Installation requirements
Category
Environment
Hardware and peripherals
Tools
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
2. Optional: Replace or install additional memory modules.
For details, see
Replacing memory
3. Optional: Install expansion cards.
For details, see
Installing PCIe expansion
4. Optional: Connect expansion units.
For details, see
Expansion unit
5. Install drives.
For details, see the following topics:
•
Installing 3.5-inch hard drives
•
Installing 2.5-inch solid-state drives
•
Installing M.2 solid-state drives
6. Connect the power cords and all applicable cables.
Note
To set up redundant power supply, connect power cords to both power supply units.
7. Power on the NAS.
• Room temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
• Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids,
or chemicals
• Free from objects that may obstruct device ventilation or apply
pressure to the device or power cord
• Storage drives
For the list of compatible drive models, go to
www.qnap.com/compatibility.
• Network cable
• Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver
• Anti-static wrist strap
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