Table of Contents Chapter 1: Get Started with DX510 Package Contents Hardware Specifications Operating Requirements Appearance LED Behavior Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Set Up DX510 Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation Install Hard Disks Connect with Synology DiskStation Work with Synology DiskStation...
Get Started with DX510 Congratulations on your purchase of Synology DX510. This product is specially designed for the storage expansion of Synology DiskStation DS1511+, DS1010+, and DS710+. This user’s guide will guide you through the installation. Package Contents Before installation, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below.
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH Maximum Operating Altitude 10,000 feet Certification FCC Class B, CE Class B, BSMI Class B Operating Requirements DS1511+, DS1010+, or DS710+ with Synology Synology DiskStation DSM2.2-1032 and onwards Chapter 1: Get Started with DX510...
RESET Button eSATA Port Article Name Location Description The POWER button is used to turn DX510 on or off. Press and hold the button for 7 seconds to shut down DX510. POWER Button Front Note: DX510 will be turned on or off automatically when the connected Synology DiskStation powers on or off.
The eSATA port is used to connect DX510 to DS1511+, eSATA Port Back DS1010+, or DS710+. The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of DX510. Back If the fan is not working, DX510 will “beep” every few seconds.
Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners to clean it. Do not place the Synology product on a cart, table, or desk, which is not stable to avoid the product from falling over. The power cord must plug in to the right supply voltage. Make sure that the supplied AC voltage is correct and stable.
• A screwdriver • At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA hard disk (Please visit www.synology.com for compatible hard disk models.) Warning: If you install a hard disk that contains data, system will format the hard disk and erase all data. If you need the data in the future, please back it up before installation.
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3 Pull the handle to remove the hard drive tray from DX510. 4 Load the hard disk in the hard drive tray. • For 3.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk.
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Important: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the hard disk might not be able to function properly. 6 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place. Chapter 2: Set Up DX510...
2 Go to Main Menu > Storage Manager to manage DX510 for storage creation or expansion. • If you want to create a new volume with DX510, click Create and follow the Volume Creation Wizard to complete the creation. Chapter 2: Set Up DX510...
• The data of applications (such as Photo Station and Audio Station) can be stored on DX510 only if you create an expanded volume with it. They will not be stored on DX510 if you create a new volume with it.
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Synology provides a limited warranty for its Products only to the initial person or entity that originally purchased the Product from Synology or its authorized distributor or retailer. Synology warrants that every hardware portion of the Products will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship within warranty period, or the Product will be repaired or replaced as determined solely by Synology.
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(ii) the related order for, purchase, delivery, receipt or use of any product or service from Synology, or iii) any other dispute arising out of or relating to the relationship between You and Synology; the term “Synology” means Synology, Inc, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors,...
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