The “Turbo NAS” & “Turbo vNAS” are hereafter referred to as “NAS”.
The product you purchased may not support certain functions dedicated to specific
models.
All features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change
without prior notice or obligation.
Information presented is subject to change without notice.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP and the QNAP logo are registered trademarks of QNAP Systems, Inc. Other
products and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their
respective companies.
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DISCLAIMER
In no event shall QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP) liability exceed the price paid for the product
from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use
of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. QNAP makes no warranty
or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the
contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically
disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
QNAP reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation
without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Note:
Back up your system periodically to avoid any potential data loss. QNAP disclaims any
responsibility of all sorts of data loss or recovery.
Should you return any components of the NAS package for refund or maintenance,
make sure they are carefully packed for shipping. Any form of damages due to
improper packaging will not be compensated.
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Regulatory Notice
FCC Notice
QNAP NAS comply with different FCC compliance classes. Please refer the Appendix for
details. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to the following corresponding
TS-1679U-RP, AND TS-EC1679U-RP ONLY) ................................................... 69
Technical Support ............................................................................................ 73
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ....................................................................... 74
Appendix A: Product Compliance Class ............................................................. 87
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Safety Warnings
1. The NAS can operate normally in the temperature of 0ºC–40ºC and relative humidity
of 0%–95%. Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated.
2. The power cord and devices connected to the NAS must provide correct supply voltage
(100W, 90–264V).
3. Do not place the NAS in direct sunlight or near chemicals. Make sure the temperature
and humidity of the environment are in optimized level.
4. Unplug the power cord and all connected cables before cleaning. Wipe the NAS with a
dry towel. Do not use chemical or aerosol to clean the NAS.
5. Do not place any objects on the NAS for the server’s normal operation and to avoid
overheat.
6. Use the flat head screws in the product package to lock the hard disks in the NAS when
installing hard disks for proper operation.
7. Do not place the NAS near any liquid.
8. Do not place the NAS on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.
9. Make sure the voltage is correct in the location where the NAS is installed. Contact the
distributor or the local power supply company for the information.
10. Do not place any object on the power cord.
11. Do not attempt to repair the NAS in any occasions. Improper disassembly of the
product may expose the users to electric shock or other risks. For any enquiries,
please contact the distributor.
12. The chassis NAS models should only be installed in the server room and maintained by
the authorized server manager or IT administrator. The server room is locked by key or
keycard access and only certified staff is allowed to enter the server room.
Warning:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do NOT touch the fan inside the system to avoid serious injuries.
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System
TS-112P
TS-212P
CPU
ARM 1.6GHz
ARM 1.6GHz
Memory
512MB DDR2
512MB DDR2
Flash
16MB
16MB
Memory replaceable
No
No
Number of SODIMM
slots
0
0
Number of hard drive
slots
1
2
System
TS-131
TS-231
TS-431
CPU
Dual-core ARM™ Cortex™
-A9 1.2GHz
Dual-core ARM™ Cortex™
-A9 1.2GHz
Dual-core ARM™ Cortex™
-A9 1.2GHz
Memory
512MB DDR3
512MB DDR3
512MB DDR3
Flash
512MB
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
No
No
No
Number of SODIMM
slots
0 0 0
Number of hard drive
slots
1
2
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Chapter 1. CPU and Memory Specifications
Caution: Modifying the hardware, software, or firmware of the QNAP products will
void the warranty. QNAP is not responsible for any form of damage or loss of data caused
by modding the QNAP products. Users should bear their own risks of all sorts of possible
data loss or system instabilities due to changing the hardware parts, modifying the default
system firmware or installing any unauthorized third party applications on QNAP products.
