QNAP TVS-672X, TVS-872X User Manual

TVS-x72X

TVS-672X

TVS-872X

User Guide

Document Version: 2 05/03/2021

TVS-x72X User Guide

Contents

 

1. Preface

 

About This Guide..........................................................................................................................................

3

Audience.......................................................................................................................................................

3

Document Conventions................................................................................................................................

3

2. Product Overview

 

About the TVS-x72X.....................................................................................................................................

4

Hardware Specifications...............................................................................................................................

4

Package Contents........................................................................................................................................

7

Components.................................................................................................................................................

7

Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................

8

Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................

9

System Board.........................................................................................................................................

11

Drive Numbering.....................................................................................................................................

11

Installation Requirements...........................................................................................................................

12

Setting Up the NAS.....................................................................................................................................

12

3. Installation and Configuration

 

Hardware Installation..................................................................................................................................

14

Drive Installation.....................................................................................................................................

14

Replacing Memory Modules...................................................................................................................

25

Installing Expansion Cards.....................................................................................................................

30

Expansion Unit Installation.....................................................................................................................

35

QTS Installation..........................................................................................................................................

38

Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro...........................................................................................................

38

Installing QTS Using the Cloud Key.......................................................................................................

39

Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection............................................................................................

41

4. Basic Operations

 

Power Button..............................................................................................................................................

42

Reset Button...............................................................................................................................................

42

USB One Touch Copy Button.....................................................................................................................

43

LCD Panel..................................................................................................................................................

43

Viewing TCP/IP Settings........................................................................................................................

43

Configuring TCP/IP Settings...................................................................................................................

43

Viewing Drive Information.......................................................................................................................

44

Viewing Volume Information...................................................................................................................

44

Viewing System Information...................................................................................................................

44

Powering Off the NAS............................................................................................................................

45

Restarting the NAS.................................................................................................................................

45

Changing the LCD Password.................................................................................................................

45

LCD Error Messages..............................................................................................................................

46

LEDs...........................................................................................................................................................

46

Audio Alert..................................................................................................................................................

49

5. NAS Migration

 

NAS Migration Requirements.....................................................................................................................

50

Status and Setting Changes after NAS Migration.......................................................................................

50

Migrating a NAS..........................................................................................................................................

51

Migrating NAS Data Using HBS 3..............................................................................................................

52

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Preparing the Destination NAS...............................................................................................................

52

Creating a One-Way Sync Job...............................................................................................................

53

Importing Local Users or Group Settings to the Destination NAS..........................................................

54

6. Troubleshooting

 

Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS.........................................................................

56

Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................

56

Support and Other Resources....................................................................................................................

57

7. Glossary

 

Cloud Key...................................................................................................................................................

58

myQNAPcloud Link.....................................................................................................................................

58

myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................

58

Qfinder Pro.................................................................................................................................................

58

QNAP ID.....................................................................................................................................................

58

QTS.............................................................................................................................................................

58

8. Notices

 

Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................

59

Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................................

59

GNU Public License....................................................................................................................................

59

CE Notice....................................................................................................................................................

67

FCC Notice.................................................................................................................................................

67

VCCI Notice................................................................................................................................................

68

BSMI Notice................................................................................................................................................

68

SJ/T 11364-2006.........................................................................................................................................

68

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TVS-x72X User Guide

1. Preface

About This Guide

This guide provides information about the device 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 provides basic information about the QNAP device.

About the TVS-x72X

The TVS-x72X is a high-performance NAS powered by an Intel® Core™ i3 processor and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory. The TVS-x72X comes in 6-drive bay and 8-drive bay models. It features an HDMI port for external displays and a USB One Touch Copy port for quick backup and data transfer, with a built-in 10GbE connectivity port that provides multiple network speeds for boosted virtualization performance. The TVS-x72X also supports M.2 NVMe SSDs for cache acceleration and two PCIe expansion slots to expand the NAS application capacity.

Hardware Specifications

Warning

If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAP-authorized 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.

Tip

Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com.

