Synology Adapter Card M2D18 Hardware Installation Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents 3 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Attach M2D18 Adapter Card to Synology NAS Appendix A: Specifications Synology_HIG_M2D18_20180522 2 5 5
1 Chapter Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new Adapter Card, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. Also, make sure to read the safety instructions carefully to avoid harming yourself or damaging your Adapter Card. Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity. Place the product right side up at all times. Do not place near any liquids. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Wipe with damp paper towels. Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners. To prevent the unit from falling over, do not place on carts or any unstable surfaces. The power cord must plug in to the correct supply voltage.
2 Chapter Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver (for removing the casing of your target installed DiskStation) Attach M2D18 Adapter Card to Synology NAS Please refer to Synology Hardware Compatibility List to make sure your Synology NAS supports M2D18 adapter card before attaching it. To install the M2D18 adapter card: 1 Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to shut down your Synology NAS.
4 Add M.2 SSD to M2D18 adapter card: a Place a nut (1) and fasten a screw (2) to secure it. b Insert M.2 SSD into the slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted. c Tighten the SSD with a screw. d Repeat previous two steps if installing another optional SSD is needed. Slot numbers are shown as below. 5 Install the M2D18 adapter card: a Remove the screw that secures the adapter slot’s cover. b Remove the adapter slot’s cover.
c Align the card’s connector with the adapter slot and insert the card. d Fasten the removed screw in step 5-a so as to secure the newly inserted card. 6 Place back the removed top cover in step 2 and tighten the screws. Note: Make sure the connector is fully inserted or the adapter card may not function properly. 7 To disassemble the heatsink module: a Pull the metal clips of a shielding bracket outwards while pushing the heatsink upwards.
A Appendix Specifications Item M2D18 PCIe Interface PCIe 2.0 x 8 Driver Interface PCIe NVMe/SATA Connector Type and Quantity M.
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