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System
TS-231+
TS-431+
CPU
Dual-core ARM™
Cortex™ -A15 1.4GHz
Dual-core ARM™
Cortex™ -A15 1.4GHz
Memory
1GB DDR3
1GB DDR3
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
No
No
Number of SODIMM
slots
0 0 Number of hard drive
slots
2
4
System
HS-210
CPU
ARM 1.6GHz
Memory
512MB DDR3
Flash
16MB
Memory replaceable
No
Number of SODIMM
slots
0
Number of hard drive
slots
2
System
TS-269H
CPU
Dual-core Intel
®
1.6
GHz
Memory
2GB DDR3
Flash
512MB
Memory replaceable
No
Number of SODIMM
slots
0
Number of hard drive
slots
2
10
System
TS-879 Pro
TS-1079 Pro
TS-879U-RP
CPU
Dual-core Intel® Core™
i3 3.30 GHz
Dual-core Intel® Core™
i3 3.30 GHz
Dual-core Intel® Core™
i3 3.30 GHz
Memory
2GB DDR3 RAM
2GB DDR3 RAM
4GB DDR3 RAM
Flash
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
Memory replaceable
No
No
Yes
Number of
LONG-DIMM slot
2 2 4
Number of hard drive
slots
8
10
8
Number of expansion
slots
1 1 2
System
TS-1279U-RP
TS-EC879U-RP
TS-EC1279U-RP
CPU
Dual-core Intel® Core™
i3 3.30 GHz
Quad-core Intel®
Xeon™ 3.20 GHz
Quad-core Intel®
Xeon™ 3.20 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3 RAM
4GB DDR3 ECC RAM
4GB DDR3 ECC RAM
Flash
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
Memory replaceable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Number of
LONG-DIMM slot
4 4 4
Number of hard drive
slots
12 8 12
Number of expansion
slots
2 2 2
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System
TS-1679U-RP
TS-EC1679U-RP
CPU
Dual-core Intel® Core™
i3 3.30 GHz
Quad-core Intel®
Xeon™ 3.20 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3 RAM
4GB DDR3 ECC RAM
Flash
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
Memory replaceable
Yes
Yes
Number of
LONG-DIMM slot
4
4
Number of hard drive
slots
16
16
Number of expansion
slots
2
2
System
TS-451U
TS-453U
TS-453U-RP
CPU
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.41 GHz (up
to 2.58GHz)
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Memory
1GB DDR3 (Expandable
RAM, up to 8GB)
4GB/8GB DDR3
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
4GB/8GB DDR3
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
Flash
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
Memory replaceable
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1333 RAM)
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1333 RAM)
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1333 RAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2 2 2
Number of hard drive
slots
4 4 4
Power supply unit
250W
250W
2 x 250W
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System
TS-853U
TS-853U-RP
CPU
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Memory
4GB/8GB DDR3
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
4GB/8GB DDR3
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
Flash
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
Memory replaceable
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1333 DRAM)
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1333 DRAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
8
8
Power supply unit
250W
2 x 250W
System
TS-1253U
TS-1253U-RP
CPU
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Memory
4GB/8GB DDR3
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
4GB/8GB DDR3
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
Flash
512MB (USB DOM)
512MB (USB DOM)
Memory replaceable
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1333 RAM)
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1333 RAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
12
12
Power supply unit
250W
2 x 250W
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System
TS-470U-SP
TS-470U-RP
CPU
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.7 GHz
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.7 GHz
Memory
2GB DDR3
2GB DDR3
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3-1333 RAM)
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3-1333 RAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
4 4 Power supply unit
250W (Upgradeable to
redundant power)
2 x 250W
PCI-E expansion slot
No
No System
TS-870U-RP
TS-1270U-RP
CPU
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.4 GHz
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.4 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR3
4GB DDR3
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes
Yes
Number of SODIMM
slots
4
4
Number of hard drive
slots
8
12
Power supply unit
2 x 300W
2 x 500W
PCI-E expansion slot
Yes
Yes
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System
IS-400 Pro
CPU
Dual-core Intel® 1.1
GHz
Memory
2GB DDR3
Flash
512MB (USB DOM)
CPU replaceable
No
Memory replaceable
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3-1333 RAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
Number of hard drive
slots
4 (2.5" only)
System
TS-251C
TS-251 / TS-251-4G
CPU
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.41 GHz (up
to 2.58GHz)
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.41 GHz (up
to 2.58GHz)
Memory
1GB DDR3L
1GB / 4GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up
to 8GB)
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
No
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM RAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
0
2
Number of hard drive
slots
2 (3.5” HDDs only)
2
IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
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System
TS-451 / TS-451-4G
TS-451S
CPU
