QNAP TVS-472XT 4-Bay NAS Enclosure - Manual (Page 74)

Saving the encryption key enables QTS to automatically unlock and mount the SED pool when the NAS
starts up. If the encryption key is not saved, you must specify the encryption password every time the
NAS restarts.
Warning
Saving the encryption key can result in unauthorized data access if unauthorized personnel are
able to physically access the NAS.
15. Click Next.
16. Click Create.
A confirmation message appears.
17. Click OK.
QTS creates the storage pool and then displays the information on the Storage/Snapshots screen.
Creating an SED Secure Static Volume
1. Go to Storage & Snapshots > Storage > Storage/Snapshots .
2. Perform one of the following actions.
NAS State Action
No volumes or storage pools Click New Volume.
One or more volumes or storage pools Click Create > New Volume .
The Volume Creation Wizard window opens.
3. Select Static volume.
4. Click Next.
5. Optional: Select an expansion unit from the Enclosure Unit list.
Important
• You cannot select disks from multiple expansion units.
• If the expansion unit is disconnected from the NAS, the storage pool becomes inaccessible
until it is reconnected.
6. Select Create SED secure static volume.
The list of disks only displays SED disks.
7. Select one or more disks.
8. Select a RAID type.
QTS displays all available RAID types and automatically selects the most optimized RAID type.
Number of disks Supported RAID Types Default RAID Type
One Single Single
Two JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 1
Three JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 5 RAID 5
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