Setting up the JBOD enclosure..........................13 3. Hardware Installation Installing drives................................14 Installing 3.5-inch hard drives on the TL-R1200PES-RP or TL-R1600PES-RP..........14 Installing 3.5-inch hard drives on the TL-R2400PES-RP..................16 Installing 2.5-inch solid-state drives on the TL-R1200PES-RP or TL-R1600PES-RP........19 Installing 2.5-inch solid-state drives on the TL-R2400PES-RP................ 21 Connecting and disconnecting the JBOD enclosure....................24...
Please keep the original packaging and packaging materials. If you want to return the product or send it for repairs, please use the original packaging to avoid damage. QNAP reserves the right not to provide a refund or warranty service for products that are damaged due to improper packaging.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Moving Parts • Moving fan blades: Keep your body parts away from moving fan blades while the device is connected to a power source. • Moving components: Keep your body parts away from other moving components.
This chapter provides basic information about your QNAP JBOD enclosure. About the TL-Rx00PES-RP JBOD series The QNAP TL-Rx00PES-RP JBOD enclosures are designed to increase the capacity and utility of your NAS, providing a wide range of storage applications. You can manage installed drives independently or configure them as software RAID groups using the host NAS.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Component TL-R1200PES-RP TL-R1600PES-RP TL-R2400PES-RP Dimensions (H x W x 88.65 x 482.2 x 423.8 mm 131.3 x 482.2 x 425.3 mm 176.15 x 480.74 x 672.05 (3.49 x 18.98 x 16.68 in) (5.17 x 18.98 x 16.74 in)
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP TL-R2400PES-RP Component Component Drive LED Link LED Power button Fan error LED Status LED Rear panel TL-R1200PES-RP Product Overview...
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP TL-R1600PES-RP TL-R2400PES-RP Component Component Connector link LED (upstream) Power supply unit 2 Connector access LED (upstream) SFF-8644 1x2 port (downstream) Note This port is for connecting to a downstream JBOD enclosure in a cascade connection.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Component Component Connector link LED (downstream) SFF-8644 1x2 port (upstream) Note This port is for connecting to a host NAS or an upstream JBOD enclosure in a cascade connection. Connector access LED (downstream)
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Setting up the JBOD enclosure Important Read all safety requirements and information in Safety information carefully before setting up the JBOD enclosure or installing JBOD enclosure components. 1. Place the JBOD enclosure in an environment that meets the requirements.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 3. Hardware Installation This section provides information on installing drives, connecting and disconnecting the JBOD enclosure from a NAS, hot-swapping redundant power supply units, and rail kits. Installing drives The TL-Rx00PES-RP is compatible with 3.5-inch hard drives and 2.5-inch solid-state drives.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 3. Install a drive on the tray. a. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the bottom of the drive are aligned with the holes on the bottom of the tray.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. 5. Power on the JBOD enclosure. Note The JBOD enclosure may take up to 30 seconds to detect the new device.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP b. Push the button to release the tray handle. c. Pull the tray out. 3. Install a drive on the tray. a. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the sides of the drive are aligned with the holes on the sides of the tray.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 4. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. c. Slide the lock to the right. Hardware Installation...
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 5. Power on the JBOD enclosure. Note The JBOD enclosure may take up to 30 seconds to detect the new device. Installing 2.5-inch solid-state drives on the TL-R1200PES-RP or TL-R1600PES-RP Warning •...
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 3. Install a drive on the tray. a. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the bottom of the drive are aligned with the holes on the bottom of the tray.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. 5. Power on the JBOD enclosure. Note The JBOD enclosure may take up to 30 seconds to detect the new device.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP b. Push the button to release the tray handle. c. Pull the tray out. 3. Install a drive on the tray. a. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the bottom of the drive are aligned with the holes on the bottom of the tray.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 4. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. c. Slide the lock to the right. Hardware Installation...
