Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents ............................... 3 Synology RackStation at a Glance ........................4 Safety Instructions ............................... 6 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation ........................7 Install Drives ................................ 7 Add a RAM Module on RackStation ........................9 Add a Network Interface Card to RackStation ....................
Before You Start Chapter 1: Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new RackStation, 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 RackStation.
Synology RackStation at a Glance Article Name Location Description 1. Press to power on the RackStation. Power Button 2. To power off the RackStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking. Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: Status Indicator LED Indicator Table".
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Beep Off Button Displays the status of redundant powers supplies, alerting the user of Redundant Power LED power supply or fan failure --------- For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your RackStation, visit www.synology.com. 5 Chapter 1: Before You Start...
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and 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.
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation A screwdriver At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit www.synology.com for compatible drive models.) Warning: If you install a drive that contains data, the system will format the drive and erase all data. If you still need the data, please back it up before installation.
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For 2.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws into the four spots indicated below to secure the drive. 3 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty hard drive bay. Important: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted.
Add a RAM Module on RackStation Synology offers RAM modules which allow you to expand the memory capacity of your RackStation. To install, check, or remove your RAM module, please follow the steps below. Install a RAM Module 1 Shut down the RackStation and disconnect all connected cables to prevent any possible damage.
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4 To remove the screws securing the top cover, follow the steps below: a Remove the two screws illustrated below. b Remove the two screws located on the back. Then slide the top cover in the direction indicated below and lift.
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5 To insert the new memory module, follow the steps below: a Release the ejectors on the memory slot by pushing them outwards. b Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the memory slot. c Use two fingers to apply firm, even pressure and push the memory module downward.
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1 Start up your RackStation. (See “Start up the RackStation” for more information.) 2 Install DSM. (See “Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation” for more information.) 3 Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) with an account belonging to the administrators group. 4 Check...
For greater performance, we highly recommend installing the network interface card into the PCI-E 3.0x8 (white) slot first. c Tighten the screw to secure the network interface card. --------- For more information about supported 10G/E or Gigabit network interface cards, visit www.synology.com. 13 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
Replace Malfunctioning Fan Your Synology RackStation comes equipped with multiple cooling fans. In the event of a fan malfunction, the RackStation will emit a beeping sound. This section will guide you through the steps necessary to replace a malfunctioning fan.
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4 Find the malfunctioning fan and lift it upward to remove. 5 Apply firm pressure to the power plug and slide it off the power port as shown below. Then remove the malfunctioning fan from the fan casing. 6 Slide a new fan into the casing. Plug the power cord into the power port. 7 Slide the new cooling fan unit into the RackStation.
Start up the RackStation 1 Connect one end of each power cord to the power ports located on the back of the RackStation and the other end to a power outlet. 2 Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports and the other end to your switch, router, or hub. 3 Make sure the Power Supply On/Off Switch is turned on ("|").
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4 Press the power button to turn on the RackStation. Your RackStation is now online and detectable from a network computer. 17 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
Synology NAS. We highly recommend using Synology’s Web Assistant to install DSM with a web browser. Synology Web Assistant can automatically download the latest software from the Internet and guide you through installation. Install DSM with Web Assistant...
Congratulations! Your RackStation is set up now. Refer to the User’s Guide in the installation disc for advanced settings and management. For more information or online resources about your RackStation, please visit www.synology.com. 19 Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation...
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‧External: EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ (Read/Write) ‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1 Supported RAID Types ‧RAID 5 ‧RAID 5+Spare ‧RAID 6 ‧RAID 10 ‧Synology Hybrid RAID (Up to 2-Disk Fault Tolerance) ‧FCC Class A ‧CE Class A ‧BSMI Class A Agency Certifications HDD Hibernation...
(on left side of jack) No network Green Static Gigabit connection Rear LAN Orange Static 10/100 Mb connection (on right side of jack) No network Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
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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"...
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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.
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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.
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DAMAGES. the Product specifications; (b) has been repaired, modified Limitation of Liability. or altered by anyone other than Synology or its agent or SYNOLOGY'S AND ITS SUPPLIERS' LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING designee; (c) has been in any way misused, abused, or damaged;...
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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.