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Chapter 1: Before You Start
Expansion Unit at a Glance
No.
Article Name
Location
Description
1
LED Indicator
Front
Displays the status of internal drives and the system. For more
information, please see
Appedix B: LED Indicator Table.
2
Power Button
1. Press to power on the expansion unit.
2. Press and hold to shut down.
Note:
The expansion unit will be turned on or off automatically when 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
Drive Tray
Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.
5
Power Port
Back
Connect the AC power cord here.
6
Expansion Port
Connect Synology DiskStation here. For the list of supported models,
please see the
Appedix A: Specifications
.
7
Fan
Disposes of excess heat and cools the expansion unit. If the fan
malfunctions, the ALERT LED indicator will show a blinking red light.