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The following example uses the Zettlab D6.

Products

Front

  1. You can see 6 hard disk brackets.
  2. Below the dust filter, from left to right: LCD display, SD 3.0 interface, SD 4.0 interface, TF 4.0 interface, USB 3 Gen 1 (Type C) interface, USB 3 Gen 1 (Type A) interface.

Back

  1. A magnetic dust filter is included in the packaging. Remove the rear magnetic dust filter and attach it to the fan outlet.
  2. Below the rear dust filter, from left to right: 1GbE interface, 2.5GbE interface, two USB 2.0 interfaces, HDMI interface, DC power interface, RESET reset hole, Power button.

Packaging List

  1. Gigabit Ethernet cable
  2. Power cord (varies by region standard)
  3. Power adapter
  4. Thermal silicone pads

How to Install Hard Drives

3.5-inch Installation

Preparations

  1. 3.5-inch hard drive (to be provided by the user). Since the hard drive will be formatted to create a storage pool, ensure that the hard drive contains no data or that data backup is complete.
  2. Ensure the device is powered off during operation. If not powered off, press and hold the Power Button on the back of the device until the device shuts down.

3.5-inch Installation Steps

  1. Press the logo area of the hard drive bracket to release the handle, then pull out the hard drive bracket.
  2. Hold the silver button on the hard drive bracket and pull it outward.
  3. Insert the hard drive with the label side up and the circuit board facing the hard drive bracket, with the gold pins facing outward. Align the protrusions on the hard drive bracket with the four screw holes on the hard drive.
  4. Close the clamps on the hard drive bracket.
  5. Push the hard drive bracket into the hard drive cage and ensure it is pushed in until it can no longer be moved.
  6. Press down to close the handle of the hard drive bracket.

2.5-inch Installation

Preparations

  1. 2.5-inch hard drive (to be provided by the user). Since the hard drive will be formatted to create a storage pool, ensure that the hard drive contains no data or that data backup is complete.
  2. Ensure the device is powered off during operation. If not powered off, press and hold the Power Button on the back of the device until the device shuts down.
  3. Screws for fixing the 2.5-inch hard drive (to be provided by the user).

2.5-inch Installation Steps

  1. Press the logo area of the hard drive bracket to release the handle, then pull out the hard drive bracket.
  2. Find the shock-absorbing pad on the lower left corner of the hard drive bracket, farthest from the handle.
  3. Place the hard drive label side up into the hard drive bracket.
  4. Flip over the hard drive bracket and tighten the hard drive fixing screws on the back, ensuring they are securely locked.
  5. Push the hard drive bracket into the hard drive cage and ensure it is pushed in until it can no longer be moved.
  6. Press down to close the handle of the hard drive bracket.

M.2 Hard Drive Installation

Preparation Steps

  1. An M.2 hard drive (to be provided by the user). Since the hard drive will be formatted to create a storage pool, ensure that the hard drive contains no data or that data backup is complete.
  2. Thermal silicone pad included in the package.
  3. Hard drive fixing screws included in the package.
  4. Ensure the device is powered off during operation. If not powered off, press and hold the Power Button on the back of the device until the device shuts down.

Installation Steps

  1. Flip the device so that the bottom is facing up.
  2. Remove the four screws from the bottom cover and take off the bottom cover.
  3. Peel off the transparent film from both sides of the thermal silicone pad and attach it to the labeled side of the M.2 hard drive.
  4. Insert the M.2 hard drive with the thermal silicone pad into the interface, ensuring it is fully inserted.
  5. Tighten the included hard drive fixing screws at the back of the hard drive.
  6. Reattach the bottom cover.

Connection Settings

Cable Connections

Network Cable

  1. Connect one end of the gigabit network cable to the 1GbE interface or 2.5GbE interface on the back of the Zettlab AI NAS. If your router supports 2.5GbE, it is recommended to connect to this interface first.
  2. Connect the other end to the LAN interface of your router.

Power Supply

  1. Connect the included power cord to the power adapter.
  2. Plug the power cord into the power socket.
  3. Connect the power adapter to the DC power interface on the back of the Zettlab AI NAS.
  4. Wait for the system to boot up.

System Connection

Web Connection

  1. Find the corresponding IP address on the front LCD screen of the device (e.g., 192.168.XX.XXX).
  2. Open a browser on any of your devices and enter the IP address displayed on the device's LCD screen.
  3. Follow the prompts to create an administrator account.
  4. Choose whether to enable remote connection. Remote Connection: Allows remote login to the NAS outside the local network, enabling quick access, management, and sharing of files stored on the NAS.
  5. Enter the system and start your AI NAS experience.

Client Connection

  1. Download the client from the official website (WIN/MAC).
  2. Install the client. MAC

  1. Launch the client and scan for devices on the local network. If devices are not found, follow the prompts to check the issue and try scanning again.
  2. Click to connect to the device.
  3. Follow the prompts to create an administrator account.
  4. Choose whether to enable remote connection. Remote Connection: Allows remote login to the NAS outside the local network, enabling quick access, management, and sharing of files stored on the NAS.
  5. Enter the system and start your AI NAS experience.