5. Power on the NAS.
Installing M.2 Solid-State Drives
The TS-451DeU has two M.2 SATA 6 Gbps SSD slots on the System Board. For a list of compatible M.2
SSDs, go to http://www.qnap.com/compatibility.
Warning
• Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
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Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan
blades.
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Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other
moving components.
Note
• QNAP recommend installing heatsinks on the M.2 SSD controllers to enhance cooling
efficiency and to ensure consistent performance.
• Before installing non-QNAP heatsinks, ensure that they are of the appropriate size and
shape.
TS-451DeU User Guide
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