HS-453DX User Guide Document Version: 1 18/10/2018
HS-453DX User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3 Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3 Document Conventions................................................................................................................................
FCC Notice................................................................................................................................................. 56 CE Notice....................................................................................................................................................56 SJ/T 11364-2006.........................................................................................................................................
HS-453DX User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP HS-453DX 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.
HS-453DX User Guide 2. Product Overview This chapter provices basic information about the QNAP HS-453DX NAS. About the HS-453DX The HS-453DX is a four-drive silent NAS powered by an Intel® Celeron® J4105 quad-core 1.5 GHz processor and comes equipped with up to 8 GB of DDR4 memory. In addition to its two front drive bays, the HS-453DX has two internal M.2 SATA SSD slots for added data management capability.
HS-453DX User Guide Component HS-453DX 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 slots 2 x SATA 6 Gbps M.2 SSD form factor 2280 SSD cache acceleration support • 3.5-inch drive bays 1 and 2 • M.2 SSD slots 1 and 2 Hot-swapping The device supports hot-swapping drives except for the following: • M.
HS-453DX User Guide Component HS-453DX Others Power supply unit 90W, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz System battery CR2032 lithium battery (3V, 225 mAh) Warning To avoid potential injury or damage to components, ensure that you replace the existing battery with a battery of the same type. Sound level • With 2 x 2.5-inch SSDs installed: 6.2 db(A) • With 2 x 3.5-inch HDDs installed: • Operating: 13.0 db(A) • Standby: 6.
HS-453DX User Guide Front Panel Note This image shows the HS-453DX without the front cover attached. No. Component No.
HS-453DX User Guide Rear Panel No. Component No. Component 1 Power input 7 USB 3.0 Type-A ports 2 Reset button 8 3.5 mm line-out jack 3 GbE RJ45 port 9 3.5 mm dynamic microphone jacks 4 10 GbE RJ45 port 10 HDMI 1.4b port (HDMI 2) 5 USB 3.0 Type-C port 11 HDMI 2.0 port (HDMI 1) 6 USB 2.
HS-453DX User Guide No. Component No. Component 1 M.2 SSD slot 1 6 Memory slot 2 2 M.2 SSD slot 2 7 CPU 3 M.2 SSD 1 LED 8 MOSFET ICs 4 M.2 SSD 2 LED 9 10 GbE IC 5 Memory slot 1 - - Front Drive Numbering Installation Requirements Category Environment Item • 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.
HS-453DX User Guide 2. 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. 3. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables. 4. Power on the NAS. 5. Install QTS. For details, see QTS Installation. 6. Log on to QTS.
HS-453DX User Guide 3. Installation and Configuration This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps. Hardware Installation This section provides information on installing drives and replacing memory modules. Drive Installation The HS-453DX 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.
HS-453DX User Guide 4. Install a drive on the tray. a. 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. b. Attach the screws.
HS-453DX User Guide 5. Insert the tray into the drive bay. 6. Power on the NAS. 7. Attach the front cover.
HS-453DX User Guide 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. Remove the front cover. 2. Power off the NAS. 3. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray.
HS-453DX User Guide 4. Install a drive on the tray. a. 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. b. Attach the screws.
HS-453DX User Guide 5. Insert the tray into the drive bay. 6. Power on the NAS. 7. Attach the front cover.
HS-453DX User Guide Installing M.2 Solid-state Drives Warning • Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. Note • The HS-453DX has two M.2 SSD slots. For a list of compatible M.2 SSDs, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. • QNAP recommends installing thermal pads on the M.
HS-453DX User Guide 2. Power off the NAS. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 5. Remove the top cover. a. Turn the NAS upside down. b. Remove the screws. c. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. d. Lift the top cover off the NAS.
HS-453DX User Guide 6. Install thermal pads on the M.2 SSD. a. Remove the protective film from the thermal pads. b. Apply the thermal pads to the M.2 SSD. Note Single-sided M.2 SSDs have components (e.g., controllers, flash ICs) mounted only on the top side, and double-sided M.2 SSDs have components mounted on both sides.
HS-453DX User Guide Single-sided M.2 SSD Double-sided M.2 SSD 7. Install the M.2 SSD. a. Insert the M.2 SSD.
HS-453DX User Guide b. Attach the screw. 8. Attach the top cover. a. Place the top cover on the NAS.
HS-453DX User Guide b. Turn the NAS upside down. c. Attach the screws. d. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. 9. Connect all cables and external attachments. 10. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 11. Power on the NAS. 12. Attach the front cover.
HS-453DX User Guide Replacing Memory Modules The HS-453DX has two memory slots. You can increase the memory capacity of the NAS by upgrading the memory modules. When using two modules, use only QNAP modules of the same type and capacity to maintain system performance and stability. You can purchase QNAP memory modules from authorized resellers. Warning • Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death.
HS-453DX User Guide 2. Power off the NAS. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 5. Remove the top cover. a. Turn the NAS upside down. b. Remove the screws. c. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. d. Lift the top cover off the NAS.
HS-453DX User Guide 6. Remove an existing module. a. Push the retention clips outward simultaneously to release the module. b. Verify that the module has tilted upward and is completely released from the slot. Warning Attempting to remove a module that is not completely released may damage the module and the motherboard. c. Hold the edges of the module and carefully pull it out of the slot.
HS-453DX User Guide Warning • Do not touch the components, particularly the metal connectors. • Do not bend the module. 7. Optional: Install a thermal pad on the replacement module. Tip QNAP recommends installing thermal pads on the memory modules to enhance cooling efficiency and ensure consistent performance. Thermal pads can be purchased at shop.qnap.com. a. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad. b. Apply the thermal pad to the module.