Ordering P/N

Drive bays

Memory

Power supply

TVS-672X-i3-8G

6

8 GB

Single

 

 

 

 

TVS-872X-i3-8G

8

8 GB

Single

 

 

 

 

Component

 

 

TVS-672X-i3-8G

TVS-872X-i3-8G

Processor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU

Intel® Core™ i3-8100T

 

 

 

 

Frequency

4 core/4-thread/3.1 GHz

 

 

 

 

 

Architecture

x86 64-bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encryption engine

AES-NI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-installed

8 GB RAM: 1 x 8 GB DDR4 SODIMM

 

memory

 

 

 

 

Memory slots

2 x DDR4 SODIMM

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Component

 

 

TVS-672X-i3-8G

TVS-872X-i3-8G

Maximum memory

64 GB RAM: 2 x 32 GB

 

 

 

 

Flash memory

5 GB (dual-boot OS protection)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive bays

6 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps

8 x 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The drive bays are backward compatible with SATA 3 Gbps drives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive compatibility

3.5-inch bays:

 

 

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 PCIe Gen 3 x 2 NVMe

 

 

 

 

 

M.2 SSD form

2280

 

 

factor

 

 

 

 

SSD cache

3.5-inch drive bays: 1 to 6

3.5-inch drive bays: 1 to 8

acceleration support

 

 

 

 

M.2 SSD slots: 1 to 2

 

 

 

 

M.2 SSD slots on an M.2 SSD expansion card

 

 

Hot-swapping

The device supports hot-swapping drives except for the following:

 

• M.2 SSDs

 

 

SSD cache drives

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Gigabit Ethernet

1 x 10 GBase-T RJ45

 

port

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This 10 GBase-T port provides 5 network connection speeds:

 

 

 

10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100 M.

 

 

 

 

Gigabit Ethernet

2 x GbE RJ45

 

ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wake-on-LAN

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots

 

 

 

 

 

PCIe slots

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16

 

 

1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Component

 

 

TVS-672X-i3-8G

 

TVS-872X-i3-8G

USB ports

Front:

 

 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 5V/1A Type-A

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This USB port supports One Touch Copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear:

 

 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 5V/1A Type-A

 

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

 

 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 5V/3A Type-C

 

 

HDMI ports

1 x HDMI 2.0 (up to 3840 x 2160 resolution at 60Hz)

 

 

 

Interface

Monochrome backlit LCD display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR sensor

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The IR sensor requires a graphics card.

 

 

 

The QNAP RM-IR004 remote control is an optional separate

 

 

 

purchase.

 

 

 

 

 

Buttons

LCD enter

 

 

LCD select

 

 

Power

 

 

Reset

 

 

• USB One Touch Copy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Form factor

Tower

 

 

 

 

Dimensions (H x W

188.2 x 264.3 x 279.6 mm

 

188.2 x 329.3 x 279.6 mm

x D)

(7.41 x 10.41 x 11.01 in)

 

(7.41 x 12.96 x 11.01 in)

 

 

 

 

Net weight

8.07 kg

 

9.19 kg

 

(17.79 lbs)

 

(20.26 lbs)

Others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power supply unit

250W, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz

 

 

 

 

System battery

CR2032 lithium battery (3V, 225 mAh)

 

 

 

 

Sound level

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 120mm, 12V DC fan

 

• System: 2 x 120mm, 12V DC fans

 

CPU: 2 x 60mm blower fans

 

• CPU: 2 x 60mm blower fans

 

 

 

 

Operating

0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

 

temperature

 

 

 

 

 

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Component

 

TVS-672X-i3-8G

 

TVS-872X-i3-8G

Relative humidity

Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%

 

 

Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)

 

 

 

 

Security slot

Kensington security slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tip

For the list of compatible expansion cards, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility

Package Contents

Item

 

Quantity

TVS-x72X

1

 

 

 

 

Power cord

1

 

 

 

Ethernet cables

1 x 10 GbE (Cat 6a)

 

 

 

Screws for 3.5-inch drives

TVS-672X: 18

 

TVS-872X: 24

 

 

 

Screws for 2.5-inch drives

TVS-672X: 18

 

TVS-872X: 24

 

 

 

Drive tray keys

2

 

 

 

 

Heatsinks for M.2 SSDs

2

 

 

 

 

Quick Installation Guide (QIG)

1

 

 

 

 

Components

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Front Panel

TVS-x72X

No.

Component

No.

Component

1

LCD panel

7

USB One Touch Copy button

 

 

 

 

2

LCD enter button

8

IR sensor

 

 

 

 

3

LCD select button

9

M.2 SSD LEDs

 

 

 

 

4

Drive LEDs

10

LAN LED

 

 

 

 

5

Power button

11

USB LED

 

 

 

 

6

USB 3.2 Gen 2 One Touch Copy Type-A port

12

Status LED

 

 

 

 

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Rear Panel

TVS-672X

Tip

Only Gigabit Ethernet ports support Wake-on-LAN configurations.

