2. Installation and Access
This chapter provides specific hardware installation and switch access steps.
Installation requirements
Category
Item
Environment
• 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 the switch ventilation or apply
pressure to the switch or power cord.
Hardware and peripherals
• Computer or NAS
• Network cable
Tools
• Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver
• Flat head screwdriver
• Anti-static wrist strap
Setting up the switch
1. Place your switch in an environment that meets the requirements.
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2. Power on the switch.
3. Connect the switch to a computer or network.
Connecting the switch to a computer or network
4. Log in to QSS.
Connecting the switch to a computer or network
You can connect the switch to a computer or local area network. For details, see the following topics:
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Connecting the switch to a computer
•
Connecting the switch to a network
Connecting the switch to a computer
Connecting the switch to a QNAP NAS allows you to expand storage capacity and back up data to another
NAS through network cable connections to a host port on the switch. However, you must connect the switch
to a computer to configure the settings.
1. Power on the switch.
2. Connect the switch to a computer.
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