[Megathread] Moogle's QNAP FAQ help V2

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How to replace QNAP NAS PSU Power Supply Fail

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The guide in the youtube is only for the following models

This also applies to the following models: QNAP ts-439, ts-459, ts-453 ts-463, ts-659, ts-651, ts-669, ts-653a, and ts-639

How to generate logs on a QNAP device using diagnostic tool

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How NetBIOS name resolution really works

Which name are we talking about?
The first issue is determining the kind of name. In the Windows client world, there are two basic types of names. The first kind is a name for IP addresses. Host name resolution uses a host’s file and DNS for resolution. The second kind of name is the NetBIOS name, which is used for Windows (SMB) type sharing and messaging. These are the names that are used when you are mapping a drive or connecting to a printer. These names are resolved either by using an LMHosts file on the local machine or WINS server, or by broadcasting a request.

Just to muddy the waters, Microsoft allows IP host names to be used as a substitute for NetBIOS names. Although the net effect is making it easier to resolve names, the substitution strategy makes troubleshooting problems more difficult. You not only have to troubleshoot all of the NetBIOS name resolution options, but you must also troubleshoot the IP host name resolution. The best way to determine what is broken in NetBIOS name resolution, however, starts with understanding how NetBIOS name resolution works.

read the full article here
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how ... lly-works/

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Thunderbolt what is it?

short version
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long version (recommended)
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This is thunderbolt in relation to Qnap for 2017

Even after reading the 91 pg thread and schumaku's helpful reply, here is what I am still struggling with (hopefully this discussion/clarification will help others also trying to fully understand x82 connectivity options)

The combination of mainboard and Thunderbolt cards is very critical - you can easy end with a non- or partially working TB experience. See the users of the early HP notebooks with TB/TB2 - while apparently "certified" or "validated" by Intel - these are known to cause issues.

As QNAP does not offer a TB card as an add-on, it's well possible the TB "feature" is coded in the hardware (like the number of SATA slots, M.2 slots, product name, serial number, ...), and the TB adaptors would not be enabled, the network config on these not done - the card wont become available to QTS at all.

Last, the equation USB-C == Thunderbolt3 is wrong. The expectation that every notebook (or computer, or whatever) with USB-C has Thunderbolt3 is wrong. The other way round, every Thunderbolt3 port can serve as an USB-C port is correct. And misleadingly, every Thunderbolt3 cable can be used as USB-C cable. But never the other way round. Most notably, we won't see Thunbderbolt3 ie. on an AMD platform, too - but you will see systems with USB 3.1 ports (like some QNAP NAS models with Intel or AMD platforms), commonly not using USB-C ports, but USB-A instead to make a clear difference that these are host ports. Still USB 3.1 - but no Thunderbolt there ever.

Said that, Intel is very strict in allowing Thunderbolt3 compliance testing: A random combination of mainboard and TB card is unlikely to work.

Regards,
-Kurt

Wishing to choose the right QNAP System for both "GPU Pass-through" support & Thunderbolt-3 DAS utilization:

You might also want to look at this review from a photographer who deals with Large files on his QNAP. It might give you some different thoughts/ideas to think about. https://photographylife.com/reviews/qnap-tvs-882t

The reviewer made the terrible mistake of claiming the Qnap was a DAS and NAS as something the Synology wasn't.
Both are NAS. The Qnap t/bolt connection is IP over t/bolt, not native t/bolt as in DAS implementation.

Yeah - QNAP probably does need to be careful on some of their marketing. Their T3 faq page does say though that it isn't a DAS towards the bottom.
https://www.qnap.com/solution/thunderbolt3-nas/en/

source:
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other users opinions and feedbacks about TB on QNAP


The Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter- Connect your TB3 Accessory to a TB 2 Mac Mini
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The QNAP Thunderbolt 3 NAS via Apple Adapter to a Thunderbolt 2 Mac Mini Black Magic Speed Test
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The QNAP TVS-1282T3 i7 12-Bay (8x 3.5, 4x 2.5)Thunderbolt 3 + 10GbE Ultimate NAS Machine
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Bob Zelin -
I am saddened to see that tbarnes1 and purezerg feel that QNAP is the issue. I install QNAPs constantly, in video shared storage environments, and they are absolutely incredible.

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viewtopic.php?f=185&t=122519#p592148

This is a subject i am most unfamiliar with. If you need help on it you can ask schumy and other users who are way more versed regarding thunderbolt connectivity. It's a quagmire of confusion especially when it comes to cables

How to access Qnap Nas via usb from desktop/laptop using quick access feature





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If you go here, you can use the checklist for USB QuickAccess Port to find models that support this feature.
https://www.qnap.com/en/product/?conditions=2-3


TS-251a review
https://geeklingo.net/qnap-ts-251a-nas- ... -reviewed/

the TS-253B says it's using type c for quick access


However as Schumy pointed out that for now

All current QA ports are indeed 1 GbE implementations. If Multigig is becoming more popular, convinced QNAP will boost new hardware QA ports to 2.5 or 5 GbE.

Simply put, connectivity options to access directly to QNAP NAS is either
1. thunderbolt (tb1, tb2, tb3 depending)
2. quick access via usb (only available for quick access port using usb for select models)
3. ethernet (1Gbe, 10Gbe or 40Gbe depending)

you gain access to these select types of connection options depending on which qnap model you get.

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