1. Preface
About This Guide
This guide provides information on the QNAP TS-431KX and TS-431X3 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.
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Notes provide default configuration settings and other supplementary
information.
Important notes provide information on required configuration settings and other
critical information.
Tips provide recommendations or alternative methods of performing tasks or
configuring settings.
Warnings provide information that, when ignored, may result in potential loss,
injury, or even death.
TS-431KX/TS-431X3 User Guide
Preface
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