HS-453DX User Guide Important Apply the thermal pad to the side of the module that faces upward. 8. Install a new module. a. Align the notch with the ridge in the slot. b. Insert the module. c. Verify that the metal connectors are fully inserted. d. Carefully press down on the module until the retention clips lock the module into place. 9. Attach the top cover.
HS-453DX User Guide a. Place the top cover on the NAS. b. Turn the NAS upside down. c. Attach the screws. d. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. 10. Connect all cables and external attachments. 11. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 12. Power on the NAS. 13. Attach the front cover.
HS-453DX User Guide 14. Verify that the module is recognized by the NAS. a. Log on to QTS as administrator. b. Go to Control Panel > System > System Status > Hardware Information . c. Check the value for Total memory. IC Thermal Pads The HS-453DX comes with preinstalled thermal pads on the CPU, MOSFET, and 10 GbE integrated circuits (ICs). Repeated removal and attachment of the top cover of the NAS may cause these thermal pads to wear out, requiring you to replace them periodically.
HS-453DX User Guide 2. Power off the NAS. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 5. Remove the top cover. a. Turn the NAS upside down. b. Remove the screws. c. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. d. Lift the top cover off the NAS.
HS-453DX User Guide 6. Locate the IC on the system board. For details, see System Board. 7. Remove the existing thermal pad from the IC.
HS-453DX User Guide MOSFET ICs 10 GbE IC 8. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad.
HS-453DX User Guide CPU MOSFET ICs 10 GbE IC 9. Apply the thermal pad to the IC.
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HS-453DX User Guide 10 GbE IC 10. Attach the top cover. a. Place the top cover on the NAS. b. Turn the NAS upside down. c. Attach the screws.
HS-453DX User Guide d. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. 11. Connect all cables and external attachments. 12. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 13. Power on the NAS. 14. Attach the front cover. QTS Installation The HS-453DX uses the QNAP QTS operating system. You can install QTS using any of the following methods.
HS-453DX User Guide Method Qfinder Pro installation (Recommended) Description If the NAS is connected to your local area network, you can do the following: • Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro. Requirements • Computer • Network cable • Qfinder Pro installer • Complete the steps in the Smart Installation Guide wizard. For details, see Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro. Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet, you can do the following: • Scan the QR code on the NAS.
HS-453DX User Guide • NAS name: Specify a name with 1 to 14 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), but cannot end with a hyphen. • Password: Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters. The password supports all ASCII characters. 7. Click Next. 8. Specify the time zone, date, and time. Tip QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard. 9. Click Next. 10.
HS-453DX User Guide 1. Power on the NAS. 2. Connect the NAS to the internet. 3. Go to the QNAP Cloud Installation page using one of the following methods: • On your computer, go to http://install.qnap.com/. • 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. 4. Find your NAS from the list and then click Initialize. Note If your NAS is not listed, follow the instructions on the web page to specify the Cloud Key on the NAS.
HS-453DX User Guide QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard. 13. Click Next. 14. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). 15. Click Next. 16. Select the types of devices that you will use to access shared folders on the NAS. 17. Click Next. 18. Select Configure disks later. Note For details on configuring disks, see the Storage Manager section of the QTS User Guide. 19. Click Next. 20. Select No.
HS-453DX User Guide 5. Select No, skip this process. Enabling the multimedia functions allows you to install multimedia applications after configuring the disks in Storage Manager. For details on enabling multimedia functions on QTS, see the System Administration section of the QTS User Guide. 6. Select Configure later. For details on configuring disks, see the Storage Manager section of the QTS User Guide. 7. Review the settings. 8. Click Next. 9. Review the settings. 10. Click Next.
HS-453DX User Guide 4. Basic Operations This chapter describes basic NAS operations. Power Button Operation User Action Result Power on Press the button once. The NAS powers on. Power off Press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds. The NAS powers off. Force power off Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. The NAS shuts down. Important Use this method only when the NAS is unresponsive. Reset Button Operation Basic system reset User Action Press and hold the button for 3 seconds.
HS-453DX User Guide LED System Status Status Flashes green and red alternately every 0.5 seconds Description • The drive is being formatted. • The NAS is being initialized. • The operating system is being updated. • RAID rebuilding is in progress. • Online RAID Capacity Expansion is in progress. • Online RAID Level Migration is in progress. Red • The drive is invalid. • The disk volume has reached its full capacity. • The disk volume is about to reach its full capacity.
HS-453DX User Guide Beep Alarm Duration Frequency Short beep (0.5 seconds) 1 Description • The NAS is starting up. • The NAS is shutting down (software shutdown). • The user pressed the Reset button. • The operating system was updated. 3 Long beep (1.5 seconds) 3 (every 5 minutes) 2 The user tried to copy the NAS data to the external storage device from the front USB port, but the data cannot be copied. The system fan is not functioning. • The disk volume is about to reach its full capacity.
HS-453DX 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. Power off the NAS. 2. Remove all drives. 3. Power on the NAS. 4. Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud. 5. Reinsert the drives. 6. Continue with the QTS installation.
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HS-453DX User Guide SJ/T 11364-2006 本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的年限。本产品 可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉 (Cd) 六价铬 (CR(VI)) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) 壳体 0 0 0 0 0 0 显示 0 0 0 0 0 0 印刷电路板 0 0 0 0 0 0 金属螺帽 0 0 0 0 0 0 电缆组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 风扇组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 电力供应组装 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。
