2. Installation and Access
This chapter provides specic hardware installation and switch access steps.
Installation requirements
Category Item
Environment • Room temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
• Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids,
or chemicals
• Free from objects that may obstruct the switch ventilation or apply
pressure to the switch or power cord.
Hardware and peripherals • Computer or NAS
• Network cable
Tools • Phillips #1 or #2 screwdriver
• Flat head screwdriver
• Anti-static wrist strap
Setting up the switch
1. Place your switch in an environment that meets the requirements.
For details, see Installation requirements.
2. Power on the switch.
3. Connect the switch to a computer or network.
For details, see Connecting the switch to a computer or network.
4. Log in to QSS.
Connecting the switch to a computer or network
You can connect the switch to a computer or local area network. For details, see the following topics:
• Connecting the switch to a computer
• Connecting the switch to a network
Connecting the switch to a computer
Connecting the switch to a QNAP NAS allows you to expand storage capacity and back up data to another
NAS through network cable connections to a host port on the switch. However, you must connect the switch
to a computer to congure the settings.
1. Power on the switch.
2. Connect the switch to a computer.
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