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Synology DX517 Hardware Installation Manual

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Expansion Unit DX517
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  • Page 1 Expansion Unit DX517 Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Expansion Unit at a Glance Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Install Drives Connect with Synology DiskStation Replace System Fan Confirm Connection and Manage Storage Spaces Learn More Appedix A: Specifications Appedix B: LED Indicator Table...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Before You Start

    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.

  • Page 4: Expansion Unit At A Glance

    Drive Tray Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here. Power Port Connect the AC power cord here. Connect Synology DiskStation here. For the list of supported models, Expansion Port Back please see the Appedix A: Specifications. Disposes of excess heat and cools the expansion unit. If the fan malfunctions, the ALERT LED indicator will show a blinking red light.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity. Place the product right side up at all times. Do not place near any liquids. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Wipe with damp paper towels. Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver www.synology.com • At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit for compatible drive models.) Warning: If you install a drive that contains data, the system will format the drive and erase all existing data. Please back up any important data before installation.
  • Page 7 3 Load drives in the drive trays: • For 3.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive in the drive tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the drive in place. •...
  • Page 8 5 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the drive tray in place. 6 Insert the drive tray key into the drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise to lock the handle of the drive tray, and then remove the key.

  • Page 9: Connect With Synology Diskstation

    Replace System Fan The ALERT LED indicator of your DX517 will be static orange if either of the system fans is not working. Follow the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one.

  • Page 10: Confirm Connection And Manage Storage Spaces

    3 Remove the screws that secure the fan panels and pull the panels from the expansion unit. 4 Remove the malfunctioning fans by disconnecting the fan cable from the connectors. 5 Connect the cables of the new fans to the connectors and tighten the screws removed in step 3. Confirm Connection and Manage Storage Spaces 1 Log in to the DiskStation Manager (DSM) of the main DiskStation unit.

  • Page 11: Learn More

    The data cannot be stored on the expansion unit if an independent volume has been created on it. • Drives previously used in a Synology DiskStation are not readable when directly inserting them into this expansion unit, and vise versa.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Item DX517 Compatible Drive Type 3.5" / 2.5" SATA x 5 Expansion Port # Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 50TB (5 x 10TB HDD) Hot Swappable Drive Size (HxWxD) (mm) 157 x 248 x 233 Weight (kg) 3.91 AC Input Power Voltage...
  • Page 13 Status Description Orange Static System fan malfunctioning ALERT System fan normal Green Static Connected to Synology DiskStation eSATA Not connected to Synology DiskStation Static Drive ready and idle Green Blinking Accessing drive Drive status (on trays) Orange Static Drive error...

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