1. Preface
About This Guide
This guide provides information on the QNAP TS-x53BU 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 a task or
configuring settings.
Warnings provide information, that when ignored, may result to potential loss,
injury, or even death.
TS-x53BU User Guide
Preface
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