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101203DSMUGENU
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Applied Models
DS111
DS211j
DS410
Synology DiskStation User's Guide
DS110+
DS110j
DS211+
DS710+
DS411+
DS411j
DS1511+
RS411
RS810+
Based on DSM 3.0
DS211
DS411slim
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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 101203DSMUGENU Document ID Applied Models DS111 DS110+ DS110j DS211+ DS211 DS211j DS710+ DS411+ DS411j DS411slim DS410 DS1511+ RS411 RS810+ RS810RP+...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1-Bay & 2-Bay Models ................................7 4-Bay Models ..................................10 5-Bay Models ..................................13 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager Install Synology DiskStation ..............................14 Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager ........................... 14 DiskStation Manager Appearance ............................19 Manage DSM with the Main Menu .............................
  • Page 3 Use Web Station to Host Websites ..........................101 Install Mail Station Package to Host Email Server ......................106 Set Synology DiskStation as the Print Server ......................... 108 Chapter 11: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station Enable Photo Station ................................109 Manage Photo Station User Accounts ..........................
  • Page 4 Reset admin's Password ..............................171 Restore Synology DiskStation to Factory Defaults......................171 Reinstall Synology DiskStation ............................171 Enable SNMP Service ................................ 172 Enable Terminal Services ..............................172 Chapter 17: Communicate with Mobile Devices Use iPhone/iPod touch and Android Apps ........................174 Use Other Mobile Devices ..............................
  • Page 5 Share Storage Capacity as iSCSI Target You can designate portion of your Synology DiskStation volume space to be an iSCSI Target, which will allow the iSCSI initiator to access the space like a local disk. Back Up Files on Computer and Server...
  • Page 6 Enjoy Music Anytime and Anywhere Audio Station allows you to listen to music stored on the Synology DiskStation, from a connected iPod, or even stream Internet Radio stations. In addition, you can stream music from the Synology DiskStation with a web browser over the Internet.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Synology Diskstation At A Glance

    If the fan is Back Panel malfunctioning, system will beep every 1 second. --------- eSATA Port is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more information.
  • Page 8 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 fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will Back Panel beep every 1 second.
  • Page 9 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 system.

  • Page 10: 4-Bay Models

    The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation. --------- eSATA Port is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more information. 10 Chapter 1: Synology DiskStation at a Glance...
  • Page 11 USB Port Back Panel external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices. The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, Back Panel system will beep every 1 second.
  • Page 12 DS411slim Name Location Description The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off. 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.

  • Page 13: 5-Bay Models

    USB Port Back Panel hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices. The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, Back Panel system will beep every 1 second.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Get Started With Synology Diskstation Manager

    Main Menu access DSM settings and applications. Install Synology DiskStation For more information setting up Synology DiskStation and installing DSM, see the Quick Installation Guide that came with your installation CD or DVD. Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager You can log in to DSM with Synology Assistant or with a web browser.
  • Page 15 2 Double-click the CD-Rom Drive icon on the desktop. 3 Double-click the MacOSX icon, and then double-click the Synology Assistant-SYNOLOGY.dmg icon. 4 Double-click the Synology Assistant icon to run setup wizard. 15 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager...
  • Page 16 1 Insert the installation CD into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop. 2 In the File Browser window that appears, double-click the Linux folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant-3.0-[number].tar.gz. 16 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager...
  • Page 17 5 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's login screen. 6 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty. 17 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager...
  • Page 18 2 In the address field, enter any of the following:  http://Synology_Server_IP:5000  http://Synology_Server_Name:5000/ (or http://Synology_Server_Name.local:5000/ on a Mac) Synology_Server_Name should be replaced with the name you set up for Synology DiskStation during the setup process. If you choose One-step Setup during the setup process, the Synology_Server_Name will be DiskStation, CubeStation, USBStation, or RackStation.

