Synology DiskStation DS3617xs Hardware Installation Manual page 7

3 Load drives into drive trays.
• For 3.5" drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive into the drive
tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the drive in place.
• For 2.5" drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and store them in a safe
place. Place the drive into the blue area (shown below) of the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and
tighten the screws to secure the drive in place.
4 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay.
Note: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the drive might not be able to function properly.
5 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the drive tray in place.
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