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.41 GHz (up
to 2.58GHz)
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.41 GHz (up
to 2.58GHz)
Memory
1GB / 4GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
1GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM RAM)
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM RAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
4
4 (2.5” only)
IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
System
TS-651 / TS-651-4G
TS-851 / TS-851-4G
CPU
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.41 GHz (up
to 2.58GHz)
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.41 GHz (up
to 2.58GHz)
Memory
1GB / 4GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
1GB / 4GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
6 8 IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
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System
HS-251 / HS-251-2G
CPU
Dual-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.41 GHz (up
to 2.58GHz)
Memory
1GB / 2GB DDR3L
Flash
512MB
CPU replaceable
No
Memory replaceable
No
Number of SODIMM
slots
0
Number of hard drive
slots
2
IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
System
TS-253 Pro /
TS-253 Pro-8G
TS-453mini-2G /
TS-453mini-8G
TS-453 Pro /
TS-453 Pro-8G
CPU
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Memory
2GB / 8GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
2GB / 8GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
2GB / 8GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
Flash
512MB
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2 2 2
Number of hard drive
slots
2 4 4
LCD panel
No
No
Yes
IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
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System
TS-653 Pro /
TS-653 Pro-8G
TS-853 Pro /
TS-853 Pro-8G
CPU
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Memory
2GB / 8GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
2GB / 8GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
6
8
LCD panel
Yes
Yes
IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
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System
TS-453S Pro
(Formerly the
SS-453 Pro)
TS-853S Pro
(Formerly the
SS-853 Pro)
CPU
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Quad-core Intel®
Celeron™ 2.0 GHz (up
to 2.41GHz)
Memory
4GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
4GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
8GB)
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Yes (DDR3L-1333
SODIMM DRAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
4 (2.5” only)
8 (2.5” only)
LCD panel
No
Yes
IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
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System
TVS-463-4G /
TVS-463-8G
TVS-663-4G /
TVS-663-8G
CPU
Quad-core AMD
2.4 GHz
Quad-core AMD
2.4 GHz
Memory
4/8 GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up
to 16GB)
4/8 GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
16GB)
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1600 RAM)
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1600 RAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
4
6
PCI-E expansion slot
1 1 LCD panel
Yes
Yes
IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
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System
TVS-863-4G /
TVS-863-8G
TVS-863+-8G /
TVS-863+-16G
CPU
Quad-core AMD
2.4 GHz
Quad-core AMD
2.4 GHz
Memory
4/8 GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
16GB)
8/16 GB DDR3L
(Expandable RAM, up to
16GB)
Flash
512MB
512MB
Memory replaceable
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1600 RAM)
Yes (Compatible with
DDR3L-1600 RAM)
Number of SODIMM
slots
2
2
Number of hard drive
slots
8 8 PCI-E expansion slot
1
1 (Pre-installed 1-port
10GbE NIC)
LCD panel
Yes
Yes
IR sensor
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
Yes (QNAP remote
control: RM-IR002)
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System
Power button
(Turn on)
Power button
(Hardware turn
off)
Power button
(Force turn off)
All models
Press once
1.5 sec
5 sec
System
Basic system reset
(1 beep)
Advanced system reset
(2 beeps)
All models
3 sec
10 sec
Chapter 2. Power Button and Reset Button Behavior
Power button: Press to turn on or turn off.
Reset button: Press to reset the system settings.
Basic system reset (3 sec)
Press the reset button for 3 seconds, a beep sound will be heard. The following settings are
reset to default:
System administration password: admin
TCP/IP configuration: Obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP
TCP/IP configuration: Disable Jumbo Frame
TCP/IP configuration: If port trunking is enabled (dual LAN models only), the port
trunking mode will be reset to “Active Backup (Failover)”.
System Port: 8080 (system service port)
Security Level: Low (Allow all connections)
LCD panel password: (blank)*
VLAN will be disabled
*This feature is only provided by the NAS models with LCD panels. Please visit
http://www.qnap.com for details.
Advanced system reset (10 sec)
Press the reset button for 10 seconds; you will hear two beeps at the third and the tenth
seconds. The NAS will reset all the system settings to default as it does by web-based
system reset in “Administration” > “Restore to Factory Default” except all the data are
reserved. The settings such as the users, user groups, and the network share folders
previously created will be cleared. To retrieve the old data after the advanced system reset,
create the same network share folders on the NAS and the data will be accessible again.
