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TS-x80U, TVS-x82, TVS-X82T 
4.0.5 
4.1.x and 
later 
TVS-x63, TS-563, TS-x63U, TS-x69, 
TS-x69U, TS-x70, TS-x70U, 
TVS-x71, TVS-x71U, TS-x79, 
TS-x79U, TS-x80, TS-x80U, 
TVS-ECx80, TVS-x82, TVS-X82T 
4.0.5 
4.1.x and 
later 
HS-251/251+, TS-x51/x51+, 
TS-x53, SS-x53 
4.1.2 and 
later 
TS-x31+ 
4.1.1 
TVS-x71, TVS-x63, TS-563, 
TS-x63U, TS-x53, TS-x51/x51+, 
x31+ 
4.1.1 No 
4.1.2/4.1.
3 and 
later 
TS-x80, TVS-x80, TVS-x71U, 
TVS-x71, TVS-x63, TS-563, TS-x53, 
TS-x51/x51+, TS-x28, TS-x31+, 
TVS-x82,...

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TVS-x71 
4.1.1 TVS-x63, TS-563, TS-x63U 4.1.1 No 
4.1.2/4.1.
3 and 
later 
TS-x80, TVS-x80, TS-x71U, TVS- 
x71, TVS-x63, TS-x53, 
TS-x51/x51+, TVS-x82, TVS-X82T 
4.1.2/4.1.
3 and 
later 
No 
TVS-x71U 
4.1.1 
TVS-x82, TVS-X82T, TS-x80, 
TVS-x80, TVS-x71U, TVS-x71, 
TVS-x63, TS-563, TS-x63U, TS-x69, 
TS-x79, TS-x70 
4.1.1 No 
4.1.2/4.1.
3 and 
later 
TVS-x82, TVS-X82T, TS-x80, 
TVS-x80, TVS-x71U, TVS- x71, 
TVS-x63, TS-563, TS-x63U, TS-x53, 
TS-x51/x51+ 
4.1.2/4.1.
3 and 
later 
No 
TS-x28 
 
4.2.0...

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Source NAS Destination NAS 
Model Firmware 
Version Model Firmware 
Version 
TS-x28, TS-x31/x31+, 
TS-431U,   
HS-251/251+, 
TS-x51/x51+, TS-x53, 
SS-x53 
4.1.x and later 
TS-x10, TS-x12, TS-x19, 
TS-x20, TS-x21, HS-210, 
TS-x39, TS-509, TS-809, 
SS-x39, TS-x59, 
TS-x59U, TS-x69, 
TS-x69U, TS-x70,  
TS-x70U, TS-x79, 
TS-x79U 
3.8.x and older 
4.0.2 
TS-x69, TS-x69U, 
TS-x70, TS-x70U, 
TS-x79, TS-x79U 
4.0.5 
4.1.x 
TS-x10, TS-x12, TS-x19, 
TS-x20, TS-x21, HS-210, 
TS-x39, TS-509, TS-809,...

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Download Station, iTunes Server, DLNA Media Server, and some multimedia features will be 
removed after migrating non-TS-x79/80/82/89 models to TS-x70U/TS-x79/80/82/85/89 
models. The shared folders Multimedia/Qmultimedia, Download/Qdownload and all the 
downloaded files will be retained. 
The registered myQNAPcloud name on the source NAS will not be moved to the destination NAS 
after system migration. To use the same myQNAPcloud name on the destination NAS, change 
the myQNAPcloud name on the...

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4 to 8-drive RAID 6, 
4-drive, 6-drive, or 8-drive RAID 10. 
 
 
Migrating your NAS 
 
Follow the steps below to perform system migration: 
1. Turn off the source NAS and unplug the hard drives. 
2. Remove the hard drives from the old trays and install them to the hard drive trays of the new 
NAS. 
3. Plug the hard drives to the destination NAS (new model). Make sure the hard drives are installed 
in the original order. 
4. Follow the instructions of the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) to connect...

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QTS Basics and Desktop 
 
QTS is a user-friendly NAS operating system designed to enhance every aspect of your NAS experience. 
With basic methods such as drag-and-drop or point and click, you can complete most NAS operations. 
Check the following links to learn more about QTS:    
Introducing QTS 
Using QTS Desktop  

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Introducing QTS 
 
Built on a Linux foundation, QTS is shaped from an optimized kernel to deliver 
high-performance services that satisfy needs for file storage, management, backup, 
multimedia applications, surveillance, and more. The intuitive, multi-window and 
multi-tasking QTS GUI make it incredibly easy to manage your NAS, use its rich home 
applications, enjoy multimedia, and install more applications from an integrated App Center. 
QTS also adds value to business applications and...

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NAS for Home - Easily enrich home entertainment and content sharing 
 
Tons of photos, music, videos and documents are often scattered across multiple computers 
in modern homes. QNAP NAS feature plenty of handy applications to let you smartly connect 
and manage your data and enjoy a truly digital life in a well-secured home network. No 
boundaries for multimedia sharing at home, and no boundaries for sharing content with 
family, and friends. Learn more about the exciting features that a QNAP NAS...

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Using QTS Desktop 
 
After you finish the basic setup and login to the NAS, the desktop will appear. Each main desktop 
feature is introduced in the following sections.  
 
Topics covered in this chapter: 
QTS Desktop 
2-step Verification 
 
QTS Desktop 
 
No.  Name Description 
1 Show 
Desktop 
Minimize or restore all open windows. 
2 Main Menu  Show the Main Menu. It includes two parts:  
1) SYSTEMS: Key system features and options designed to help you manage 
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experience.  
Please note that the default Internet browser, instead of a new window on the 
NAS Desktop, will be launched once you click a third-party application. 
3 Search Enter keywords in the search bar to find an application or function and related 
instructions. Click the search result to launch an application or function or 
consult its online QTS help. 
4 Background 
Task  
Review or control (such as pause or postpone) all the tasks running in the 
background. For example, HDD S.M.A.R.T....