Operation & user’s manual [PDF] (49 pages)
- Brand: QNAP
- Model: TS-h 83XU-RP Series
- Format: PDF
- Key Aspects: Component Longevity Optimization, System Architecture and Design Overview, Safety Recommendations and Warnings
- Updated: 24.03.2026
- Source File: 1951649.pdf
- Pages: 49
- Description: Product operation manual for the QNAP TS-h 83XU-RP Series.
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TS-hx83XU-RP
TS-h1683XU-RP
TS-h2483XU-RP
User Guide
Document Version: 1
27/10/2020
Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide..........................................................................................................................................2
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................2
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Product Overview
About the TS-hx83XU-RP.............................................................................................................................3
Hardware Specifications...............................................................................................................................3
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 5
Components................................................................................................................................................. 6
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................6
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel Network Interface.................................................................................................................. 8
System Board...........................................................................................................................................9
Drive Numbering.....................................................................................................................................11
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................12
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................... 13
Setting up the NAS..................................................................................................................................... 13
3. Installation and Configuration
Hardware Installation..................................................................................................................................14
Drive Installation.....................................................................................................................................14
Replacing Memory Modules...................................................................................................................20
Replacing Expansion Cards................................................................................................................... 25
Hot-swapping Redundant Power Supply Units.......................................................................................29
Rail Kits.................................................................................................................................................. 31
Expansion Unit Installation..................................................................................................................... 31
QuTS hero Installation................................................................................................................................35
Installing QuTS hero Using Qfinder Pro................................................................................................. 36
Installing QuTS hero Using the Cloud Key.............................................................................................38
4. Basic Operations
Power Button.............................................................................................................................................. 41
Reset Button...............................................................................................................................................41
LEDs...........................................................................................................................................................42
Audio Alert.................................................................................................................................................. 45
5. Troubleshooting
Forcing Qfinder Pro or myQNAPcloud to Locate the NAS......................................................................... 46
Hot-Swapping Failed Drives....................................................................................................................... 46
Recovering Unintentionally Removed Drives............................................................................................. 47
Support and Other Resources....................................................................................................................47
6. Glossary
Cloud Key................................................................................................................................................... 48
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 48
myQNAPcloud Link.....................................................................................................................................48
Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 48
QNAP ID.....................................................................................................................................................48
QuTS hero.................................................................................................................................................. 48
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1. Preface
About This Guide
This guide provides information about the device 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 storage administrators. This guide assumes that the user is knowledgeable
and qualified to install, maintain, and troubleshoot issues involving servers, server components, and storage
systems. This guide also assumes that the user is trained to recognize hazards, including the appropriate
actions the user needs to take to prevent personal injury and damage to data and property.
Document Conventions
Symbol
Description
Notes provide default configuration settings and other supplementary
information.
Important notes provide information on required configuration settings and other
critical information.
Tips provide recommendations or alternative methods of performing tasks or
configuring settings.
Warnings provide information that, when ignored, may result in potential loss,
injury, or even death.
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2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP device.
About the TS-hx83XU-RP
Powered by Intel® Xeon® E-2236 processor, the TS-hx83XU-RP is an enterprise rackmount NAS designed
for AI applications, such as deep learning, data analysis, and other large data volume applications. The NAS
runs on QNAP's latest QuTS hero operating system that is optimized for applications on the powerful ZFS
file system. The TS-hx83XU-RP is available in 16-drive bays and 24-drive bay models for storing tetrabytes
of data. The NAS also features four-channel long-DIMM DDR4 memory that can be scaled up to 128 GB,
expansion card slots, and pre-installed 10 Gigabit Ethernet network cards, and various input/output (I/O)
ports for better scalability and flexibility.
Hardware Specifications
Warning
• If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAP-
authorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or
perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third-party
invalidates the warranty.
• QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized
modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications.
For details, see the QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions.
Tip
Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest
specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com.
Ordering P/N
Drive bays
Memory
Power supply
TS-h1683XU-RP-
E2236-128G
16
128 GB
Redundant
TS-h2483XU-RP-
E2236-128G
24
128 GB
Redundant
Component
TS-h1683XU-RP-E2236-128G
TS-h2483XU-RP-E2236-128G
Processor
CPU
Intel® Xeon® E-2236
Frequency
6-core/ 12-threads/ 3.4 GHz /4.8 GHz burst
Architecture
x86 64-bit
Encryption engine
AES-NI
Memory
Pre-installed
memory
128 GB RAM: 4 x 32 GB ECC DDR4 UDIMM
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