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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Connect with Synology DiskStation

Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of the expansion unit, and the other to the power outlet.

Connect the expansion cable to the expansion ports of DX517 and Synology DiskStation:

After the connection is complete, DX517 will be turned on or off automatically when the connected DiskStation
powers on or off.

Replace System Fan

The ALERT LED indicator of your DX517 will be static orange if either of the system fans is not working. Follow

the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one.

Shut down your expansion unit. Disconnect all cables connected to your expansion unit to prevent any

possible damages.

Fans are numbered as follows:

Summary of Contents for DX517

Page 1: ...Expansion Unit DX517 Hardware Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...nstructions 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6 Install Drives 6 Connect with Synology DiskStation 9 Replace System Fan 9 Confirm Connection and Manage Storage Spaces 1...

Page 3: ...s below Also make sure to read the safety instructions carefully to avoid harming yourself or damaging your expansion unit Note All images below are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from...

Page 4: ...en the linked DiskStation powers on or off However the POWER button has no power off function when volume is created to prevent accidental volume damage 3 Drive Tray Lock Lock or unlock drive trays 4...

Page 5: ...r 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 corre...

Page 6: ...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 1 Press the lower part of t...

Page 7: ...in place For 2 5 drives Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and store them in a safe place Place the drive in the blue area shown below of the drive tray Turn the tray upside...

Page 8: ...drive tray lock turn the key clockwise to lock the handle of the drive tray and then remove the key 7 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other drives you have prepared 8 Drives are numbered as sh...

Page 9: ...he connection is complete DX517 will be turned on or off automatically when the connected DiskStation powers on or off Replace System Fan The ALERT LED indicator of your DX517 will be static orange if...

Page 10: ...ecting the fan cable from the connectors 5 Connect the cables of the new fans to the connectors and tighten the screws removed in step 3 Confirm Connection and Manage Storage Spaces 1 Log in to the Di...

Page 11: ...p Limitations Before using this expansion unit please see the limitations below This expansion unit can be linked to only one Synology DiskStation at a time The data of some DSM packages can be stored...

Page 12: ...91 AC Input Power Voltage 100V to 240V AC Power Frequency 50 60Hz Single Phase Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C 40 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 10 C to 70 C 15 F to 155 F Relative Humidity 5 to 95...

Page 13: ...trays Green Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Orange Static Drive error Off No internal drive POWER Blue Static Powered on Off Powered off STATUS Green Static Volume normal HDD hib...