Synology DX517 User Manual
Expansion Unit DX517
Hardware Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Package Contents 3
Expansion Unit at a Glance 4
Safety Instructions 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6
Install Drives 6
Connect with Synology DiskStation 9
Replace System Fan 9
Conrm Connection and Manage Storage Spaces 10
Learn More 11
Appedix A: Specications
Appedix B: LED Indicator Table
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Chapter
Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new expansion unit, please check the
package contents to verify that you have received the items 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 the actual product.
Package Contents
Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1
Screws for 2.5” drives x 24
1
Expansion cable x 1 Drive tray key x 2
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Expansion Unit at a Glance
No. Article Name Location Description
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2
3
4
5
6
7
LED Indicator
Power Button
Drive Tray Lock Lock or unlock drive trays.
Drive Tray Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.
Power Port
Expansion Port
Fan
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Front
Back
Displays the status of internal drives and the system. For more
information, please see
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.
Connect the AC power cord here.
Connect Synology DiskStation here. For the list of supported models,
please see the
Disposes of excess heat and cools the expansion unit. If the fan
malfunctions, the ALERT LED indicator will show a blinking red light.
Appedix A: Specications
Appedix B: LED Indicator Table.
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