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QTS 5.1.x

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Firmware update

Important:

If the SQL server is enabled during the firmware update in QTS 5.0 or later versions, the system will automatically download the MariaDB 5 app and migrate the SQL server data to MariaDB.

For details, see Configuring the MariaDB database.

QNAP recommends keeping your NAS firmware up to date. This ensures that your NAS benefits from new software features, security updates, enhancements, and bug fixes. By default, QTS automatically checks for firmware updates on a daily basis.

You can update the NAS firmware using one of the following methods:

Update Method

Description

Using Check for update

The system will check for the available updates. If updates are available, they can be downloaded and installed immediately or postponed to a later date.

For details, see Checking for updates.

Using automatic updates

You can configure QTS to periodically download and install the latest firmware updates.

For details, see Updating the firmware automatically.

Using Manual Installation

You can check for firmware updates on the QNAP website, download updates to a computer, and manually install updates onto your device.

For details, see Updating the Firmware Manually.

Using Qfinder Pro

If your device is connected to the local area network, you can use Qfinder Pro to check and install the latest firmware updates.

For details, see Updating the firmware using Qfinder Pro.

The following types of firmware updates are available:

Update Type

Description

Critical update

Critical updates provide fixes for critical security vulnerabilities and critical system issues. These updates are appropriate for users who have high security demands.

Quality update

Quality updates provide bug and security fixes, and fixes for critical system issues. These updates are appropriate for users who have high system reliability demands.

Latest update

The latest updates provide new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates. These updates are appropriate for users who want to try the newest features and enhancements.

Beta update

These updates provide access to the latest features that have not been officially released. Given that beta features are still under testing, these updates may not be as stable as official releases.