TS-x53D TS-253D TS-453D TS-653D User Guide Document Version: 1 05/05/2020
TS-x53D User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3 Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3 Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3 2.
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................50 Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 50 GNU Public License....................................................................................................................................50 FCC Notice................................
TS-x53D User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP TS-x53D NAS 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.
TS-x53D User Guide 2. Product Overview This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP TS-x53D NAS. About TS-x53D The TS-x53D is powered by an Intel® Celeron® quad-core 2.0 GHz NAS with 2.5 GbE connectivity with burst up to 2.7 GHz. In addition to the two built-in 2.5 GbE ports, the TS-x53D supports QNAP networking adapters. It features three USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.2 Generation 1 ports.
TS-x53D User Guide Component Flash memory TS-253D TS-453D TS-653D 4 GB (dual-boot OS protection) Storage Drive bays 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps 6 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps Note The SATA 6 Gbps is also backward compatible with the SATA 3 Gbps. Drive compatibility 3.5-inch bays: • 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives • 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives • 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives SSD cache acceleration support 3.5-inch drive bays: 1 to 2 Hotswapping Supported 3.
TS-x53D User Guide Component TS-253D TS-453D TS-653D Dimensions Form factor Tower Dimensions (H x W x D) 168 x 105 x 226 mm (6.61 x 4.13 x 8.90 in) 168 x 170 x 226 mm (6.61 x 6.69 x 8.90 in) 168 x 235 x 226 mm (6.61 x 9.25 x 8.90 in) Net weight 1.48 kg (3.26 lbs) 2.37 kg (5.22 lbs) 2.87 kg (6.33 lbs) 65W, 100-240V AC 90W, 100-240V AC 120W, 100-240V AC 25.98 W 35.437 W Others Power supply unit Power 12.
TS-x53D User Guide Components Front Panel No. Component No. Component 1 Power button 5 Drive LEDs 2 Status LED 6 USB 3.
TS-x53D User Guide No. Component No. Component 1 PCIe low-profile cover 6 Power input 2 Reset button 7 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45) 3 HDMI 2.0 port 8 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LEDs 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port 9 Kensington security slot 5 USB 2.0 Type-A ports - - Right Panel Note The image does not include the chassis. No. 1 Component PCIe 2.0 x2 No. Component 3 Memory slot 2 - - Note The TS-253D has a PCIe 2.0 x4 slot.
TS-x53D User Guide Drive Numbering TS-253D TS-453D Product Overview 9
TS-x53D User Guide TS-653D Safety Information The following instructions help ensure personal safety and environmental safety. Read these instructions carefully before performing any operations. General Instructions • The NAS should be stored in a secure location with restricted access, controlled through the use of a tool, lock and key, or any means of security.
TS-x53D User Guide • Dispose of used batteries properly according to local regulations or the instructions of the battery manufacturer. 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.
TS-x53D User Guide 4. Optional: Install the expansion cards. For details, see Installing Expansion Cards. 5. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables. 6. Power on the NAS. 7. Install QTS. For details, see QTS Installation. 8. Log on to QTS.
TS-x53D 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, and expansion cards. Installing Drives The TS-x53D is compatible with 3.5-inch hard drives, 2.5-inch hard drives, and 2.5-inch solid-state drives. Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Drive Bays Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
TS-x53D User Guide c. Slide the front cover to the left and then pull. 3. Remove the drive tray. a. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray.
TS-x53D User Guide Important Remember the number of each drive. The drive trays will need to be returned to their original bays. b. Pull the tray handle outward. c. Pull the tray out. 4. Install a drive on the tray. a. Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. b. 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. c. Attach the fastening panels to lock the drive to the tray.
TS-x53D User Guide Note Install screws to transport the NAS with HDDs installed. 5. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle. 6. Attach the front cover. a. Align the front cover with the grooves on the case and then slide to the right.
TS-x53D User Guide b. Slide the lock up to secure the front cover. 7. Power on the NAS. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives and Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Drive Bays Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
TS-x53D User Guide • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades. • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Remove the front cover. a. Locate the locking mechanism on the left side of the NAS. b. Slide the lock down to release the front cover. c. Slide the front cover to the left and then pull.
TS-x53D User Guide 3. Remove the drive tray. a. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray. Important Remember the number of each drive. The drive trays will need to be returned to their original bays. b. Pull the tray handle outward. c. Pull the tray out. 4. Install a drive on the tray. a. Remove the right fastening panel from the drive tray.
