How do I install the Diskless 6 Bay NAS? (QNAP Diskless 6 Bay NAS Installation Guide)

Answer

manuals.plus

Feb 26, 2025 - 02:19 AM


To install the QNAP TVS-H674-I5-32G Diskless 6 Bay NAS, please follow the steps below:

1. Unpack the NAS: Carefully remove the NAS from its packaging and ensure that all the included accessories are present.

2. Prepare the hard drives: This NAS is diskless, which means you need to install your own hard drives. Refer to the user manual for compatible hard drive models and capacity. Follow the instructions provided with the hard drives to prepare them for installation.

3. Open the NAS chassis: Locate the screws or latches on the NAS chassis and remove them to open the case. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on how to open the chassis for your model.

4. Install the hard drives: Insert the prepared hard drives into the available drive bays in the NAS. Ensure that the drives are securely connected and properly aligned with the SATA connectors.

5. Close the chassis: Once all the hard drives are installed, carefully close the NAS chassis and secure it using the screws or latches.

6. Connect the NAS to power: Plug the power cord into the NAS and connect it to a power outlet.

7. Connect the NAS to the network: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the NAS to your local network. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN port on the NAS and the other end into a network switch or router.

8. Power on the NAS: Press the power button on the NAS to turn it on. Wait for the NAS to boot up, which may take a few minutes.

9. Access the NAS: Once the NAS is powered on and connected to the network, you can access it using a web browser or the QNAP Qfinder Pro utility. Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to access and configure the NAS.

Please note that the above steps are a general guide, and it is important to refer to the specific instructions provided in the user manual for your QNAP TVS-H674-I5-32G Diskless 6 Bay NAS model.