  • Page 19: Diskstation Manager Appearance

    Based on DSM 3.0 DiskStation Manager Appearance When you log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), you can see the desktop and the taskbar. Desktop and Shortcuts The desktop is where your application windows are displayed. You can also create desktop shortcuts to frequently used applications.

  • Page 20: Manage Dsm With The Main Menu

    Manage DSM with the Main Menu Main Menu is where you can find all the applications and settings provided by Synology DiskStation Manager. Logout, Restart, and Shutdown Click Logout, Restart, or...
  • Page 21  Network Services: Manage and edit the settings for network services and Internet connection.  System: Edit the basic settings on your DiskStation.  Application Settings: Enable the services of built-in applications. 21 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager...

  • Page 22: Manage Personal Settings

     The password is case sensitive and should be 0 to 127 displayable characters, including letters, numbers, signs, and space. Customize My Desktop Under Account Setup, click Customize My Desktop to customize desktop background color or wallpaper. 22 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager...
  • Page 23 Check Volume Usage Under Volume Usage, you can view your quota on all the DiskStation volumes set by admin, as well as the amount of capacity you have used on each volume. 23 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager...

  • Page 24: Chapter 3: Modify System Settings

    Wireless Network, depending on your network environment. In this section, you can change your DiskStation identification on the network by entering a server name. You can also decide how your Synology DiskStation obtains its IP address here. To rename DiskStation:...

  • Page 25: Link Aggregation

    Under the General tab, you can set your DiskStation to connect two LAN cables to the network at the same time, or assign it with two IP addresses under different subnets. With Link Aggregation enabled, trunking and network fault tolerances are supported.
  • Page 26 Click the Wireless Network tab to connect Synology DiskStation to a wireless network. Note: Wireless network is available only when a wireless dongle is plugged into the USB port of your Synology DiskStation. To set up a wireless network: Click...

  • Page 27: Ipv6 Setup

    Wireless Network tab to change the IPv6 settings. Synology DiskStation supports IPv4/IPv6 dual stack scheme. This means that both IPv4 and IPv6 can work simultaneously on Synology DiskStation. The default settings for IPv6 is Auto. On the...
  • Page 28 Note:  Your external IPv6 address may be automatically updated by the service provider. However, Synology DiskStation will not remove the old IPv6 address immediately.  If you are still facing connection problems, contact your Internet Service Provider.
  • Page 29 PPPoE Click the PPPoE tab If your Synology DiskStation is connecting to a DSL or cable modem, and your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet). To connect to the Internet via PPPoE: 1 Tick Enable PPPoE Connection.

  • Page 30: Specify Default Languages

    Language: Set your preferred language for email notification from Synology DiskStation.  Codepage: Synology DiskStation uses Unicode to avoid file inaccessibility from computers using different languages. But for the following devices or applications to use Synology DiskStation services without problem, you need to choose the appropriate codepage for them: ...

  • Page 31: Set Up Time

    > Control Panel > Network and that your DiskStation is connected to the Internet. 2 Choose Synchronize with a NTP server. 3 Assign a sync frequency from the drop-down menu. 4 Enter the address of your network time server, or choose a server from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 32: Use Energy Saving Features

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 More Information Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to synchronize the time of all clients and servers over a data network. Below are a few recommended NTP servers:  time.apple.com  time.asia.apple.com ...
  • Page 33 Enable Wake on LAN 2 for dual LAN models). 2 Click OK. --------- Wake on LAN is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more information. 33 Chapter 3: Modify System Settings...
  • Page 34 About Wake on LAN: After Wake on LAN is enabled for your DiskStation, you can turn on Synology DiskStation over the local area network or the Internet by using a WOL (Wake on LAN) application. Activate the function by entering the following DiskStation information: IP address (or DDNS hostname) and the MAC address of your DiskStation.
  • Page 35 Mode. Note: If the local UPS is low on battery, or the network UPS server enters Safe Mode, DiskStation will ignore the specified time period and enter Safe Mode immediately. 4 You can decide whether to send a shutdown signal to the UPS when the system enters Safe Mode. Most UPS can restore power supply automatically when the power recovers.
  • Page 36  You will need another server connected to an UPS that can be communicated via internet, i.e. a network UPS server.  A network device, such as a switch or a hub, should be connected to the same UPS, so that Synology DiskStation can still communicate with network UPS server during an unexpected power failure.
  • Page 37 1 Select a schedule and click Delete. 2 Click Save. To view schedule summary: Click Summary to browse the weekly schedule for startup/shutdown. Note: You can specify up to 100 schedules for one DiskStation. 37 Chapter 3: Modify System Settings...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space

