to Configuration > Security > By IP Address . 3. Click Add. The Add ACL - IP Address window opens. 4.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Setting User Action Permission Select one of the following: • Allow • Deny 5. Click Save. QSS or QuNetSwitch adds the MAC address–based ACL rule. Configuring QoS Settings Quality of service (QoS) improves network traffic shaping by classifying and prioritizing different network devices and packets.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Mirror Type Description Transmit only Mirrors only outgoing packets to the destination port Receive only Mirrors only incoming packets to the destination port 5. Select source ports. You can select multiple source ports at the same time. 6.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Setting Description Transmission time Controls the time between transmitted loop protection packets Note • The default transmission time is 5 seconds. • The value must be from 1 to 10 seconds. Shutdown time Controls how long to disable a port after detecting a loop Note •...
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Setting Description Port Status Go to Port Management > Port Status to view the following port status information: • Port number • Port link status • Port state • Port speed • Flow control • Maximum frame size Port Statistics a.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 3. Specify a new password. Click to make the password visible. Setting User Action Current password Specify the current password of the device. New password Specify a password that contains 8 to 20 ASCII characters. Confirm new password Reenter the new password.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide 3. Perform any of the following tasks. Task User Action Search log files a. Locate the Search field. b. Enter search terms. Delete log files a. Click Clear. The Clear Logs window opens. b. Click Clear. QSS or QuNetSwitch performs the specified task.
QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Information Description Switch name Displays the default or modified name of the device Model name Displays the model name of the switch MAC address Displays the MAC address of the switch image IP address Displays the DHCP or static IP address of the switch Current firmware version Displays the firmware image version of the switch Switch CPU...
1. Power off the device. 2. Remove all drives. 3. Power on the device. 4. Locate the device using Qfinder Pro. 5. Reinsert the drives. 6. Continue with the QTS installation. Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Resource Documentation https://download.qnap.com Troubleshooting...
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QGD Rackmount Switch User Guide Resource 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 Product Support Status https://www.qnap.com/go/product/eol.php Downloads https://download.qnap.com Community Forum https://forum.qnap.com QNAP Accessories Store https://shop.qnap.com Troubleshooting...
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 switch management application QNAP NAS operating system...
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