Connecting the JBOD enclosure to a NAS To connect the JBOD enclosure to a NAS, you must use a compatible NAS model with a recommended QNAP operating system version and the latest BIOS firmware version. Depending on the PCIe slot on the NAS, you must also install a compatible host bus adapter on the NAS and use a compatible connector cable.
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NAS operating system • QTS 5.1.2 or later • QuTS hero h5.1.2 or later For the latest QNAP operating system for your NAS model, go to https:// download.qnap.com/. NAS BIOS The NAS must be installed with the latest BIOS firmware version.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP • For the maximum number of expansion cards and JBOD enclosures supported by your NAS model, go to https://www.qnap.com/go/compatibility-expansion/. • You can purchase QNAP expansion cards and cables from https://shop.qnap.com/ an authorized reseller.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP • For the location of the upstream ports, see Rear panel. 5. Optional: Connect additional JBOD enclosures to the NAS. Important When connecting multiple JBOD enclosures, make sure both the power cable and CAB- PCIE10M-8644-4X cables are properly connected to the first JBOD, and then make your way down the rest of the JBOD enclosures.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Note • When using the CAB-PCIE10M-8644-4X cable, always connect to the left side of the port for both upstream and downstream ports. • When both ports of the host bus adapter are connected, the total bandwidth of the PCIe slot on the NAS is shared between the two connections.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Skip this step if the NAS is already powered on and you are hot-connecting the JBOD enclosure. 8. Verify that the JBOD enclosures are recognized by the NAS. a. Log on to QTS or QuTS hero as an administrator.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 3. Insert the new PSU. 4. Connect the power cord to the PSU and the electrical outlet. Rail kits Rail kits are not included with the device and must be purchased separately. For details, contact an authorized reseller or go to http://shop.qnap.com.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP You can find installation information in the rail kit package. Hardware Installation...
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 4. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations of the JBOD enclosure. Power button Operation User Action Result Power on Press the button once. The device powers on or wakes up from standby mode.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Link LED Status Description Green The connected ports are fully connected. No cable is connected. Connector Link LED Status Description Green The device is fully connected. Orange The device is not fully connected.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 5. Troubleshooting This chapter describes basic troubleshooting information. Forcing Storage & Snapshots to recognize the JBOD enclosure If Storage & Snapshots is unable to locate the JBOD enclosure during operation, the drives or data on the JBOD enclosure may be faulty.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 5. Remove the failed drive from the JBOD enclosure. 6. Wait for 30 seconds or until the JBOD enclosure beeps twice. 7. Remove the failed drive from the drive tray. 8. Insert the new drive into the drive tray.
QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP 6. Glossary QNAP NAS operating system QuTS hero QNAP NAS operating system featuring ZFS file system Storage & Snapshots QTS utility that allows you to view and configure QNAP JBOD enclosures connected to a QNAP NAS Glossary...
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Other company names and products mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. GNU General Public License Version 3, 29 June 2007 Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP “Copyright” also means copyright-like laws that apply to other kinds of works, such as semiconductor masks. “The Program” refers to any copyrightable work licensed under this License. Each licensee is addressed as “you”.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP for which you do not control copyright. Those thus making or running the covered works for you must do so exclusively on your behalf, under your direction and control, on terms that prohibit them from making any copies of your copyrighted material outside their relationship with you.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP a. Convey the object code in, or embodied in, a physical product (including a physical distribution medium), accompanied by the Corresponding Source fixed on a durable physical medium customarily used for software interchange.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP Corresponding Source conveyed, and Installation Information provided, in accord with this section must be in a format that is publicly documented (and with an implementation available to the public in source code form), and must require no special password or key for unpacking, reading or copying.
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QNAP JBOD Enclosure User Guide | TL-R1200PES-RP, TL-R1600PES-RP, TL-R2400PES-RP your license, and (b) permanently, if the copyright holder fails to notify you of the violation by some reasonable means prior to 60 days after the cessation. Moreover, your license from a particular copyright holder is reinstated permanently if the copyright...
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Important Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. VCCI notice この装置は、クラス...
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