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, handles, and adding expansion
units.
Installing Drives
The TS-431XeU is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives, and solid state drives. All four drive
bays support SSD cache acceleration.
Installing 3.5-inch Hard Drives
Warning
• Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
•
Moving fan blades:
Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan
blades.
•
Other moving components:
Keep your hands and other body parts away from other
moving components.
1.
Power off the NAS.
2.
Remove the drive tray.
a.
Pull the tray handle outward.
b.
Pull the tray out.
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