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QNAP HS-453DX-8G User Manual

HS-453DX
User Guide
Document Version: 1 18/10/2018
HS-453DX User Guide

Contents

1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................8
System Board...........................................................................................................................................8
Front Drive Numbering............................................................................................................................. 9
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 11
Drive Installation..................................................................................................................................... 11
Replacing Memory Modules...................................................................................................................23
IC Thermal Pads.....................................................................................................................................29
QTS Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 36
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 37
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 38
Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection............................................................................................ 40
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 42
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 42
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 42
Beep Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 44
5. Troubleshooting
6. Glossary
7. Notices
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................48
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 48
GNU Public License....................................................................................................................................48
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FCC Notice................................................................................................................................................. 56
CE Notice....................................................................................................................................................56
SJ/T 11364-2006.........................................................................................................................................57
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HS-453DX User Guide

1. Preface

About This Guide

This guide provides information on the QNAP HS-453DX 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.

Document Conventions

Symbol Description
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 tasks or configuring settings.
Warnings provide information that, when ignored, may result in potential loss, injury, or even death.
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2. Product Overview

This chapter provices basic information about the QNAP HS-453DX NAS.

About the HS-453DX

The HS-453DX is a four-drive silent NAS powered by an Intel® Celeron® J4105 quad-core 1.5 GHz processor and comes equipped with up to 8 GB of DDR4 memory. In addition to its two front drive bays, the HS-453DX has two internal M.2 SATA SSD slots for added data management capability. The HS-453DX features both a Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet port for enhanced connectivity as well as two HDMI ports for additional multimedia support.

Hardware Specifications

Important
Modifying the hardware or software of your QNAP product invalidates the warranty. QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications.
Component HS-453DX
Ordering Information
Ordering P/N • HS-453DX-4G
• HS-453DX-8G
Processor
CPU
Frequency 4-core/4-thread 1.5 GHz base/2.5 GHz burst
Architecture x86 64-bit
Encryption engine AES-NI
Memory
Pre-installed memory • 4 GB RAM: 2 x 2 GB SODIMM DDR4
Memory slots 2 x SODIMM DDR4
Intel® Celeron® J4105
• 8 GB RAM: 2 x 4 GB SODIMM DDR4
Important
Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical specifications. Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
Maximum memory 8 GB RAM: 2 x 4 GB
Flash memory 4 GB eMMC
Storage
Drive bays 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps
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Component HS-453DX
Drive compatibility • 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
• 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
• 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives
M.2 SSD slots 2 x SATA 6 Gbps
M.2 SSD form factor 2280
SSD cache acceleration support • 3.5-inch drive bays 1 and 2
• M.2 SSD slots 1 and 2
Hot-swapping The device supports hot-swapping drives except for the following:
• M.2 SSDs
• SSD cache drives
Network
10 Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 x 10 GbE RJ45
Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 x GbE RJ45
External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots
USB ports • 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A
• 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C
• 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
HDMI ports • 1 x HDMI 2.0
• 1 x HDMI 1.4b
Audio ports • 2 x 3.5 mm dynamic microphone jacks
• 1 x 3.5 mm line-out jack
• 1 x speaker
Note
You cannot use speakers and line-out jacks simultaneously.
Interface
Buttons • Power
• Reset
IR sensor 1
Note
The HS-453DX supports the QNAP RM-IR004 IR remote control.
Dimensions
Form factor Compact
Dimensions (H x W x D) 42.8 x 404 x 220 mm
(1.68 x 15.9 x 8.66 in)
Net weight 2.40 kg (5.29 lbs)
Product Overview 5
Component HS-453DX
Others
Power supply unit 90W, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
System battery CR2032 lithium battery (3V, 225 mAh)
Warning
To avoid potential injury or damage to components, ensure that you replace the existing battery with a battery of the same type.
Sound level • With 2 x 2.5-inch SSDs installed: 6.2 db(A)
• With 2 x 3.5-inch HDDs installed:
• Operating: 13.0 db(A)
• Standby: 6.2 db(A)
Note
The sound level was tested at a bystander position, which is within one meter of the NAS. The test NAS operated at low speed in an environment with an ambient noise level of 6.0 dB(A).
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Operating temperature 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
Relative humidity • Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
Tip
Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com.

Package Contents

Item Quantity
HS-453DX NAS 1
AC power adapter 1
Power cord 1
Ethernet cables 2
RM-IR004 infrared (IR) remote control 1
AAA batteries 2
Screws for 3.5-inch drives 8
Screws for 2.5-inch drives 6
Screws for M.2 SSDs 2
Thermal pads for M.2 SSDs 2
Thermal pads for integrated circuits 3
Quick Installation Guide (QIG) 1

Components

Product Overview 6

Front Panel

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Note
This image shows the HS-453DX without the front cover attached.
No. Component No. Component
1 Drive bay 1 latch 5 Power button
2 Drive 1 LED 6 IR sensor
3 Status LED 7 Drive bay 2 latch
4 Drive 2 LED - -
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Rear Panel

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No. Component No. Component
1 Power input 7 USB 3.0 Type-A ports
2 Reset button 8 3.5 mm line-out jack
3 GbE RJ45 port 9 3.5 mm dynamic microphone jacks
4 10 GbE RJ45 port 10 HDMI 1.4b port (HDMI 2)
5 USB 3.0 Type-C port 11 HDMI 2.0 port (HDMI 1)
6 USB 2.0 Type-A ports 12 Speaker

System Board

Product Overview 8
No. Component No. Component
1 M.2 SSD slot 1 6 Memory slot 2
2 M.2 SSD slot 2 7 CPU
3 M.2 SSD 1 LED 8 MOSFET ICs
4 M.2 SSD 2 LED 9 10 GbE IC
5 Memory slot 1 - -

Front Drive Numbering

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Installation Requirements

Category Item
Environment • Room temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
• Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids, or chemicals
Hardware and peripherals • Storage drives
For details on compatible drives, go to https://www.qnap.com/
compatibility/.
• Network cable
Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver
• Anti-static wrist strap

Setting Up the NAS

1. Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements.
For details, see Installation Requirements.
Product Overview 9
2. Install the drives. For details, see the following topics:
• Installing 3.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays.
• Installing 2.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays.
• Installing M.2 Solid-state Drives.
3. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables.
4. Power on the NAS.
5. Install QTS.
For details, see QTS Installation.
6. Log on to QTS.
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3. Installation and Configuration

This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps.

Hardware Installation

This section provides information on installing drives and replacing memory modules.

Drive Installation

The HS-453DX is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives, 2.5-inch solid-state drives, and M.2 solid-state drives.
Installing 3.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
Warning
• Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
1. Remove the front cover.
2. Power off the NAS.
3. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray.
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4. Install a drive on the tray.
a. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the sides of the drive are aligned with the holes on
the sides of the tray.
b. Attach the screws.
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5. Insert the tray into the drive bay.
6. Power on the NAS.
7. Attach the front cover.
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Installing 2.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
Warning
• Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
1. Remove the front cover.
2. Power off the NAS.
3. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray.
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4. Install a drive on the tray.
a. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the bottom of the drive are aligned with the holes
on the bottom of the tray.
b. Attach the screws.
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5. Insert the tray into the drive bay.
6. Power on the NAS.
7. Attach the front cover.
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Installing M.2 Solid-state Drives
Warning
• Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
Note
• The HS-453DX has two M.2 SSD slots. For a list of compatible M.2 SSDs, go to
https://www.qnap.com/compatibility.
• QNAP recommends installing thermal pads on the M.2 SSD controllers to enhance cooling efficiency and ensure consistent performance.
1. Remove the front cover.
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