TVS-x73e User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP TVS-x73e 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.
Hardware Specifications Important Modifying the hardware or software of your QNAP product invalidates the warranty. QNAP Modifying the hardware or software of your QNAP product invalidates the warranty. QNAP Modifying the hardware or software of your QNAP product invalidates the warranty. QNAP...
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Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For 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 NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical specifications.
Front: USB 3.0 Copy IR sensor Note Note The MCE The MCE-compatible QNAP RM-IR004 remote control is an IR004 remote control is an optional separate purchase. optional separate purchase. Maintenance port 1 x 3.5 mm maintenance port 1 x 3.5 mm maintenance port...
TVS-x73e User Guide Item Quantity Ethernet cables Screws for 3.5-inch drives • TVS-473e: 12 • TVS-673e: 18 • TVS-873e: 24 Screws for 2.5-inch drives • TVS-473e: 12 • TVS-673e: 18 • TVS-873e: 24 Screws for M.2 solid state drives • 2 x flat head screws •...
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TVS-x73e User Guide TVS-673e TVS-873e Component Component LCD panel USB QuickAccess port (Micro-B) Enter button Drive LEDs Select button M.2 SSD LEDs Power button USB LED USB 3.0 port LAN LED USB One Touch Copy button Status LED Product Overview...
TVS-x73e User Guide Category Item Hardware and peripherals • Storage drives For details on compatible drives, go to https://www.qnap.com/ compatibility/. • Network cable Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver • Anti-static wrist strap Setting Up the NAS 1. Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements.
TVS-x73e User Guide 3. Installation and Configuration Installation and Configuration This chapter provides specific hardware a This chapter provides specific hardware and operating system installation and configuration steps. nd operating system installation and configuration steps. Hardware Installation This section provides information on installing drives, memory modules, and expansion cards. This section provides information on installing drives, memory modules, and expansion cards.
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TVS-x73e User Guide b. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the sides of the drive are aligned with the holes on the sides of the tray. c. Attach the fastening panels. d. Optional: Attach the screws to further secure the drive. Installation and Configuration...
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TVS-x73e User Guide 4. Load the drive tray into the drive Load the drive tray into the drive bay. a. Insert the tray into the bay. bay. b. Push the handle. c. Slide the lock up. 5. Power on the NAS. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid State Drives on 3.5 inch Hard Drives or Solid State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays Warning...
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TVS-x73e User Guide • 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. Slide the lock down. b. Pull the handle to release the tray. c.
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TVS-x73e User Guide 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 drive tray into the drive bay. a.
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Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. Note QNAP recommends installing heatsinks onto the M.2 SSD controllers to enhance cooling QNAP recommends installing heatsinks onto the M.2 SSD controllers to enhance cooling QNAP recommends installing heatsinks onto the M.2 SSD controllers to enhance cooling efficiency and to ensure consistent performance.
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TVS-x73e User Guide 5. Install a heatsink on the M.2 SSD. SSD. a. Locate the controller on the M.2 Locate the controller on the M.2 SSD. Note The controller location varies depending on the model and manufacturer of the M.2 SSD. The controller location varies depending on the model and manufacturer of the M.2 SSD.
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TVS-x73e User Guide 6. Install the M.2 SSD. a. Attach the riser screw to the appropriate location based on the size of the M.2 SSD. b. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot. Installation and Configuration...
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TVS-x73e User Guide c. Attach the flat head screw to the riser screw. 7. Attach the case cover. a. Slide the cover down until it completely connects with the chassis. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screws to the back side of the case. Installation and Configuration...
10. Power on the NAS. Installing Expansion Cards The NAS supports selected expansion cards, some of which require QNAP PCIe brackets. QNAP The NAS supports selected expansion cards, some of which require QNAP PCIe brackets. QNAP The NAS supports selected expansion cards, some of which require QNAP PCIe brackets. QNAP-branded...
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TVS-x73e User Guide 3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 5. Remove the case cover. a. Remove the screws that secure the cover to the chassis. b. Slide the cover back. c.
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Remove all screws of the existing bracket. b. Carefully pull the bracket away from the card. c. Attach the QNAP bracket to the card using the same screws. d. Verify that the bracket does not move. 8. Install the expansion card.
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TVS-x73e User Guide 9. Attach the case cover. a. Slide the cover down until it completely connects with the chassis. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screws to the back side of the case. 10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11.
The NAS has four memory slots. You can increase the memory capacity of the NAS by adding or upgrading memory modules. When using multiple modules, use only QNAP modules of the same type and capacity to memory modules. When using multiple modules, use only QNAP modules of the same type and capacity to memory modules.
