About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
About the TVS-x72XT...................................................................................................................................4
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................8
System Board.........................................................................................................................................12
Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................14
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro........................................................................................................... 37
Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key....................................................................................................... 38
Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection............................................................................................ 39
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 41
GNU Public License....................................................................................................................................51
CE Notice....................................................................................................................................................59
This guide provides information on the QNAP TVS-x72XT 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
SymbolDescription
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.
Preface 3
TVS-x72XT User Guide
2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP TVS-x72XT NAS.
About the TVS-x72XT
The TVS-x72XT is a high-performance NAS powered by an Intel® processor and supports up to 16 GB of
DDR4 memory. It features an HDMI port for external displays and a USB One Touch Copy port for quick and
convenient backup and data transfer. In addition to its three network ports (two 1GbE and one 10GbE), the
TVS-x72XT is equipped with two Thunderbolt™ 3 ports (through its PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) that provide a wide
range of possibilities, including extra data management capabilities and additional multimedia support.
Hardware Specifications
Warning
If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAPauthorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or
perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third-party
invalidates the warranty.
QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized
modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications.
For details, see the QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions.
• 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.
Embedded Intel® UHD 630 graphics processor
8 GB RAM: 2 x 4 GB
SODIMM DDR4
16 GB RAM: 2 x 8 GB
SODIMM DDR4
• Using unsupported modules may degrade performance,
cause errors, or prevent the operating system from
starting.
Maximum memory32 GB RAM: 2 x 16 GB
Flash memory4 GB USB DOM
Product Overview 4
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ComponentTVS-472XTTVS-672XTTVS-872XT
Storage
Drive bays4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps 6 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps 8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps
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 slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x2
M.2 SSD form factor2280
SSD cache acceleration
support
• 3.5-inch drive bays 1
to 4
• 3.5-inch drive bays 1
to 6
• 3.5-inch drive bays 1
to 8
• M.2 SSD slots 1 to 2
• Optional: M.2 SSD slots on an M.2 SSD expansion card
Hot-swappingThe device supports hot-swapping drives except for the following:
• M.2 SSDs
• SSD cache drives
• Optional: M.2 SSDs installed on an M.2 SSD expansion card
Network
10 Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 x 10 GbE RJ45
Gigabit Ethernet ports2 x GbE RJ45
External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots
PCIe slots• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
Note
A Thunderbolt™ 3 expansion card is preinstalled in the PCIe
3.0 x16 slot.
For the list of compatible expansion cards, go to https://
www.qnap.com/compatibility.
Thunderbolt™ ports2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 (preinstalled expansion card)
USB portsFront:
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 5V/1A Type-A
Note
This USB port supports One Touch Copy.
Rear:
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 5V/1A Type-A
• 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A
• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 5V/3A Type-C
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 resolution at 60 Hz)
Product Overview 5
ComponentTVS-472XTTVS-672XTTVS-872XT
Audio ports• 1 x 3.5 mm dynamic microphone jack
• 1 x 3.5 mm line-out jack
• 1 x speaker
Note
You cannot use speakers and line-out jacks simultaneously.
Interface
Display panelMonochrome backlit LCD display
Buttons• Power
• Reset
• USB One Touch Copy
IR sensor1
Note
The TVS-x72XT supports the QNAP RM-IR004 IR remote
control.
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Dimensions
Form factorTower
Dimensions (H x W x D)188.2 x 199.3 x 279.6
mm
(7.41 x 7.85 x 11.01 in)
188.2 x 264.3 x 279.6
mm
(7.41 x 10.40 x 11.01 in)
188.2 x 329.3 x 279.6
mm
(7.41 x 12.96 x 11.01 in)
Net weight5.4 kg (11.9 lbs)6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)7.0 kg (15.5 lbs)
Others
Power supply unit1 x 250W, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
System batteryCR2032 lithium battery (3V, 225 mAh)
Warning
To avoid potential battery explosion, causing injury or damage
to components, ensure that you replace the existing battery
with a battery of the same type.
Sound level28.1 db(A)23.8 db(A)24.2 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 with the maximum number of drives installed.
Fans• System: 1 x 12 cm,
12V DC smart fan
• System: 2 x 9.2 cm,
12V DC smart fans
• System: 2 x 12 cm,
12V DC smart fans
• CPU: 2 x 6 cm
blower fans
Warning
To avoid potential injury or damage to components, do not
touch the fans while the NAS is connected to a power source.
Operating temperature0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
• CPU: 2 x 6 cm
blower fans
• CPU: 2 x 6 cm
blower fans
Product Overview 6
ComponentTVS-472XTTVS-672XTTVS-872XT
Relative humidity• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
Security slotKensington security slot
Tip
Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest
specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com.
Package Contents
ItemQuantity
TVS-x72XT NAS1
Power cord1
Ethernet cables3:
• 2 x 1 GbE (Cat5e)
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• 1 x 10 GbE (Cat6a)
Screws for 3.5-inch drives• TVS-472XT: 12
• TVS-672XT: 18
• TVS-872XT: 24
Screws for 2.5-inch drives• TVS-472XT: 12
• TVS-672XT: 18
• TVS-872XT: 24
Heatsinks for M.2 SSDs2
Quick Installation Guide (QIG)1
Components
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Front Panel
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TVS-472XT
TVS-672XT
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TVS-872XT
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No.ComponentNo.Component
1LCD panel7USB One Touch Copy button
2Enter button8IR sensor
3Select button9M.2 SSD LEDs
4Drive LEDs10USB LED
5Power button11LAN LED
6USB 3.1 Gen 2 One Touch Copy Type-A port12Status LED