Data and Settings
After NAS Migration
Shared folders
All shared folders and the downloaded files stored in them are
retained.
Warning
To prevent data loss, back up and save encryption keys
or passwords of encrypted shared folders in a safe
place before migration.
Important
Folder permissions on the destination NAS must be
reconfigured after migration.
Network
• If the number of network ports or network port specifications
on the destination NAS is different from the source NAS, the
following network and virtual settings may change and require
reconfiguration: port trunking, virtual machines, Thunderbolt, USB
QuickAccess, and more.
• You must reconfigure network settings when the source NAS is
running on QTS 4.3.5 or earlier versions.
Windows AD configuration
Windows AD configurations must be reconfigured.
Licenses
Licenses are not migrated.
Warning
To prevent losing all your software licenses, QNAP
recommends deactivating licenses on the source NAS
before data migration.
Applications
If the destination NAS has less RAM than the source NAS, the following
features and applications might not function: Virtualization Station,
Qsirch, and Snapshots.
Services
Only services supported by the destination NAS are available.
Multimedia features
Some multimedia features are disabled by default.
Migrating a NAS
Important
Before performing NAS migration, ensure that you understand all requirements and
possible changes after migration.
For details see the following topics:
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Status and setting changes after NAS migration
1. Power off the source NAS and the destination NAS.
2. Remove the drives.
Important
QNAP recommends following the source NAS drive order when installing the drives. Take note
of the drive tray order when removing the drives.
a. Remove the drives from the source NAS.
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