User Guide

Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
About the HS-453DX.................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................. 6
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................8
System Board...........................................................................................................................................8
Front Drive Numbering............................................................................................................................. 9
Installation Requirements............................................................................................................................. 9
Setting Up the NAS.......................................................................................................................................9
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 11
Drive Installation..................................................................................................................................... 11
Replacing Memory Modules...................................................................................................................23
IC Thermal Pads.....................................................................................................................................29
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 36
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 37
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 38
Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection............................................................................................ 40
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 42
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 42
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 42
Beep Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 44
5. Troubleshooting
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS......................................................................... 45
Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................45
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 45
6. Glossary
CloudKey.................................................................................................................................................... 47
CloudLink....................................................................................................................................................47
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 47
myQNAPcloud ID........................................................................................................................................47
Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 47
QTS.............................................................................................................................................................47
7. Notices
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................48
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 48
GNU Public License....................................................................................................................................48
HS-453DX User Guide
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