User's Manual

Tools and Parts for Component Installation

Please prepare the following tools and parts before setting up your Synology NAS:

• A screwdriver (only for 2.5" drives)

• At least one 3.5" or 2.5" SATA drive (please visit

www.synology.com/compatibility

for compatible drive

models)

Warning:

If you install a drive that contains data, the system will format the drive and erase all existing data.

Please back up any important data before installation.

Install Drives

Press the lower part of the hard drive tray to unlock the handle.

Pull out the hard drive tray handle as shown below to remove the hard drive tray.

Load drives in the drive trays.

• For 3.5" drives

: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive in the drive

tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the drive in place.

Hardware Setup

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