TS-230 User Guide Document Version: 3 03/07/2020
TS-230 User Guide Contents 1. Preface About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3 Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3 Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3 2.
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TS-230 User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information on the QNAP TS-230 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.
TS-230 User Guide 2. Product Overview This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP TS-230 NAS. About the TS-230 The TS-230 is a user-friendly lightweight NAS designed for backup, synchronization, remote access, and home entertainment. The TS-230 offers smooth and seamless data transmission for multiple users. It is powered by a Realtek RTD1296 quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor with 2 GB DDR4 memory. Its toolless tower design makes it an ideal NAS for homes and small offices.
TS-230 User Guide Component Drive compatibility TS-230 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 Important 2.5-inch drive trays only support drives with a maximum height of 9.5 mm. Hot-swapping Supported Network Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 x GbE RJ45 External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots USB ports Front: 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A Note This USB port supports One Touch Copy. Back: • 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A • 1 x USB 3.
TS-230 User Guide Component TS-230 Sound level 15 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 80 mm, 12V DC fan Warning To avoid potential injury or damage to components, do not touch the fans while the NAS is connected to a power source.
TS-230 User Guide Front Panel No. Component No. Component 1 Status LED 5 Drive 2 LED 2 LAN LED 6 Power button 3 USB One Touch Copy LED 7 USB One Touch Copy button 4 Drive 1 LED 8 USB 3.
TS-230 User Guide No. Component No. Component 1 System fan 5 Gigabit Ethernet speed LED 2 Reset button 6 USB 2.0 Type-A port 3 Ethernet port (GbE RJ45) 7 USB 3.0 Type-A port 4 Gigabit Ethernet activity LED 8 Power input Front Drive Numbering Safety Information The following instructions help ensure personal safety and environmental safety. Read these instructions carefully before performing any operations.
TS-230 User Guide • Devices with redundant power supply may have one or more power supply unit (PSU) cords. To avoid serious injuries, a trained service technician must disconnect all PSU cords from the device before installing or replacing system components. System Battery • To avoid potential battery explosion, causing injury or damage to components, ensure that you replace the existing battery with a battery of the same type.
TS-230 User Guide Setting Up the NAS Note Read all safety requirements and information in Safety Information carefully before setting up the NAS or installing NAS components. 1. Place your NAS device in an environment that meets the requirements. 2. Install the drives. For details, see the following topics: • Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Drive Trays • Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Drive Trays 3. Connect the power cord and all applicable cables. 4.
TS-230 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, memory modules, and expansion cards. Drive Installation The TS-230 is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA hard drives, and 2.5-inch solid-state drives. Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.
TS-230 User Guide c. Slide the cover back. d. Lift up the cover. 5. Install a drive on the tray. a. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray.
TS-230 User Guide b. Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. c. 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. d. Attach the fastening panels to lock the drive to the tray.
TS-230 User Guide e. Optional: Attach the screws. 6. Load the tray into the bay. a. Slide the tray into the drive bay. b. Push the handle.
TS-230 User Guide 7. Attach the case cover. a. Place the cover on the NAS. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screw to the bottom of the NAS.
TS-230 User Guide d. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. 8. Connect all cables and external attachments. 9. Power on the NAS. Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Drive Trays Warning • Installing a drive and installing QTS deletes all data on the drive.
TS-230 User Guide • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. • Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades. • Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components. 1. Power off the NAS. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect all cables and external attachments. 4. Remove the case cover. a. Lay the NAS on the left side. b. Loosen the screw. c.
TS-230 User Guide 5. Install a drive on the tray. a. Remove a drive tray by simultaneously pressing the latch and pulling the tray. b. Remove the right fastening panel from the drive tray.
TS-230 User Guide c. 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. d. Attach the screws. 6. Load the tray into the bay. a. Slide the tray into the drive bay. b. Push the handle.
TS-230 User Guide 7. Attach the case cover. a. Place the cover on the NAS. b. Slide the cover forward. c. Attach the screw.
TS-230 User Guide d. Place the NAS in its normal upright position. 8. Connect all cables and external attachments. 9. Power on the NAS.
TS-230 User Guide QTS Installation 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. Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet, you can do the following: • Scan the QR code on the NAS.
TS-230 User Guide • Password: Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters. The password supports all ASCII characters. 8. Click Next. 9. 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. 10. Click Next. 11. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). 12. Click Next. 13. Select the types of devices that you will use to access shared folders on the NAS. 14. Click Next. 15.
TS-230 User Guide Note You must return to this page to complete the installation after creating an account. 6. Specify the myQNAPcloud device name for the NAS. Note • The myQNAPcloud device name is used when remotely accessing the NAS. • For security purposes, the myQNAPcloud Link remote connection service will be disabled on your NAS after initialization. You can enable it by connecting to QTS through LAN and then installing myQNAPcloud Link. 7. Click Next. 8. Perform any of the following actions.
TS-230 User Guide 20. Click Confirm. QTS is installed.
TS-230 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.
TS-230 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.
TS-230 User Guide LED USB Status Flashes blue every 0.5 sec Description • A USB device (connected to the front USB port) is detected. • A USB device (connected to the front USB port) is being removed from the NAS. • A USB device (connected to the front USB port of the NAS) is being accessed. • Data is being copied to or from a USB or eSATA device. Blue A USB device is detected in the front USB port. Off • No USB device is detected.
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TS-230 User Guide 5. Troubleshooting This chapter describes basic troubleshooting information. Hot-Swapping Failed Drives The NAS supports hot-swapping drives when one member drive fails in RAID 1. 1. Log on to QTS. 2. Go to Main Menu > Storage Manager > Storage > Disks/VJBOD . 3. Locate the failed drive. 4. Prepare a new hard drive with a capacity that is the same as or larger than the failed hard drive. 5. Remove the failed drive from the NAS. 6. Wait for 20 seconds or until the NAS beeps twice. 7.
TS-230 User Guide Disk Volume RAID Recovery Support Maximum Number of Removed Drives RAID 0 Yes 1 RAID 1 Yes 1 Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Resource URL Documentation https://docs.qnap.com Service Portal https://service.qnap.com Downloads https://download.qnap.com Community Forum https://forum.qnap.
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TS-230 User Guide 7. Notices This chapter provides information about warranty, disclaimers, licensing, and federal regulations. Limited Warranty QNAP offers limited warranty service on our products. Your QNAP-branded hardware product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year or more from the date printed on the invoice. ("Warranty Period"). Please review your statutory rights at www.qnap.
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TS-230 User Guide END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS CE Notice This QNAP NAS complies with CE Compliance Class B. FCC Notice 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.
TS-230 User Guide VCCI Notice VCCI–B BSMI Notice 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
TS-230 User Guide 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) X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。 Notices 43
