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Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
About the TS-x31P3..................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................. 6
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................6
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................7
System Board...........................................................................................................................................8
Drive Numbering.......................................................................................................................................8
Safety Information.........................................................................................................................................9
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................... 10
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................10
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 12
Installing Drives...................................................................................................................................... 12
Replacing Memory Modules................................................................................................................... 16
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 26
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 26
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 27
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 30
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 30
USB One Touch Copy Button..................................................................................................................... 31
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 34
5. Troubleshooting
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS......................................................................... 35
Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................35
Recovering Unintentionally Removed Healthy Drives................................................................................ 36
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 36
6. Glossary
CloudKey.................................................................................................................................................... 37
myQNAPcloud Link.....................................................................................................................................37
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 37
myQNAPcloud ID........................................................................................................................................37
Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 37
QTS.............................................................................................................................................................37
7. Notices
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................38
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 38
TS-x31P3 User Guide
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