14.
Connect all cables and external attachments.
15.
Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
16.
Power on the NAS.
Installing Expansion Cards
A QM2 card is pre-installed on the PCIe slot.
The NAS supports selected expansion cards, some of which require QNAP PCIe brackets. QNAP-branded
expansion cards purchased from the company website are shipped with the brackets necessary to fit all
QNAP NAS models. The TS-453BT3 series uses low-profile flat brackets.
For details on supported expansion cards and brackets, go to
Warning
• Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow
instructions can result in serious injury or death.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
1.
Check the expansion cards and brackets supported by your model on the QNAP website.
a.
Go to
.
b.
Click
Search by NAS
.
c.
Specify the number of bays and the specific model of your NAS.
d.
Under
Category
, select
Expansion Card
.
e.
Locate the expansion card model in the list and then click the corresponding
Note
icon.
2.
Power off the NAS.
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