QNAP TVS 72N Series, User Manual

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4. QTS Installation
The TVS-x72N uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following
methods.
Method Description Requirements
Qfinder Pro installation
(Recommended) If the NAS is connected to your
local area network, you can do the
following:
• Locate the NAS using Qfinder
Pro.
• Complete the steps in the
Smart Installation Guide
wizard.
For details, see Installing QTS
Using Qfinder Pro .
• Computer
• Network cable
• Qfinder Pro installer
Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the
internet, you can do the following:
• Scan the QR code on the
NAS.
• Log into your myQNAPcloud
account.
• Use CloudLink to remotely
access your NAS.
• Complete the steps in the
Smart Installation Guide
wizard.
For details, see Installing QTS
Using the Cloud Key .
• Computer or mobile device
• Network cable
• myQNAPcloud account
• CloudKey
Local installation If the NAS supports HDMI output,
you can do the following:
• Connect the NAS to the
required hardware.
• Complete the steps in the
Smart Installation Guide
wizard.
For details, see Installing QTS
Using an HDMI Connection .
• Monitor
• HDMI cable
• USB keyboard or Remote
control (not available on all
models)
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro
Warning
Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
1. Power on the NAS.
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