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Synology DiskStation DS216play
Quick Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation DS216play Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents Synology DiskStation at a Glance Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Install Drives Start Up Your DiskStation Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Chapter Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new DiskStation, 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 DiskStation.
  • Page 4: Synology Diskstation At A Glance

    Synology DiskStation at a Glance Article Name Location Description Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Status Indicator Indicator Table". Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see LAN Indicator "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity. Place the product right side up at all times. Do not place near any liquids. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Wipe with damp paper towels. Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver www.synology.com • At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit 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.
  • Page 7 b Slide the 2.5" Disk Holder into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until the drive is firmly connected to the SATA connector. Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws. 3 Repeat the steps above to install the other drive if you have prepared one. 4 The position of drives is as follows: Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended that all installed drives are of the same size to make...
  • Page 8: Start Up Your Diskstation

    Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to a power outlet. 2 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub. 3 Press the power button to turn on the DiskStation.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Install Dsm On Diskstation

    Chapter Install DSM on DiskStation After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s browser-based operating system – on your DiskStation. Install DSM with Web Assistant Your DiskStation comes with a built-in tool called Web Assistant that helps you download the latest version of DSM from the Internet and install it on your DiskStation.
  • Page 10: Appendix A: Specifications

    • External: ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ (Read only) • Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1 Supported RAID Types • Synology Hybrid RAID (1-Disk Fault Tolerance) Agency Certifications • FCC Class B • CE Class B • BSMI Class B...
  • Page 11: Appendix B: Led Indicator Table

    Please try to restart your DiskStation or re-insert the drive(s), and then run the HDD/SSD manufacturer's diagnostic tool to check the health status of the drive(s). If you can log into DSM, please run the built-in S.M.A.R.T. test to scan the drive(s). If the problem remains unresolved, please contact Synology...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT–READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A LEGAL ENTITY) AND SYNOLOGY, INC. ("SYNOLOGY") FOR THE SYNOLOGY SOFTWARE INSTALLED ONTO THE SYNOLOGY PRODUCT PUCHASED BY YOU (THE “PRODUCT”), OR LEGALLY DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.SYNOLOGY.COM, OR ANY OTHER CHANNEL PROVIDED BY SYNOLOGY...
  • Page 13 Section 15. Termination. Without prejudice to any other or other legal action or proceeding to enforce rights or rights, Synology may terminate this EULA if you do not abide remedies under this EULA, the prevailing party will be by the terms and conditions contained herein. In such event,...
  • Page 14 SYNOLOGY, INC. LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ("WARRANTY") APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTS (AS DEFINED BELOW) OF SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICA CORP, (COLLECTIVELY, "SYNOLOGY"). YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY BY OPENING THE PACKAGE CONTAINING AND/OR USING THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 15 DAMAGES. the Product specifications; (b) has been repaired, modified or altered by anyone other than Synology or its agent or Limitation of Liability. SYNOLOGY'S AND ITS designee; (c) has been in any way misused, abused, or SUPPLIERS' LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING damaged;...
  • Page 16 Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict arbitration and will not be conducted on a class-wide or class Synology from seeking injunctive relief or seeking such other action basis. The arbitration shall be held in King County, rights and remedies as it may have at law or equity for any Washington, U.S.A.

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