Connecting SATA JBOD Expansion Units
To connect the device to a SATA JBOD expansion unit, a host bus adapter must be installed on the NAS. For
required accessories details, see
1. Power off the NAS.
2. Install a host bus adapter on the PCIe slot.
Important
The QNAP QXP host bus adapter is required for connecting the SATA JBOD enclosure to a host
device. Third-party host bus adapters are not compatible with QNAP JBOD enclosures.
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3. Connect the expansion unit to the NAS.
4. Power on the expansion unit.
5. Power on the NAS.
6. Verify that the expansion unit is recognized by the NAS.
a. Log on to QTS as administrator.
b. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Overview > System .
c. Verify that the expansion unit is listed.
Connecting USB Expansion Units
To connect the device to USB expansion units, USB Type-A to USB Type-C cables or USB Type-C to USB Type-C
cables are required.
For required accessories details, see
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1. Connect the expansion unit to the NAS.
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