    A volume is the combination of several hard drives into one storage space for centralized management. If you buy a Synology DiskStation with 2 or more bays, you can choose between several volume types. Some types of volume can provide data protection to prevent data loss caused by disk failure.

  • Page 39: Manage Volumes With Storage Manager

    Hard disk(s) section. (See "Check System Information" on Page 163 for more information.) --------- This is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more information. 39 Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space...
  • Page 40 Initialized. Change Volume Type If you have created a Basic, RAID 1 or RAID 5 volume, you could add a new drive to the Synology DiskStation, and then use Storage Manager to change the volume type. Available types of volume change include: ...

  • Page 41: Expand A Volume

    1 Turn off the Synology DiskStation (skip this step for models that support disk hot swapping). 2 Replace the first internal hard drive with a larger hard drive. 3 Turn on the Synology DiskStation and repair the volume. See "Repair a Volume" on Page 39 for more information.

  • Page 42: Manage Iscsi With Storage Manager

    Target tab to manage iSCSI service on your Synology DiskStation. With DSM 3.0, you can manage up to 10 iSCSI Targets on one Synology DiskStation, and map iSCSI LUNs to them. Term Explanation iSCSI iSCSI is an Internet Protocol based storage networking standard for linking data storage facilities. By carrying SCSI commands over IP networks, iSCSI can facilitate data transfers over local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), or the Internet.
  • Page 43 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Manage iSCSI Target To create an iSCSI Target: 1 Click the Create button. 2 Enter the iSCSI Target's information, including Name, IQN, and whether to enable CHAP authentication. 3 Click Next. 4 Set up iSCSI LUN mapping. Select...
  • Page 44 If you create an iSCSI LUN with several disks, you can repair or expand it, or change its RAID type, just like using a volume. (Please see Page 39 of this chapter for detailed information about volume management.) Maximum number of iSCSI LUNs on a DiskStation:  256 for Intel-based models, such as DS1010+, RS810+, RS810RP+, etc.
  • Page 45 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 4 Select the iSCSI LUN type you want to create.  iSCSI LUN (block-level): The iSCSI LUN is created on one or more disks. You can repair or expand it, or change its RAID type, just like using a volume.

  • Page 46: Manage Hard Disks With Storage Manager

    Write cache support is only effective on hard disks that support it. Enabling cache offers you enhanced performance on your Synology product. However, to ensure data protection, the usage of a UPS device is strongly recommended. It is also highly suggested that the system is shut down properly every time after use.
  • Page 47 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Run S.M.A.R.T. Analysis Disk S.M.A.R.T. will help you to examine and report the hard disk status to alert possible disk failures. It is recommended that you change your disk if errors are detected.

  • Page 48: Manage External Disks

    Help button (with a question mark) at the top-right corner.  You can also manage USB printer here. See "Set Synology DiskStation as the Print Server" on Page 108 for more information. --------- eSATA is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more information.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5: Connect From The Internet

    Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router If your Synology DiskStation is within the Intranet, you can set up port forwarding rules for the router to allow your Synology DiskStation to be accessible over the Internet.
  • Page 50 Synology. c If you still have trouble finding your router even after the list is updated, contact Synology. 3 Enter the protocol and port for your router. The protocol and port vary depending on the model of your router. If you cannot connect using the default HTTP protocol and 80 port, refer to the documentation that comes with your router for correct settings.
  • Page 51 Password fields. 5 Click OK. Add Port Forwarding Rules Add port forwarding rules to specify the destination ports of your Synology DiskStation that will receive packages from specific router ports. To add port forwarding rules: 1 Click Create. 2 Do one of the following: ...

