Synology RX6022sas Manual

Expansion Unit RX6022sas
Hardware Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Package Contents 3
Synology RX6022sas at a Glance 4
LED Indicator Table 6
Hardware Specication 7
Spare Parts 8
Optional Accessories 8
Safety Instructions 9
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Component Installation 10
Install Storage Drives 10
Install and Remove Rail Kits 13
Connect with Synology NAS 22
Chapter 3: System Maintenance
Replace System Fan 28
Replace Power Supply Unit (PSU) 30
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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.
Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may di󰀨er from the actual product.
Package Contents
Main unit x 1 RKS-03 (Rail kit) x 1
AC power cord x 2
Expansion cable x 2
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Synology RX6022sas at a Glance
Front
Rear
No. Article Name Location Description
1 POWER Indicator
Front
Displays the power status.1
2 ALERT Indicator Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature. For more
information, see "LED Indicator Table".
3 Beep O󰀨 Button Press to deactivate the beep that sounds when a malfunction
occurs.
4 Drive Status Indicator Displays the status of drive. For more information, see "LED
Indicator Table".
1RX6022sas automatically powers on when the power cord is plugged into the power source. For more information, please see "Connect with
Synology NAS".

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No. Article Name Location Description
5 PSU Fan
Rear
Disposes of excess heat and cools the PSU.
6 Power Port Connect power cord here.
7 PSU Indicator Displays the status of the power supply unit (PSU). For more
information, see "LED Indicator Table."
8 STATUS Indicator Displays the status of the system. For more information, see
"LED Indicator Table."
9 ALERT Indicator Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature. For more
information, see "LED Indicator Table".
10 Expansion Unit ID
Indicator Indicates the ID number of the expansion unit.
11 SAS IN Port and
Indicator
Connects to the SAS OUT port of a Synology NAS or another
expansion unit. For more information, please see "Connect with
Synology NAS".
12 SAS OUT Port and
Indicator
Connects to the SAS IN port of another expansion unit. For more
information, please see "Connect with Synology NAS".
1For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your Synology NAS, please visit www.synology.com.

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LED Indicator Table
LED Indicator Color Status Description
POWER
Blue Static Powered on
O󰀨 Powered o󰀨
Drive Status Indicator
(on tray)
Blue
Static Drive ready and idle
Blinking Accessing drive
Red Static Drive error/Port disabled1
O󰀨 No internal Drive
ALERT
Orange Blinking System error2
O󰀨 System normal
PSU Indicator
Green
Static Power supply unit normal
Blinking Power standby/AC present
Orange Static Power supply unit fail/No AC power
O󰀨 Power supply unit o󰀨
Rear Status
Green Static Powered on
O󰀨 Powered o󰀨
Rear Alert
Orange Blinking System error2
O󰀨 System normal
SAS IN/OUT
Green Static Synology NAS/Expansion unit
connected
O󰀨 Synology NAS/Expansion unit
disconnected
Note:
1 Please try to restart your Synology NAS or re-insert the drives, then run the HDD/SSD manufacturer's
diagnostic tool to check the health status of the drives. If you can sign in to DSM, please run the built-in
S.M.A.R.T. test to scan the drives. If the problem remains unresolved, please contact Synology Technical
Support for help.
2 If the ALERT LED continuously blinks orange, this indicates there are system errors such as fan failure,
system overheating, or volume degrade. Please sign in to DSM for detailed information.

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Hardware Specication
Item RX6022sas
Compatible Drive Type 3.5" SAS x 60
Expansion Port
• SAS IN x 1
• SAS OUT x 1
Size (H x W x D) (mm)
• 176 x 438 x 985
• 176 x 482 x 1020 (with server ears)
Weight (kg) 33.9
Agency Certication • FCC Class A • CE Class A • UKCA • BSMI Class A
• EAC • VCCI • RCM • KC • UL • RoHS Compliant
Environment Requirement
• Line voltage: 200 V to 240 V AC
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 95˚F (0 to 35˚C)
• Storage Temperature: -5 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Note: Model specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

