Tip
QNAP recommends replacing legacy volumes with newer volumes. To replace a legacy
volume, back up all data, create a new thick, thin, or static volume, and then restore the
data to the new volume.
The System Volume
The system volume is a regular static or thick volume that QTS uses to store system data such as logs,
metadata, and thumbnails. By default, applications are installed to the system volume. If no system volume
exists, either because the NAS has recently been initialized or the system volume was deleted, QTS will
assign the next static or thick volume that you create as the system volume.
Important
QNAP recommends creating a system volume of at least 10GB. This is to prevent errors
caused by insufficient system volume space
Volume Configuration
Volumes divide the NAS storage space into separate areas. You can create one large volume or multiple
smaller volumes. Each volume can contain one or more shared folders, which are used to store and share
files.
Configuration
Advantage
Description
Single Volume
Example:
• Volume 1
• Shared Folder 1
• Shared Folder 2
• Shared Folder 3
• Shared Folder 4
Simplicity
Creating one volume is quick and easy. After the
initial setup, you do not have to worry about
changing volume sizes or creating new volumes.
Speed
Single static volumes are faster because they do
not require a storage pool.
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