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Synology RackStation RS814
Quick Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 Synology RackStation RS814 Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_RS814_20130815...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents ................................3 Synology RackStation at a Glance ........................... 4 Safety Instructions ................................5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation ........................6 Install Hard Disks ................................6 Start Up Your RackStation ..............................
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    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.
  • Page 4: Synology Rackstation At A Glance

    Installed” status so that DiskStation Manager can be reinstalled. Connect external SATA disk or Synology Expansion Unit to Synology eSATA Port RackStation. --------- For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your RackStation, please visit www.synology.com 4 Chapter 1: Before You Start...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6: 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 need the data in the future, please back it up before installation.
  • Page 7 3 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay. Important: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the hard disk might not be able to function properly. 4 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place. 5 Insert the hard drive tray key into the hard drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise to lock the handle of the hard drive tray, and then remove the key.
  • Page 8: Start Up Your Rackstation

    Start Up Your RackStation 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of your RackStation, and the other to the power outlet. 2 Use the LAN cable to connect the RackStation to your switch/router/hub. 3 Press the power button to turn on your RackStation. Your RackStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Install Dsm On Rackstation

    DSM with a web browser. Synology Web Assistant can automatically download the latest software from the Internet and guide you through installation. You can also use Synology Assistant (available on the installation disc that came with your RackStation) to complete DSM installation using a personal computer.
  • Page 10: Install Dsm From The Installation Disc

    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 RackStation Installed. Double-click your RackStation to start within LAN, and the status of your RackStation should be the setup process.
  • Page 11 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. After the installation process is finished, you can manage your RackStation with Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). For more information about managing your RackStation with DSM, refer to Synology NAS User’s Guide available at Synology Download Center.
  • Page 12: For Mac Os X

    For 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. 4.2-3234 3 Double-click the Synology Assistant.app in the window that appears.
  • Page 13 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. 4.2-3234 4.2-3234...
  • Page 14: Learn More

    Install DSM on RackStation When you have activated Synology Assistant, follow step 2 to 4 of the “For Windows” section to finish setup. Learn More Congratulations! Your RackStation is set up now. Refer to the User’s Guide in the installation disc for advanced settings and management.
  • Page 15 ‧EXT3, FAT, NTFS (External disk only) ‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1 ‧RAID 5 ‧RAID 5+Spare ‧RAID 6‧RAID 10 Volume Type ‧Synology Hybrid RAID (1-Disk Fault Tolerance, 2-Disk Fault Tolerance) ‧FCC Class A ‧CE Class A‧BSMI Class A Agency Certifications HDD Hibernation...
  • Page 16: Appendix B: Led Indication Table

    Disk is being accessed Disk (1~4) Orange Static Cannot Read/Write No internal disk Static Powered on Green Booting up Power Blinking Shutting down Powered off Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
  • Page 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 Customers residing within the and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in United States and Synology will be resolved exclusively and English or, if both parties so agree, in Mandarin Chinese. finally by arbitration under the current commercial rules of...

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