QNAP TS-453E - Installation and Configuration; Hardware Installation; Drive Installation

3. Installation and Conguration
This chapter provides specic hardware and rmware installation and conguration steps.
Hardware Installation
This section provides information on installing drives and connecting USB expansion units.
Drive Installation
The NAS is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA hard drives, 2.5-inch solid-state drives, and M.2
solid-state drives.
Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
Warning
• Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
•
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.
1. Power o the NAS.
2. Remove the drive tray.
a. Optional: Unlock the tray.
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