QNAP HS-251 Instructions for use

2015/01/14

QNAP Turbo NAS

Hardware User Manual

Thank you for choosing QNAP products! This user manual provides description of the

hardware of the Turbo NAS and relevant guideline of certain functions. Please read carefully

and strictly adhere to the instructions of the manual.

This user manual is applicable to the following Turbo NAS models:

HS-210, HS-251, TS-112P, TS-131, TS-212P, TS-231, TS-231+,TS-251, TS-251C, TS-253

Pro, TS-269H, TS-420U, TS-421U, TS-431, TS-431+, TS-451, TS-451S, TS-451U, TS-453

Pro, TS-453S Pro (formerly SS-453 Pro), TS-453U, TS-453U-RP, TVS-463, TS-470U-SP/RP,

TS-651, TS-653 Pro, TVS-663, TS-851, TS-853 Pro, TS-853S Pro (formerly SS-853 Pro),

TS-853U, TS-853U-RP, TVS-863, TVS-863+, TS-870U-RP, TS-879 Pro, TS-879U-RP,

TS-EC879U-RP, TS-1079 Pro, TS-1253U, TS-1253U-RP, TS-1270U-RP, TS-1279U-RP,

TS-EC1279U-RP, TS-1679U-RP, TS-EC1679U-RP, IS-400 Pro

NOTE

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.

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.

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

statement.

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FCC Class A Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to

correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP

Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this

equipment.

FCC Class B Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP

Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this

equipment.

CE NOTICE

QNAP NAS comply with different CE compliance classes. Please refer to the Appendix for

details.

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Warning

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to do so could result in injury to human body or death.

Caution

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failure to follow the instructions could result in data damage, disk

damage, or product damage.

Table of Contents

Safety Warnings.................................................................................................8

Chapter 1. CPU and Memory Specifications .....................................................9

Chapter 2. Power Button and Reset Button Behavior ....................................21

Chapter 3. USB One Touch Copy ....................................................................22

Chapter 4. LED and Alarm Buzzer Specifications ...........................................23

Chapter 5. Upgrade Memory on QNAP Turbo NAS (RAM Module Installation) 26

5.1 TS-451S, TS-651, TS-851, TS-X53/X53S PRO,TVS-X63 SERIES (2/4/6/8-BAY) ... 26

5.2 TS-451U, TS-X53U SERIES (4/8/12-BAY)...................................................... 28

5.3 TS-879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP, TS-1679U-RP,

TS-EC1679U-RP, TS-870U-RP, TS-1270U-RP .............................................. 32

5.4 TS-251, TS-451 ..................................................................................... 34

Chapter 6. Network Expansion Card Installation ...........................................38

6.1 TVS-463, TVS-663, TVS-863, TS-879 PRO,TS-1079 PRO .............................. 38

6.2 TS-879U-RP, TS-EC879U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP, TS-1679U-RP,

TS-EC1679U-RP ..................................................................................... 42

6.3 TS-870U-RP, TS-1270U-RP ...................................................................... 46

Chapter 7. Install and Hot-swap Hard Drives ................................................48

7.1 INSTALL HARD DRIVES ................................................................................ 48

7.2 HARD-SWAP HARD DRIVES ........................................................................... 50

Chapter 8. RAID Recovery ............................................................................. 53

Chapter 9. Use the LCD Panel ........................................................................55

Chapter 10. Install Power Supply Unit.............................................................60

10.1 1U TURBO NAS........................................................................................ 60

10.2 TS-470U-RP/SP ..................................................................................... 61

10.3 2U/3U TURBO NAS (TS-853U-RP, TS-1253U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP,

TS-1679U-RP, AND TS-EC1679U-RP ONLY) ................................................... 62

Technical Support ............................................................................................ 66

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ....................................................................... 67

Appendix A: Product Compliance Class.............................................................80

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.

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.

System

TS-112P

TS-212P

CPU

ARM 1.6GHz

Memory

512MB DDR2

Flash

16MB

Memory replaceable

Number of SODIMM

slots

Number of hard drive

slots

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

Flash

512MB

Memory replaceable

Number of SODIMM

slots

Number of hard drive

slots

System

TS-231+

TS-431+

CPU

Dual-core ARM™

Cortex™-A15 1.4GHz

Dual-core ARM™

Cortex™-A15 1.4GHz

Memory

1GB DDR3

Flash

512MB

Memory replaceable

Number of SODIMM

slots

Number of hard drive

slots

System

HS-210

CPU

ARM 1.6GHz

Memory

512MB DDR3

Flash

16MB

Memory replaceable

Number of SODIMM

slots

Number of hard drive

slots

System

TS-269H

CPU

Dual-core Intel® 1.6

GHz

Memory

2GB DDR3

Flash

512MB

Memory replaceable

Number of SODIMM

slots

Number of hard drive

slots

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