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Quick Installation Guide
Document ID: Synology_QIG_4bay2_20100319
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep away from
direct sunlight and
away from
chemicals. Make
sure the
environment does
not experience
abrupt changes in
temperature or
humidity.
Keep Synology
product upright. Do
not lay it down
horizontally.
Do not place the
Synology product
close to any liquid.
Do not place the
Synology product on
a cart, table, or
desk, which is not
stable to prevent the
product from falling
over.
The power cord
must plug in to the
right supply voltage.
Make sure that the
supplied AC voltage
is correct and
stable.
Before cleaning,
unplug the power
cord first. Wipe
Synology product
with damp paper
towels. Do not use
chemical or aerosol
cleaners to clean it.
Please read these safety instructions carefully before use, and keep
this manual in a safe place for your future reference.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Main Unit X 1
(4 hard disk trays
included)
Screws for
securing 3.5” hard
drives x 18
Screws for
securing 2.5” hard
drives x 18
Screws for
securing hard disk
trays x 8
Before you begin, please check the package contents to verify that
you have received the items below.
Note: It is recommended that you install hard disks with the same
size to make the best use of hard disk capacity.
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INSTALLING HARD DISKS
Warning! If you use a hard disk with data on it to install, system
will format the hard disk and erase all data in some cases. Please
back up the data if you need it in the future.
DiskStation requires at least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA hard disk for
installation. Refer to the following steps for details:
1. Remove the four screws fixed on the back cover.
2. Put the back cover down carefully.
3. Lift the upper case and then pull it out.