Contents
About the TS-h973AX...................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 6
Components................................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................8
Drive Numbering.......................................................................................................................................9
Safety Information.........................................................................................................................................9
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................... 10
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................11
3. Installation and Configuration
Drive Installation.....................................................................................................................................12
Replacing Memory Modules................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting USB Expansion Units.......................................................................................................... 27
Installing QuTS hero Using Qfinder Pro................................................................................................. 30
Installing QuTS hero Using the Cloud Key............................................................................................. 32
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 35
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 35
USB One Touch Copy Button..................................................................................................................... 36
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 36
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 38
NAS Migration Requirements..................................................................................................................... 40
Status and Setting Changes After NAS Migration...................................................................................... 40
Migrating a NAS..........................................................................................................................................41
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS......................................................................... 42
Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................42
Recovering Unintentionally Removed Healthy Drives................................................................................ 43
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 43
TS-h973AX User Guide
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