Synology DS3611xs Quick Installation Manual
Synology DS3611xs Quick Installation Manual

Synology DS3611xs Quick Installation Manual

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Quick Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation DS3611xs Quick Installation Guide DiskStation10032011...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents ............................... 3 Synology DiskStation at a Glance ........................4 Safety Instructions ............................... 6 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation ......................7 Install Hard Disks ..............................7 Start Up Your DiskStation ..........................
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    C h a p t e r Before You Start Chapter 1: Before you start setting up DiskStation, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. Please also read the safety instructions carefully before use to prevent your DiskStation from any damages.
  • Page 4: Synology Diskstation At A Glance

    Power Button Front Panel To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the power button and hold it until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking. The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the...
  • Page 5 USB Port Back Panel drives, USB printers, or other USB devices. The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start Back Panel automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will beep every 1 second.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Before cleaning, unplug the power cord first. Wipe Synology product with damp paper towels. 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.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

     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 still need the data, please back it up before installation.
  • Page 8 3 Load the hard disk in the hard drive tray.  For 3.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk.  For 2.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the blue area (shown below) of the hard drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk.
  • Page 9 6 Turn the hard drive tray key 90˚ counter-clockwise (to the Lock position) to lock the handles of the hard drive trays. 7 Repeat the steps above to assemble all hard disks you have prepared. 8 The disks’ positions are numbered as shown below. Note: If you want to set up a RAID set, it is recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make the best use of hard disk capacity.
  • Page 10: Start Up Your Diskstation

    Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of DiskStation, and the other to the power outlet. Make sure the power supply on/off switch is switched to "-". 2 Use the LAN cable to connect DiskStation to your switch/router/hub. 3 Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to turn on your DiskStation.
  • Page 11: Add A Ram Module On Diskstation

    Add a RAM Module on DiskStation Synology RAM module 1GB/2GB is designed for DiskStation memory expansion, and is optional for your choice. Follow the steps below to install, check, or remove your RAM module. Install the RAM Module 1 Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to prevent any possible damages.
  • Page 12 1 Start up your DiskStation. (See “Start Up Your DiskStation” on Page 10 for more information.) 2 Install DSM. (See “Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation” on Page 15 for more information.) 3 Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). 4 Check...
  • Page 13: Add A Network Interface Card On Diskstation

    1 Unscrew the 2 screws in the long bracket on your network interface card, and then remove the bracket. 2 Replace the long bracket with the short one, and tighten the 2 screws to secure the short bracket. --------- For more information about supported 10G/E or Gigabit network interface cards, visit www.synology.com. 13 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 14 To install the network interface card: 1 Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to prevent any possible damages. 2 Remove the screws on the back of DiskStation, and then pull the top cover. 3 Install the network interface card.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Install Dsm On Diskstation

    1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and click Start. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. 2 Synology Assistant will be installed and launched on your computer. It will search and find your DiskStation within LAN, and the status of your DiskStation should be Installed.
  • Page 16 If you choose password for your DiskStation Manager will be blank. After the installation process is finished, you can manage your DiskStation with Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). For more information about managing your DiskStation with DSM, refer to Synology DiskStation User’s...
  • Page 17: Install From Mac Os X

    Install from Mac OS X 1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop. 2 In the window that appears, double-click the MacOSX folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant- [number].dmg. 3.1-1605 3 Double-click the Synology Assistant.app in the window that appears.
  • Page 18 1 Go to /usr/local and /usr/local/bin and delete the following folders (if any): Synology, SynologyAssistant 2 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop. 3 In the File Browser window that appears, double-click the Linux folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant-[number].tar.gz. 3.1-1605 3.1-1605...
  • Page 19: Learn More

    Run in Terminal in the dialog box that appears. Install DSM on DiskStation When you have activated Synology Assistant, follow step 2 to 4 of the “Install from Windows” section to finish setup. Learn More Congratulations! Your DiskStation is set up now. Refer to the User’s Guide in the installation disc for advanced settings and management.
  • Page 20: Appendix A: Specifications

    A p p e n d i x Specifications Appe ndix A: Item DS3611xs Internal HDD 3.5” or 2.5” SATA (II) x 12 36TB Max. Capacity (12 x 3TB hard drives) Hot Swappable HDD USB x 4 External HDD Interface...
  • Page 21: Appendix B: Led Indication Table

    Power ready Booting up POWER Blue Blinking Shutting down Power off System fan is not working Blinking Over temperature ALERT Orange System fan normal Temperature normal --------- For more information about supported 10G/E or Gigabit network interface cards, visit www.synology.com.
  • Page 22 IMPORTANT–READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY) AND SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICAN CORP AND SYNOLOGY UK LTD., (COLLECTIVELY, "SYNOLOGY") FOR ANY SYNOLOGY SOFTWARE, TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED FIRMWARE, MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND "ONLINE"...
  • Page 23 Section 16. Termination. Without prejudice to any other threatened breach of any provision of this EULA relating to rights, Synology may terminate this EULA if you do not abide Synology's intellectual property rights. by the terms and conditions contained herein. In such event, you must cease use of the Software and destroy all copies of Section 20.
  • Page 24 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ("WARRANTY") APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTS (AS DEFINED BELOW) OF SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICA CORP AND SYNOLOGY UK LTD., (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 25 Software and documentation provided with WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN SUBSTITUTION the Product include proprietary and intellectual property FOR, AND CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES rights of Synology and its third party suppliers and licensors. DISCLAIMS, OTHER WARRANTIES, Synology retains and reserves all right, title, and interest in...
  • Page 26 The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction. between Synology and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict...

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