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Advice please: Correct order of new NAS setup for first time QNAP user - theVodkaCircle - 02-09-2025
Hey there,
I have a QNAP TS-673A-8G turning up in the next few days and I have 2 x Crucial 32GB (1x32GB) CT32G4SFD832A 3200MHz SODIMM DDR4 RAM sticks that I want to install and the NAS will have Seagate ST8000VN004 8TB IronWolf drives going into it.
My question is in what order should I do the upgrade and get it going please?
- Leave the factory 8GB in it initially
- Install the drives
- Bootup and install the OS (I'm thinking QuTS Hero - as far as I can tell it will install with 8GB but will not have full functionality)
- Power it down and install the new RAM
- Power back up, check it can see and use the RAM and start putting files on it
Am I missing anything or have stuff in the wrong order?
Thank you!
RE: Advice please: Correct order of new NAS setup for first time QNAP user - theVodkaCircle - 02-10-2025
nvm, worked like a charm.
RE: Advice please: Correct order of new NAS setup for first time QNAP user - ed - 02-14-2025
Glad to hear it worked! For anyone else setting up their QNAP TS-673A-8G, here's a quick reminder of the best order:
Install the New RAM First – It's easier to do it right at the start to avoid issues later on.
Install the Hard Drives – Make sure they’re properly seated before booting.
Boot Up and Install QuTS Hero – You can do this with the default 8GB RAM, but you'll get full performance once the new RAM is installed.
Power Down and Add the New RAM – If you didn’t do it initially, you can add it after the first boot.
Boot Up Again and Verify Everything – Check if the NAS is recognizing the new RAM and start using it for your files.