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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Add an M.2 NVMe SSD to Synology NAS
You can install up to two M.2 NVMe 2280 SSDs on your Synology NAS to create an SSD cache volume. Follow
the steps below for SSD module installation and removal.
To install an M.2 NVMe SSD module
1
Shut down your Synology NAS. Disconnect all cables from your Synology NAS to prevent possible damage.
2
Remove the hard drive trays from the drive bays. You will see two empty SSD slots located on the inner left
side of your Synology NAS.
3
SSD slots are numbered as shown below.
1
2
Note:
Hold the SSD module by its edge and avoid touching the gold connectors.
4
Start from the slot 1. Insert your SSD module into the empty slot:
a
Align the small gap between the gold connectors of the SSD module with the notch in the empty slot. Insert
the module into the slot. Make sure that the module is properly inserted.
b
Push the lever outward as shown below. While holding the lever, push down the SSD module, then release
the lever to secure the SSD module.
a
b
5
If needed, repeat the steps above to install a second SSD module into the second slot.
6
Insert the drive trays back into the drive bays.
7
Reconnect the cables removed in step 1, then press the power button to turn on your Synology NAS.
To remove the M.2 NVMe SSD module
1
Shut down your Synology NAS. Disconnect all cables from your Synology NAS to prevent possible damage.
2
Remove the hard drive trays from the drive bays.
3
Push the lever outward. The module will pop up and be released from the slot.
4
Hold the SSD module and remove it from the slot. Insert the drive trays back into the drive bays.
5
Reconnect the cables removed in step 1, then press the power button to turn on your Synology NAS.