  • Page 52: Give Synology Diskstation A Ddns Hostname

    Once set up, you and your friends no longer need to remember the IP address to access your Synology DiskStation. Simply type in the DDNS hostname on the web browser as you would when connecting to any website. After the setup is complete, the hostname will always point to the external IP of the Synology DiskStation.
  • Page 53 4 Click to finish. The newly registered hostname for your Synology DiskStation will be activated in just a few seconds. Note: If you have any problem using your No-IP.com account, visit No-IP.com...

  • Page 54: Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security

    Enhance Internet Security Chapter 6: After your Synology DiskStation is available on the Internet, you will need to safeguard it against any attacks from Internet hackers. This chapter explains how to enhance browsing security, set up the firewall, and enable auto block.

  • Page 55: Adjust Session Security

     Set the logout timer: An automatic logout occurs if you are inactive for the time period you specified in the logout timer.  Skip IP checking: If you access DiskStation through a HTTP proxy and encounter random logouts, you can skip IP checking to avoid this problem. Nonetheless, skipping IP checking will lower the security level.
  • Page 56 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To skip IP checking: 1 Tick Enhance browser compatibility by skipping IP checking. 2 Click OK. Enable File Browser log Click the File Browser tab to start monitoring the File Browser activities of all users.

  • Page 57: Prevent Unauthorized Connection With Firewall

    You can apply the rule to all ports or selected ports using one of the following options:  All: Choose this option to apply the rule to all ports on Synology DiskStation.  Select from a list of built-in applications: Tick the system services that will be included in the rule.

  • Page 58: Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Note:  When you combine 2 networks with link aggregation, firewall will apply the rules from the first network interface, and reserve the rules of the second network interface . For more information about link aggregation, see "...
  • Page 59 Enable email notification to receive email notification when an IP address is blocked. Make sure email notification is enabled for your Synology DiskStation before using this option. Note: For more information about email notification, see "Receive Email Notification" on Page 169.

  • Page 60: Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing

    Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms This section tells you how to enable Synology DiskStation to support file sharing protocols for all platforms. Synology DiskStation supports the following file sharing protocols:  For Windows: SMB/CIFS (My Network Places), FTP, WebDAV ...
  • Page 61 Optimize CIFS database operations Checking this option will disable "Opportunistic Locking" of CIFS, resulting in increased performance when database applications access database files on the shared folder of the Synology DiskStation via network. Enable Local Master Browser Enable Synology DiskStation to be the Local Master Browser.
  • Page 62 About Time Machine backup folder: To backup data from Time Machine to Synology DiskStation, select a shared folder from the drop-down menu. Shared folders that are being used for other services will not be available for Time Machine.

  • Page 63: Join A Windows Ads Domain Or Workgroup

    2 In the window that appears, enter the user name and password for the administrator of the domain server, and click OK. After Synology DiskStation joins the domain, domain users can log in to Synology DiskStation with their domain account and password.

  • Page 64: Manage Users And Groups

     IP: Specify a DC (Domain Controller) IP and Synology DiskStation will try to communicate with it. If there is more than one IP, insert a comma in between each of them. Add an asterisk (*) after the last DC IP if you wish, and Synology DiskStation will try to communicate with other DC when all specified ones failed.
  • Page 65 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Create and Edit Users Follow the steps below to create a user account. The user can login to edit his/her account info after the user account has been established. You can also choose to set an account expiration date or disallow the user to change account password.
  • Page 66 Enter (PC) or Return (Mac) on your keyboard. The search result will be displayed in the users list below. This function is especially useful when there are numerous users for your Synology DiskStation. To delete a user: Select the user you want to delete and click Delete.
  • Page 67 User Home. 2 Tick Enable user home service. 3 If there are more than one volume on Synology DiskStation, select where you want the homes folder to be stored. 4 Click OK. To disable user home service: 1 Click User Home.
  • Page 68 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Create Domain User’s Home Folder Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Domain Privileges to create domain user’s home folder. Like local users, all domain users can access their own home folder via CIFS, AFP, FTP, WebDAV, File Browser or File Station.
  • Page 69 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Create and Edit Groups Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Group to create and edit a group, add users to the group, and then edit the group's properties, saving you the trouble of editing users one by one.

