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Installation Requirements
Category Item
Environment • Room temperature: 0 to 40˚C (32 to 104˚F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5 to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
• Flat, anti-static surface with no exposure to direct sunlight, liquids,
and chemicals
Hardware and peripherals • Storage drives
For details on compatible drives, go to https://www.qnap.com/
compatibility/ .
• Network cable
Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver
• Anti-static wrist strap
Setting Up the NAS
Important
Read all safety requirements and information in Safety Information carefully before setting
up the NAS or installing NAS components.
1. Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements.
For details, see
Installation Requirements .
2. Install the drives.
For details, see the following topics:
• Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
• Installing 2.5-inch Drives or Solid State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
• Installing Solid State Drives on Solid State Drive Trays
• Installing M.2 Solid State Drives
3. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables.
4. Power on the NAS.
5. Install QTS.
For details, see
QTS Installation .
6. Log on to QTS.
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