Data and Settings
After NAS 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, and more.
Windows AD configuration
Windows AD configurations must be reconfigured.
Licenses
Licenses are not migrated.
Warning
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.
b. Remove the drive trays from the destination NAS.
3. Install the drives.
a. Install source NAS drives onto the destination NAS drive trays.
b. Insert the drive trays into the destination NAS.
4. Power on the destination NAS.
5. Log on to QuTS hero as an administrator on the destination NAS.
The destination NAS automatically checks for the latest firmware update.
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