No.

 

Component

No.

 

Component

1

Power input

9

10

Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45)

 

 

 

 

2

System fan 1

10

HDMI 2.0 port

 

 

 

 

3

System fan 2

11

PCIe full-height covers

 

 

 

 

4

Kensington security slot

12

Reset button

 

 

 

 

 

5

Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45)

13

10

Gigabit Ethernet activity LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

USB 3.2

Gen 2 5V/1A (10Gbps) Type-A port

14

10

Gigabit Ethernet speed LED

 

 

 

 

 

7

USB 3.2

Gen 2 5V/3A (10Gbps) Type-C ports

15

Gigabit Ethernet activity LED

 

 

 

 

 

8

USB 3.2

Gen 1 Type-A port

16

Gigabit Ethernet speed LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TVS-872X

Tip

Only Gigabit Ethernet ports support Wake-on-LAN configurations.

No.

 

Component

No.

 

Component

1

Kensington security slot

9

10

Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45)

 

 

 

 

2

Power input

10

HDMI 2.0 port

 

 

 

 

3

System fan 1

11

PCIe full-height covers

 

 

 

 

4

System fan 2

12

Reset button

 

 

 

 

 

5

Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45)

13

10

Gigabit Ethernet activity LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

USB 3.2

Gen 2 5V/1A (10Gbps) Type-A port

14

10

Gigabit Ethernet speed LED

 

 

 

 

 

7

USB 3.2

Gen 2 5V/3A (10Gbps) Type-C ports

15

Gigabit Ethernet activity LED

 

 

 

 

 

8

USB 3.2

Gen 1 Type-A port

16

Gigabit Ethernet speed LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

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System Board

No.

 

Component

No.

Component

1

PCIe slot 1

(PCIe 3.0 x16)

4

M.2 SSD slot 1

 

 

 

 

 

2

PCIe slot 2

(PCIe 3.0 x4)

5

Memory slot 1

 

 

 

 

3

M.2 SSD slot 2

6

Memory slot 2

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Numbering

TVS-672X

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TVS-872X

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

 

Free from objects that may obstruct NAS ventilation or apply

 

 

pressure to the NAS or power cord

 

 

 

Hardware and peripherals

Storage drives

 

 

For the list of compatible drive models, go to https://

 

 

www.qnap.com/compatibility.

 

Network cable

 

 

 

Tools

Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver

 

Flat head screwdriver

 

Anti-static wrist strap

 

 

 

Setting Up the NAS

Important

Read all safety requirements and information carefully before setting up the NAS or installing NAS components.

1.Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements. For details, see Installation Requirements.

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2.Verify that the intake vents on the bottom of the case are unobstructed.

3.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

4.Optional: Install expansion cards.

For details, see Installing Expansion Cards.

5.Optional: Connect the expansion units.

For details, see Expansion Unit Installation.

6.Connect the power cord and all applicable cables.

7.Power on the NAS.

8.Install 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, memory modules, and expansion cards.

Drive Installation

The TVS-x72X 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.Power off the NAS.

2.Remove the drive tray.

a. Optional: Unlock the tray.

Note

The preinstalled drive trays come unlocked.

Important

Ensure the drive tray keys are stored in a safe place.

b. Pull the handle to release the tray.

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c. Pull the tray out.

3.Install a drive on the tray.

a. Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray.

b.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.

c.Attach the fastening panels to lock the drive to the tray.

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d. Optional: Attach the screws.

Important

QNAP recommends attaching the screws to the drive trays during transport.

4.Load the tray into the bay.

a.Insert the tray into the bay.

b.Push the handle.

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c. Lock the tray.

5. Power on the NAS.

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.Power off the NAS.

2.Remove the drive tray.

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a. Optional: Unlock the tray.

Note

The preinstalled drive trays come unlocked.

Important

Ensure the drive tray keys are stored in a safe place.

b.Pull the handle to release the tray.

c.Pull the tray out.

3. Install a drive on the tray.

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a. Remove the right fastening panel from the drive tray.

Important

QNAP recommends attaching the screws to the drive trays during transport.

b.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.

c.Attach the screws.

4. Load the tray into the bay.

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a.Insert the tray into the bay.

b.Push the handle.

c. Lock the tray.

5. Power on the NAS.

Installing M.2 Solid-State Drives

The device has two M.2 SSD slots on the system board.

For details, see System Board.

For a list of compatible M.2 SSDs, go to http://www.qnap.com/compatibility.

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