Rebooting a QNAP NAS is a relatively easy process. There are actually a few different methods in order to do so, some involving the QTS operating system, whislt others make use of the power button. This guide will run you through how to reboot a QNAP NAS quickly.
- How to reboot QNAP NAS with QTS
- How to reboot QNAP NAS with the power button
- How to schedule reboots in QNAP QTS
How to reboot QNAP NAS with QTS
It’s easy to reboot your QNAP NAS using QTS. Simply log into the admin web UI and click a few buttons. Here’s how to do it:
- Log into your QNAP NAS.
- Click on the user in the top-right of the web admin UI.
- Choose Restart.
- Confirm you wish to reboot the NAS by choosing Yes.
- Wait for the NAS to perform the reboot.
How to reboot QNAP NAS with the power button
If you’re unable to access QTS or wish to reboot the NAS without accessing the admin UI, it’s possible to gracefully shut down a QNAP NAS using the power button.
- Press and hold the power button for approximately five seconds. (The status indicator should start flashing.)
- Wait for the NAS to gracefully shut down.
- Press the power button.
How to schedule reboots in QNAP QTS
If you’d like to schedule reboots for your QNAP NAS, there’s a slightly longer process within QTS, but we’ve simplified the steps below:
- Log into your QNAP NAS.
- Open Control Panel.
- Go to System > Power > Power Schedule.
- Select Enable schedule.
- Click Add.
- Set the Action to Restart.
- Choosing the frequency of the action under Schedule Type.
- Configure the time of day the action takes place using the Hour and Minute selector.
- Click Apply.
QNAP TS-464
The QNAP TS-464 is an impressively powerful Intel NAS with everything you’d need for storing absolutely everything at home or in the office. It’s also perfect for running Plex Media Server.