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System
Number of seconds (press the one touch copy button to
trigger data copy)
All NAS models
0.5 sec
Chapter 3. USB One Touch Copy
Data Copy by the Front USB Port
The NAS supports instant data copy backup from the external USB device to the NAS or the
other way round by the front one touch copy button. To use this function, follow the steps
below:
1. Make sure a hard drive is installed and formatted on the NAS. The default network
share Qusb or Usb is created.
2. Turn on the NAS.
3. Configure the behavior of the Copy button on “Backup” > “USB one touch copy” page.
4. Connect the USB storage device to the front USB port of the NAS.
5. Press the Copy button. The USB LED will flash. The data will be copied to or from the
USB device according to the NAS settings.
Note:
This feature adopts incremental backup. After the first time data backup, the NAS only
copies the changed files since the last backup.
This feature is only available on certain NAS models. Please refer to the product
specification table for details at www.qnap.com.
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25
LED
Color
LED Status
Description
System
Status
Red/
Green
Flashes green
and red
alternately
every 0.5 sec
1. The hard drive on the NAS is being
formatted.
2. The NAS is being initialized.
3. The system firmware is being updated.
4. RAID rebuilding is in process.
5. Online RAID Capacity Expansion is in
process.
6. Online RAID Level Migration is in process.
Red
1. The hard drive is invalid.
2. The disk volume has reached its full
capacity.
3. The disk volume is going to be full.
4. The system fan is out of function.
5. An error occurs when accessing
(read/write) the disk data.
6. A bad sector is detected on the hard
drive.
7. The NAS is in degraded read-only mode
(2 member drives fail in a RAID 5 or RAID
6 configuration, the disk data can still be
read).
8. Hardware self-test error.
Flashes red
every 0.5 sec
The NAS is in degraded mode (one member
drive fails in RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 6
configuration).
Flashes green
every 0.5 sec
1. The NAS is starting up.
2. The NAS is not configured.
3. A hard disk drive is not formatted.
Flashes green
every 2
seconds
The NAS is in S3 sleep mode1.
Green
The NAS is ready.
Chapter 4. LED and Alarm Buzzer Specifications
The LED indicators of the NAS indicate the system status and information. When the NAS is
turned on, check the following items to make sure the system status is normal. Note that
the following LED information is applicable only when users have properly installed the hard
drive, and connected the NAS to the network and the power supply.
1
This feature is only available on certain NAS models. Please refer to the product specification table
for details at www.qnap.com.
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LED
Color
LED Status
Description
Off
All the hard disk drives on the NAS are in
standby mode.
LAN
Orange
Orange
The disk data is being accessed from the
network and a read/write error occurs during
the process.
Flashes
orange
The NAS is being accessed from the network.
10 GbE2
Green
Green
The 10GbE network expansion card is
installed.
Off
No 10GbE network expansion card is installed.
HDD3
Red/
Green
Flashes red
The disk data is being accessed and a
read/write error occurs during the process.
Red
A hard disk drive read/write error occurs.
Flashes green
The disk data is being accessed.
Green
The hard disk drive can be accessed.
USB3
Blue
Flashes blue
every 0.5 sec
1. A USB device (connected to the front USB
port) is being detected.
2. A USB device (connected to the front USB
port) is being removed from the NAS.
3. The USB device (connected to the front
USB port of the NAS) is being accessed.
4. The data is being copied to or from the
external USB or eSATA device.
Blue
A front USB device is detected (after the
device is mounted).
Off
1. No USB device is detected.
2. The NAS has finished copying the data to
or from the USB device connected to the
front USB port.
eSATA3
Orange
Flashes
The eSATA device is being accessed.
Off
No eSATA device can be detected.
2
The 10 GbE network expansion function is only supported by the TVS-463, TVS-663,
TVS-863/863+, TS-879 Pro, TS-1079 Pro, TS-879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP,
TS-EC1279U-RP, TS-1679U-RP, TS-EC1679U-RP, TS-870U-RP, and TS-1270U-RP.
3
This feature is only available on certain NAS models. Please refer to the product specification table
for details at www.qnap.com.
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Beep alarm (for all NAS models)
Beep sound
Number of Times
Description
Short beep (0.5 sec)
1
1. The NAS is starting up.
2. The NAS is being shut down
(software shutdown).
