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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Install a PCle Add-in Card
/R provides one PCIe slot for optional add-in card expansion, allowing network interface card
to be installed.
To install network interface card
1
" section to shut down your Synology NAS,
disconnect the cables and remove the top cover.
2
Install the network interface card:
a
Remove the screw that secures the expansion slot’s cover. Remove the cover from the expansion slot.
b
Align the card's connector with the expansion slot and insert the card into the slot.
c
Fasten the screw that you removed in step 2-a to secure the newly inserted card in place.
Note:
Confirm that the connector is fully inserted. Otherwise, the network interface card might not be able to
function properly.
3
Replace the rear top cover by following step 5 of the "
" section.
4
Reconnect the cables that removed, then press the power button to turn on your Synology NAS.