Installation And Configuration; Hardware Installation; Drive Installation - QNAP TS-216G User Manual

3. Installation and Configuration

This chapter provides specific hardware and firmware installation and configuration steps.

Hardware installation

This section provides information on installing drives and connecting USB expansion units.

Drive installation

The TS-216G is compatible with 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives.
Installing 2.5-inch drives
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 off the NAS.
2. Remove the drive tray.
a. Optional: Unlock the tray.
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