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Summarization of Contents
Preface
About This Guide
Provides overview of the QDA-A2AR and QDA-A2MAR drive adapters and installation instructions.
Audience
Identifies the intended users of the guide, assuming basic storage/backup knowledge.
Document Conventions
Explains symbols used in the guide for notes, important information, tips, and warnings.
Product Overview
About QNAP Drive Adapters
Explains the purpose and features of QNAP drive adapters for increasing NAS/computer capacity and utility.
Hardware Specifications
Details the technical specifications of the QDA-A2AR and QDA-A2MAR, including drive slots and compatibility.
Package Contents
Lists the items included in the package for the QNAP drive adapters.
Components
Identifies the key components and parts of the QNAP drive adapters with diagrams.
Installation Requirements
Outlines the necessary environment, hardware, and tools for installing the drive adapters.
Hardware Installation
Installing 2.5-inch Drives on the QDA-A2AR
Step-by-step guide for installing 2.5-inch drives into the QDA-A2AR adapter.
Installing M.2 Solid-state Drives on the QDA-A2MAR
Detailed instructions for installing M.2 SSDs into the QDA-A2MAR adapter, including thermal pad application.
RAID Configuration
Supported RAID Types
Describes the different RAID types (JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1) supported by the drive adapters.
Mode Switch Configuration
Explains how to use the internal mode switch to configure RAID settings like Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, or RAID 1.
Switching From Individual Mode to a RAID Mode
Provides instructions on switching between Individual mode and RAID modes, including warnings about data loss.
Switching From RAID Mode to Individual Mode
Details the process of reverting RAID configurations back to individual drive mode.
Troubleshooting
Recognizing Drive Adapter Issues
Steps to force detection of the drive adapter when Storage & Snapshots or RAID Manager cannot locate it.
Support and Other Resources
Lists helpful resources like documentation, helpdesk, downloads, and community forums for support.
Glossary
QTS
Definition of QTS as the QNAP NAS operating system.
QNAP External RAID Manager
Definition of the utility for viewing QNAP drive adapters on Windows and macOS.
Storage & Snapshots
Definition of the QTS utility for managing storage and snapshots, including drive adapters.
Notices
Limited Warranty
Outlines the limited warranty period and terms for QNAP hardware products.
Disclaimer
Provides legal disclaimers regarding the use of QNAP products, software, and documentation.
FCC Compliance
Details compliance with FCC regulations for digital devices.
CE and Other Regulatory Compliance
Covers CE, SJ/T 11364-2006, VCCI, and BSMI compliance information.
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