QNAP Qboat Sunny User Manual

QBoat Sunny
User Guide
Document Version: 1 17/11/2017
QBoat Sunny User Guide

Contents

1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
System Board - Top Side..........................................................................................................................6
System Board - Bottom Side.................................................................................................................... 7
Heatsink Base.......................................................................................................................................... 8
M.2 Solid State Drive Numbering........................................................................................................... 11
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing M.2 Solid State Drives.............................................................................................................13
Installing M.2 Expansion Cards..............................................................................................................16
Installing the Wall Mounting Kit...............................................................................................................18
QTS Lite Installation................................................................................................................................... 19
Installing QTS Lite Using Qfinder Pro.....................................................................................................20
Installing QTS Lite Using the Cloud Key................................................................................................ 21
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Reset Button............................................................................................................................................... 23
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 23
5. Troubleshooting
6. Glossary
7. Notices
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................29
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 29
GNU Public License....................................................................................................................................29
FCC Notice................................................................................................................................................. 37
CE Notice....................................................................................................................................................37
SJ/T 11364-2006.........................................................................................................................................37
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BSMI Notice................................................................................................................................................38
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QBoat Sunny User Guide

1. Preface

About This Guide

This guide provides information on the QNAP QBoat Sunny 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 Internet of Things (IoT) makers. 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 a task or configuring settings.
Warnings provide information, that when ignored, may result to potential loss, injury, or even death.
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2. Product Overview

This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP QBoat Sunny.

About QBoat Sunny

The QBoat Sunny is powered by an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314 quad-core 1.7 GHz processor and 2 GB DDR3L memory. The QBoat Sunny provides three Gigabit Ethernet ports, two M.2 SSD slots, one M.2 expansion slot, and a full set of I/O ports. Running QTS Lite, the QBoat Sunny functions as an application server and an IoT gateway, enabling IoT makers to create their own custom platforms.

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 QBoat Sunny
Ordering P/N QBoat Sunny
Processor
CPU Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-314 quad-core 1.7 GHz processor
Memory
Pre-installed memory 2 GB DDR3L memory (on-board)
Storage
M.2 SSD type 2 x SATA 6 Gbps (M key)
M.2 SSD form factor • 2280
• 2260
Network
Gigabit Ethernet ports 3 x RJ45
External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots
M.2 slot 1 x M.2 expansion slot (A key)
USB ports 2 x USB 3.0
Audio • 1 x 3.5 mm line-out jack
• 1 x 3.5 mm microphone jack
Interface
Maintenance port 1 x 3.5 mm maintenance port
Fan connector 1 x 4-pin fan connector
Note
System fans should be purchased separately.
RTC power port 1 x 2-pin RTC power port
Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D) 144.0 x 126.0 x 33.5 mm
5.67 x 4.96 x 1.32 in (Heatsink base included)
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Component QBoat Sunny
Net weight 0.49 kg (1.08 lbs)
1.05 kg (2.32 lbs) (Heatsink base included)
Other
Power supply unit 36W, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
RTC battery 1 x 3V lithium battery
Operating temperature 0 to 35˚C (32 to 95˚F)
Relative humidity • Non-condensing relative humidity: 5 to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
Note
Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com.

Package Contents

Item Quantity
QBoat Sunny with a heatsink base 1
Power cord 1
Ethernet cable 1 x gigabit RJ45
AC power adapter 1
Screws for M.2 SSDs • 3 x riser screws
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• 3 x flat-head screws
Heatsinks for M.2 SSDs 2
Wall mounting kit • 2 x wall mounting brackets
• 4 x M3 screws
Quick Installation Guide (QIG) 1

Components

Product Overview 5

System Board - Top Side

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No. Component No. Component
1 Heatsink base 13 User-defined LED 1
2 RTC power 14 Bluetooth LED
Note
QBoat Sunny does not include a Bluetooth module.
3 Fan connector 15 Wireless LAN LED
Note
QBoat Sunny does not include a wireless LAN module.
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No. Component No. Component
4 12V power port 16 M.2 SSD LED 2
5 Power button 17 M.2 SSD LED 1
6 Gigabit Ethernet port 1 18 Status LED
7 Gigabit Ethernet port 2 19 M.2 expansion slot
8 Gigabit Ethernet port 3 20 Reset button
9 USB 3.0 ports 21 Maintenance port
10 M.2 SSD slot 2 22 3.5 mm headphone jack
11 M.2 SSD slot 1 23 RTC battery
12 User-defined LED 2 24 3.5 mm microphone jack

System Board - Bottom Side

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No. Component No. Component
1 512 MB NAND 3 DDR3L memory
2 Annapurna Labs AL-314 processor - -
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Heatsink Base

The heatsink base provides multiple screw holes that enable you to attach the QBoat to various platforms or connect it to other devices.
Important
Pay attention to the sizes of and the distances between the screw holes. Ensure that the QBoat can be securely attached to the platform or connected to the device that you choose.
Bottom side - sizes of screw holes
No. Component No. Component
1 M4 screw holes 2 M3 screw holes
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Bottom side - distances between screw holes
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Higher side
No. Component No. Component
1 M3 screw holes - -
The distance between the two M3 screw holes on a higher side is 100 mm.
Lower side
No. Component No. Component
1 M3 screw holes - -
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The distance between the two M3 screw holes on a lower side is 135 mm.

M.2 Solid State Drive Numbering

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Installation Requirements

Category Item
Environment • Room temperature: 0 to 35˚C (32 to 95˚F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5 to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
• Flat, anti-static surface with no exposure to direct sunlight, liquids, and chemicals
Hardware and peripherals • Storage drives
For details on compatible drives, go to https://www.qnap.com/
compatibility/.
• Network cable
• 12V DC system fan
Product Overview 11
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