TS-x53D User Guide b. 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. c. Attach the screws. 5. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle.
TS-x53D User Guide 6. Attach the front cover. a. Align the front cover with the grooves on the case and then slide to the right. b. Slide the lock up to secure the front cover.
TS-x53D User Guide 7. Power on the NAS. Replacing Memory Modules The NAS has two memory slots. You can increase the memory capacity of the NAS by upgrading the memory module. 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. Important Ensure that each pair uses identical modules. For details on slot numbering, see Right Panel.
TS-x53D User Guide 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4. Remove the front cover. a. Locate the locking mechanism on the left side of the NAS. b. Slide the lock down to unlock the front cover. 5. Remove the drive tray. a. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray.
TS-x53D User Guide Important Remember the number of each drive. The drive trays will need to be returned to their original bays. b. Pull the tray handle outward. c. Pull the tray out. 6. Place the NAS on its right side. Note This image shows the TS-453D model. 7. Optional: Remove an existing module.
TS-x53D User Guide a. Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the module. 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 motherboard. c. Hold the module by the edges. d. Carefully slide the module out of the slot. Warning • Do not touch the internal components, particularly the metal connectors.
TS-x53D User Guide • Do not bend the module. 8. 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. d. Carefully press down on the module until the retention clips lock the module into place. 9. Load the tray into the bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. b. Push the handle.
TS-x53D User Guide 10. Attach the front cover. a. Align the front cover with the grooves on the case and then slide to the right. b. Slide the lock up to secure the front cover. 11. Connect all cables and external attachments. 12. Power on the NAS. 13. Verify that the module is recognized by the NAS. a. Log on to QTS as administrator. b. Go to Control Panel > System > System Status > Hardware Information . c. Check the value for Total memory.
TS-x53D User Guide Installing Expansion Cards The TS-x53D supports selected expansion cards. QNAP branded expansion cards purchased from the company website are shipped with the brackets necessary to fit all QNAP NAS models. The TS-x53D series uses low-profile flat brackets. Note For the list of compatible networking adapters, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/ Warning • Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death.
TS-x53D User Guide c. Slide the front cover to the left and then pull. 5. Remove the drive tray. a. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray.
TS-x53D User Guide b. Pull the tray handle outward. c. Pull the tray out. 6. Remove the case cover. a. Remove the screws on the back of the NAS that connect the case cover to the chassis. Note The number of screws varies depending on the model.
TS-x53D User Guide b. Push down on the top of the case cover and then pull the chassis. c. Pull the chassis to the right until it completely detaches from the case cover. 7. Remove the PCIe cover. a. Remove the screw that secures the cover to the bracket. b. Pull the cover away from the slot.
TS-x53D User Guide 8. Optional: Attach the QNAP bracket to the expansion card. a. Remove all screws of the existing bracket. b. Carefully pull the bracket away from the card. c. Attach the QNAP bracket to the card using the same screws.
TS-x53D User Guide d. Verify that the bracket does not move. 9. Install the expansion card. a. Hold the card by the edges. b. Insert the card into the slot. c. Attach the screw. 10. Attach the case cover. a. Slide the case cover to the right until it connects with the chassis and then pull.
TS-x53D User Guide 11. Attach the front cover. a. Align the front cover with the grooves on the case and then slide to the right. b. Slide the lock up to secure the front cover.
TS-x53D User Guide 12. Connect all cables and external attachments. 13. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 14. Power on the NAS. Installing Expansion Units The TS-x53D supports USB and SATA JBOD expansion units. For details, please see table below. Note For details on expansion unit compatibility and maximum expansion units supported, go to https://www.qnap.com/en/compatibility-expansion/ Expansion Unit Model TR-002 Description Required Accessories • Uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C USB 3.
TS-x53D User Guide Expansion Unit Model TL-D1600S Description • Uses an SFF-8088 interface • Supports SATA HDD/SSD Required Accessories • 4 x SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 connector cables • QXP-1600eS host bus adapter Connecting USB Expansion Units The TS-x53D requires USB Type-A to USB Type-C cables or converters to connect to a USB expansion unit. For the required accessories details, see Installing Expansion Units. For compatible expansion units and maximum units supported, see https://www.qnap.
TS-x53D User Guide 2. Install a host bus adapter on the PCIe slot. Important The QNAP QXP SATA host bus adapter is required for connecting the SATA JBOD enclosure to a host device. Third-party host adapters are not compatible with QNAP JBOD enclosures. For details, see Installing Expansion Cards. 3. Connect the expansion units to the NAS using the following topology. Note The SFF-8088 cable is required to connect the TS-x53D to a desktop NAS. The cable is included in the SATA JBOD package. 4.
