Chapter 2: Hardware Setup; Tools And Parts For Drive Installation; Install Drives - Synology DiskStation DS218j Hardware Installation Manual

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Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation

• A screwdriver
• At least one 3.5" or 2.5" SATA drive (please visit
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.

Install Drives

1 Push the upper case in the direction as shown below. Lift the upper case and set it aside.
2 Install drives:
• For 3.5" drives with 3 screw holes on each side (indicated below):
a Slide the drive into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it's firmly connected to the SATA
connector.
b Secure the drive with the screws provided.
• For 3.5" drives with 2 screw holes on each side (indicated below):
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