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Spare Parts
Visit www.synology.com/products/spare_parts if you need to replace system fans, disk trays, or power supply
units
Model Name Picture Description
Disk Tray (Type R9) 3.5" Drive Tray
FAN 80*38_1 System Fan 80*80*38 mm
PSU 1200W-RP Module_1 Redundant PSU Module
1200W
RKS-03 Sliding rails solutions
Cable MiniSASHD_EXT_1 x 1 External MiniSAS HD Cable
100 cm
Cable MiniSASHD_EXT_2 x 1 External MiniSAS HD Cable
200 cm
Optional Accessories
With Synology accessories, you can customize your expansion unit to t di󰀨erent business environments without
worrying about compatibility and stability. Visit www.synology.com/compatibility for more information.

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Safety Instructions
Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Ensure a stable environment
with no abrupt changes in temperature or humidity.
Place the unit right side up at all times.
Keep the unit away from liquids.
Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners. Wipe
with damp paper towels.
To prevent the unit from falling over, do not place it on carts or any unstable surfaces.
The power cord must plug into the correct supply voltage. Ensure the supplied AC voltage
is correct and stable.
Warning, electric shock hazard. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure
that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
appropriately.
Power cord must be plugged into a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
Keep body parts away from moving fan.
This product must be installed by qualied personnel in a restricted access location (like
dedicated equipment rooms, service closets).

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Tools and Parts for Component Installation
Please prepare below tools and parts before setting up your expansion unit:
• A screwdriver
• At least one 3.5" SAS drive (please visit www.synology.com/compatibility 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.
• Rail mounting kit (please see the Optional Accessories section to nd out the suitable rail kit for cabinet
installation)
Warning: We suggest mounting your expansion unit on a cabinet before installing any drives since the heavy
weight will increase the installation di󰀩culty.
Install Storage Drives
Please follow the steps below for drive installation:
1 Open the front top cover.
1
Press the small buttons located on both sides of RX6022sas.
2
Slide open the front top cover, then lift it up and put it aside.
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2 Pull the drive tray out by its handle as shown below.
3 Install 3.5" drives: Place the drive in the drive tray.
4 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay.
Note: Make sure that the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly.
5 Push the handle inward to secure the drive tray.
6 Repeat the steps above to install the other drives you have prepared.

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7 Drives are numbered as shown below.

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Install and Remove Rail Kits
Here we use RKS-03 as an example to illustrate how to install or remove the rail kits. For more information about
the rail kit installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide that comes with the rail kit.
To install the rail kit
1 Install the rail kit to the rack:
1
Attach the rear end of the rail kit assembly to the rack.

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2
Slide the front latch outward and insert the brackets into the rack holes.
3
Secure the rail screws and install cage nuts as illustrated.

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2 Extend the inner rail:
1
Fully extend the inner rail outwards until you hear a click sound.
2
Pull and hold the rear latch on the inner rail, as illustrated, and continue to pull out the inner rail from the
assembly.
3 Attach the rail kit to the expansion unit:
1
Align the xing holes of the inner rail to the side of the chassis and slide backward to attach the inner rail.
2
Secure the rail screws as illustrated.

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4 With the help of another person, carefully align the inner rails to the outer rail assembly, and push the chassis
towards the rack.
5 Pull the front latch of the inner rail as illustrated to unlock the inner rail, and continue pushing the chassis
towards the rack.

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6 Push the chassis into the end of rack and use the 4U screws to secure the chassis to the rack.
To remove the rail kit
1 To remove the chassis from the rack, loosen and remove the screws from the rack.

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2 Pull out the chassis from the rack.
3 Remove the chassis from the rack:
1
Slide outwards the rear latch of the inner rail to unlock the inner rail from the outer rail assembly.
2
With the help of another person, carefully remove the chassis from the rack. (You may remove all drives rst
to reduce the weight of the chassis.)

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4 Remove the rail kit from the expansion unit:
1
Loosen and remove the rail screws.
2
Pull out the middle latch as illustrated.
3
Slide forward to remove the inner rail.
5 Hold the rear latch on the inner rail, as illustrated, and continue to push back the inner rail to the assembly.

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6 Loosen and remove the rail screws.
7 Pull out the brackets as illustrated, and slide the front latch backwards.