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TVS-x73e User Guide a. Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the module. b. Hold the module by the edges and then carefully slide it out of the Hold the module by the edges and then carefully slide it out of the slot. Warning Attempting to remove a module that is not completely released may damage the module and Attempting to remove a module that is not completely released may damage the module and...
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TVS-x73e User Guide 7. Attach the case cover. a. Slide the cover down until it completely connects with the chassis. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screws to the back side of the case. 8. Connect all cables and external attachments. 9.
Total memory. QTS Installation The TVS-x73e uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following x73e uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following x73e uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following methods.
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9. Specify the time zone, date, and Specify the time zone, date, and time. QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.
Note To download Qfinder Pro, go to To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities. 4. Locate the NAS in the list and then double Locate the NAS in the list and then double-click the name or IP address. The Smart Installation Guide Smart Installation Guide opens in the default web browser.
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9. Specify the time zone, date, and Specify the time zone, date, and time. QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.
• Scan the QR code on the NAS using a mobile Scan the QR code on the NAS using a mobile device. The web page lists all the uninitialized QNAP NAS devices on the local network. The web page lists all the uninitialized QNAP NAS devices on the local network.
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13. Specify the time zone, date, and Specify the time zone, date, and time. QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.
Connect an HDMI monitor to the NAS. 2. Connect a USB keyboard to the NAS or prepare the QNAP IR remote control (not available on all Connect a USB keyboard to the NAS or prepare the QNAP IR remote control (not available on all Connect a USB keyboard to the NAS or prepare the QNAP IR remote control (not available on all models).
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TVS-x73e User Guide QTS is installed. Installation and Configuration...
TVS-x73e User Guide 4. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic NAS operations. This chapter describes basic NAS operations. Power Button Operation User Action Result Power on Press the button once. The NAS powers on. The NAS powers on. Press and hold the button for 1.5 Power off The NAS powers off.
TVS-x73e User Guide For details on configuring USB One Touch Copy, see the QTS User Guide. LCD Panel The LCD panel allows you to perform the following operations: • Restart and power off the NAS • Configure or change the LCD panel password •...
TVS-x73e User Guide The panel displays Main Menu 1. TCP/IP. 3. Press and hold Enter. The panel displays the IP address of the first network adapter. 4. Press Select repeatedly until the panel displays Enter Network Settings. 5. Press and hold Enter. The panel displays the configurable network settings.
TVS-x73e User Guide 6. Optional: Repeat step 5 as necessary. Viewing System Information The LCD panel can display the CPU temperature, system temperature, and system fan speed. 1. Press Enter or Select. The panel displays the NAS name and QTS version. 2.
TVS-x73e User Guide 4. Press and hold Enter. The Change Password screen appears. 5. Select Yes by pressing and holding Enter. The New Password screen appears. 6. Press Select and Enter to specify a new password. • Specify a password with 1 to 8 characters. The password can only contain numbers (0 to 9). •...
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TVS-x73e User Guide Status Description System Status Flashes green and red • The drive is being formatted. alternately every 0.5 • The NAS is being initialized. seconds • The operating system is being updated. • RAID rebuilding is in progress. •...
TVS-x73e User Guide Beep Alarm Duration Frequency Description Short beep (0.5 seconds) 1 • The NAS is starting up. • The NAS is shutting down (software shutdown). • The user pressed the Reset button. • The operating system was updated. The user tried to copy the NAS data to the external storage device from the front USB port, but the data cannot be copied.
TVS-x73e User Guide 5. Troubleshooting This chapter describes basic troubleshooting information. Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS If Qfinder Pro or myQNAPCloud is unable to locate the NAS during QTS installation, the drives or data may be faulty. 1.
RAID Recovery Support Maximum Number of Removed Drives Single JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10 Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Resource Documentation http://docs.qnap.com Help Desk http://helpdesk.qnap.com Downloads http://download.qnap.com Community Forum http://forum.qnap.com...
Provides various remote access services such as DDNS and CloudLink myQNAPcloud ID Email address that was used to register for a myQNAPcloud account Qfinder Pro Enables you to locate and access the QNAP NAS devices in your local area network QNAP NAS operating system Glossary...
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TVS-x73e User Guide the object code. If the place to copy the object code is a network server, the Corresponding Source may be on a different server (operated by you or a third party) that supports equivalent copying facilities, provided you maintain clear directions next to the object code saying where to find the Corresponding Source.
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