TS-x53D User Guide QTS Installation Method Qfinder Pro installation (Recommended) Description If the NAS is connected to your local area network, you can do the following: • Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro. Requirements • Computer • Network cable • Qfinder Pro installer • Complete the steps in the Smart Installation Guide wizard. Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet, you can do the following: • Scan the QR code on the NAS.
TS-x53D User Guide 5. Click Start Smart Installation Guide. 6. Specify the following information. • NAS name: Specify a name with 1 to 14 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), but cannot end with a hyphen. • Password: Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters. The password supports all ASCII characters. 7. Click Next. 8. Specify the time zone, date, and time.
TS-x53D User Guide Note If your NAS is not listed, follow the instructions on the web page to specify the Cloud Key on the NAS. The installation wizard opens in the default web browser. 5. Create an account or sign in to myQNAPcloud. Note You must return to this page to complete the installation after creating an account. 6. Specify the myQNAPcloud device name for the NAS. Note • The myQNAPcloud device name is used when remotely accessing the NAS.
TS-x53D User Guide 19. Click Confirm. QTS is installed. Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection Warning Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding. 1. Connect an HDMI display to the NAS. 2. Connect a USB keyboard to the NAS. 3. Power on the NAS. The Welcome screen of the Smart Installation Guide appears. 4. Select Start Smart Installation Guide. 5. Select No, skip this process.
TS-x53D User Guide 4. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic NAS operations. Power Button Operation User Action Result Power on Press the button once. The NAS powers on. Power off Press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds. The NAS powers off. Force power off Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. The NAS shuts down. Important Use this method only when the NAS is unresponsive.
TS-x53D User Guide Reset Button Operation Basic system reset User Action Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. Result The following settings are reset to default: • System administrator password: MAC address of adapter 1 without special characters. For example, if the MAC address of adapter 1 is 11:22:33:44:55:66, then the admin password will be 112233445566. Tip You can find the MAC address of adapter 1 using Qfinder Pro. A label attached to the device also lists the address as MAC1.
TS-x53D User Guide This feature supports incremental backups. The NAS only copies files that were modified or added after the last backup. LEDs LEDs indicate system status and related information when the NAS is powered on. The following LED information applies only when the drive is correctly installed and when the NAS is connected to the network. For details on the location of the LEDs, see Components. LED System Status Status Flashes green and red alternately every 0.
TS-x53D User Guide LED Status 2.5 Gigabit LAN Orange (Front) Description • The Ethernet port is connected to a gigabit network. • The Ethernet port is connected to a 2.5 gigabit network. • The Ethernet port is connected to a 10 megabit network. • The Ethernet port is connected to a 100 megabit network. 2.5 Gigabit Speed LAN (Rear) Off There is no network connection. Green The Ethernet port is connected to a 2.5 gigabit network. Orange • The Ethernet port is connected to a gigabit network.
TS-x53D User Guide LED Status USB One Touch Flashes blue 2 times per Copy port second Description • A USB device (connected to the USB One Touch Copy port) is being mounted. • A USB device (connected to the USB One Touch Copy port) is being disconnected. • A USB device (connected to the USB One Touch Copy port) is being accessed. Blue A USB device (connected to the USB One Touch Copy port) is mounted. Off No USB device is detected. Audio Alert Duration Frequency Short beep (0.
TS-x53D User Guide 5. Troubleshooting This chapter describes basic troubleshooting information. Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS If Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud is unable to locate the NAS during QTS installation, the drives or data may be faulty. 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Remove all drives. 3. Power on the NAS. 4. Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud. 5. Reinsert the drives. 6. Continue with the QTS installation.
TS-x53D User Guide Recovering Unintentionally Removed Healthy Drives The NAS supports exclusive RAID recovery technology to recover failed RAID disk volumes from unintentional disconnection or removal of drives. Users can recover an inactive RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 volume to degraded mode, or an inactive RAID 0 and JBOD configuration to normal.
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TS-x53D User Guide SJ/T 11364-2006 本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的年限。本产品 可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉 (Cd) 六价铬 (CR(VI)) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) 壳体 0 0 0 0 0 0 显示 0 0 0 0 0 0 印刷电路板 0 0 0 0 0 0 金属螺帽 0 0 0 0 0 0 电缆组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 风扇组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 电力供应组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X
