3. Installation and Configuration
This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps.
Hardware Installation
This section provides information on installing drives, memory modules, and expansion cards.
Installing Drives
The TS-x73U is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives, and 2.5-inch and M.2 solid state drives.
All drive bays support SSD cache acceleration.
Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
Warning
• Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
1.
Power off the NAS.
2.
Remove the drive tray.
• TS-873U, TS-873U-RP, TS-1273U, TS-1273U-RP
1.
Pull the handle to release the tray.
2.
Pull the tray out.
• TS-1673U, TS-1673U-RP
1.
Locate the lock.
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