Find disk location or check disk LED using locate disk function
Last modified date:
2026-01-20
Applicable Products
- QTS
- QuTS hero
- All QNAP NAS models
Overview
The disk locate function allows you to identify a specific physical disk in your NAS by activating its LED indicator. This is helpful when you need to find a particular disk (such as HDD2), especially if disk LEDs are not illuminated under normal conditions.
Procedure
- Go to Storage & Snapshots > Storage > Disks/VJBOD > Disks in QTS or QuTS hero.
- Select the disk you want to identify.
- Click Action > Locate.
- The LED indicator for the selected disk will start blinking (usually red) to help you identify its physical location.
- Note: LED color and behavior may vary depending on your NAS model.
- If the disk LED does not blink as expected, please contact QNAP support for further assistance.
Reminder: Do not remove or touch any disks unless instructed. Removing the wrong disk may cause data loss.
