QNAP TS-462 - Installing 2.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays

2. 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, replacing memory modules, installing expansion
cards, and connecting expansion units.
Drive Installation
The NAS is compatible with 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives, 2.5-inch solid-state drives, and M.2 solid-state
drives.
Installing 2.5-inch Drives on 3.5-inch Trays
Warning
• Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive.
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Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan
blades.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
1. Power o the NAS.
2. Remove the front cover.
a. Locate the locking mechanism on the left side of the NAS.
b. Slide the lock up to release the front cover.
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