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Add a Network Interface Card - + 10gbe card

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Add a Network Interface Card Your Synology NAS has a PCI Express expansion slot which allows you to install 10GbE or Gigabit network interface card for LAN port expansion. To install a network interface card: 1 Shut down your Synology NAS. Disconnect all cables from your Synology NAS to prevent possible damage. 2 Remove the six screws that secure the top cover. 3 Install the network interface card: a Remove the screw that secures the adapter slot's cover. b Remove the adapter slot's cover. a b c Align the card's connectors with the adapter slot, and insert the card into the slot. d Put back and fasten the screw that you removed in step 3-a so as to secure the newly inserted card. c d 4 Put back the top cover that you removed in step 2 and tighten the srcews. Note: Make sure the connectors are fully inserted. Otherwise, the network interface card might not be able to function properly. 17 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Add a Network Interface Card
Your Synology NAS has a PCI Express expansion slot which allows you to install 10GbE or Gigabit network
interface card for LAN port expansion.
To install a network interface card:
1
Shut down your Synology NAS. Disconnect all cables from your Synology NAS to prevent possible damage.
2
Remove the six screws that secure the top cover.
3
Install the network interface card:
a
Remove the screw that secures the adapter slot’s cover.
b
Remove the adapter slot’s cover.
a
b
c
Align the card’s connectors with the adapter slot, and insert the card into the slot.
d
Put back and fasten the screw that you removed in step 3-a so as to secure the newly inserted card.
c
d
4
Put back the top cover that you removed in step 2 and tighten the srcews.
Note:
Make sure the connectors are fully inserted. Otherwise, the network interface card might not be able to
function properly.