3. The user presses the reset button to
reset the NAS.
4. The system firmware has been
updated.
Short beep (0.5 sec)
3
The user tries to copy the NAS data to the
external storage device from the front
USB port, but the data cannot be copied.
Long beep (1.5 sec)
3, every 5 min
The system fan is out of function.
Long beep (1.5 sec)
2
1. The disk volume is going to be full.
2. The disk volume has reached its full
capacity.
3. The hard drives on the NAS are in
degraded mode.
4. The user starts the hard drive
rebuilding process.
5. A hard drive is plugged in or out.
1
1. The NAS is turned off by force
shutdown (hardware shutdown).
2. The NAS has been turned on
successfully and is ready.
The beep alarm can be disabled in “System Administration” > “Hardware Settings”.
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Chapter 5. Upgrade Memory on QNAP Turbo NAS (RAM Module
Installation)
Warning:
The following instructions should only be performed by an authorized and trained
technician.
Strictly adhere to the instructions to install a RAM module on the NAS. Failure to do so
could result in injury to human body or death.
Before starting, please ensure that you turn off the NAS, disconnect the power
adaptor, network cable(s), and also remove any other device/cable that is attached to
the NAS.
Please ensure that you wear an antistatic wrist strap during the entire process to
prevent electrostatic discharge. The crocodile clip should be connected to the ground.
QNAP provides different RAM modules (optional purchase) for users to upgrade the
memory of Turbo NAS. Follow the steps below to install an extra memory module on the
NAS to upgrade the memory.
Follow the steps below to install a RAM module on the NAS.
5.1 TS-453mini (4-bay)
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1. Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the screw on the memory module compartment
at the bottom of the NAS and lift the compartment cover away.
2. To remove installed memory modules, pull the retention clips on each side so that the
module tilts up for easy removal.
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Note: Always ensure that a memory module is installed in the Primary (red) slot.
If not, then the system will fail to start. When installing two memory modules, please
ensure that they are the same size and ideally use the same type/model for both slots.
3. Slide the memory module to the slot at a 45-degree angle (approximately) and press
the memory module down until it clips into place. Ensure the memory module sits
properly with the clips in place.
4. Close the NAS cover and fasten the screw. Reconnect the power and network cables
to the NAS.
5.2 TS-451S, TS-651, TS-851, TS-x53/x53S Pro, TVS-x63 series
(2/4/6/8-bay)
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1. Loosen the three screws on the rear of the NAS.
2. Remove the case cover of the NAS gently.
3. Locate the memory slot. Make sure the slot is empty.
Note: For TS-x53/x53S Pro, TS-451S, TS-651 and TS-851 models, always ensure
that a memory module is installed in the Primary slot (red). If not, then the
system will fail to start. When installing two memory modules, please ensure that they
are the same size and ideally use the same type of RAM for both memory slots. The
maximum supported memory is 8GB combined.
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4. Grasp the edge of the memory module. Align the notch on the gold edge of the module
with the notch in the memory slot. Slide the memory module to the slot at a 45-degree
angle (approximately).
5. Gently press the memory module into the slot until it is seated fully.
6. Rotate the memory module towards the motherboard until the securing clips clicks into
place.
7. Close the case cover and fasten the screws. Connect the power adaptor and cables
back to the NAS.
8. To check that the memory module is recognized by the NAS, power up the NAS and
login the web interface as an administrator. Go to “System Status” > “System
Information” and check the total memory in “Hardware Information”.
5.3 TS-451U, TS-x53U series (4/8/12-bay)
5. Open the NAS.
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a. TS-451U and TS-453U: Loosen the six screws on the top of the NAS.
b. TS-853U, TS-1253U: Loosen the two screws on the rear of the NAS.
6. Open the NAS.
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7. Slide the memory module to the slot at a 45-degree angle (approximately).
8. Press the memory module down while holding the clips open.
9. Make sure the memory module sits in properly with the clips in place.
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Note: For TS-x53U & TS-451U models, always ensure that a memory module is
installed in the primary slot (red box in the below figure,) or the system will fail to
start. When installing two memory modules, please ensure that they are the same size and
ideally use the same type of RAM for both memory slots. The maximum supported memory
is 8GB combined.
10. Close the NAS cover and fasten the screws. Connect the power adaptor and cables