  • Page 70: Set Up Shared Folders

    Shared Folder to manage the shared folders, which are the root folders of Synology DiskStation. (Folders within the shared folders are called subfolders.) You can store data in the shared folders and share them with users or groups with access privileges.
  • Page 71 System built-in shared folders include the following: Name Description The public folder will be created automatically after the first time you set up Synology 1-bay models. public The web folder contains contents of your website. It will be created automatically when Web Station is enabled.
  • Page 72 --------- Multiple volumes are available only on DiskStation with more than 1 bay. 200 shared folders are supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more information. 72 Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing...
  • Page 73 For more information about anonymous FTP, see "Manage FTP Security Settings" on Page 84.  Local users: Synology DiskStation users (including guest). See "Manage Users and Groups" on Page 64 for more information.  Local groups: Synology DiskStation groups.
  • Page 74 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To allow Linux clients to access a shared folder: 1 Select the shared folder you want to edit from the shared folder list, and click Privileges. 2 Click Create to open the settings window.
  • Page 75 Confirm key field. 3 Tick Mount automatically on startup to mount the encrypted folder automatically after Synology DiskStation starts up next time. By default, encrypted shared folder will be unmounted automatically on startup for security reasons. Note:  You can also encrypt a folder when you create it.
  • Page 76 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Edit an Encrypted Folder After the folder is encrypted, you can use the Encryption drop-down menu to edit the folder. The items shown in the menu depend on the status of the selected shared folder: ...

  • Page 77: Define Windows Acl Privileges For Shared Folder

    To edit Windows ACL settings: You can further edit Windows ACL settings for a shared folder under Windows "Properties" page. Follow the steps below: 1 In Windows, log into DiskStation using Windows Explorer. 2 Locate the shared folder or the file you want to manage.
  • Page 78 Advanced Settings Besides editing the privilege for Everyone, you can also define the access permissions for individual DiskStation account on a certain file or folder. This includes domain user accounts as well. Follow the steps below: 1 Follow steps 1~5 in To edit Windows ACL settings.

  • Page 79: Chapter 8: Access Files From Anywhere

    When you have set up users or groups with proper access privileges to the shared folders, they can share their files with your Synology DiskStation from anywhere. This chapter explains the ways to access the Synology DiskStation shared folders within the Intranet or over the Internet.
  • Page 80 OK. 4 Click Finish. 5 Enter your user name and password for Synology DiskStation Manager and click OK. Upon completion, you can access the mapped shared folder directly in Windows Explorer. 80 Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere...
  • Page 81 1 Choose > Connect to Server from the menu bar. 2 Type Synology DiskStation's IP address or server name (appended with .local) preceded by smb:// or afp:// in Server Address field and click Connect. (e.g. smb://EricaWang.local or afp://192.168.0.2) Note: For better performance, it is recommended that you connect to the shared folders via SMB.

  • Page 82: Access Files Via Ftp

     The port range of Passive (PASV) FTP can be from 1025 to 65535. It can contain up to 128 ports.  The guest account cannot log in to DiskStation via FTP.  The codepage setting on the FTP client computer must be the same as that of the Synology DiskStation in order to access the data correctly.
  • Page 83 Enabling FTP file transfer log will affect the system performance. Set up FTP Connection Restriction Click the Connection Restriction tab to limit DiskStation users' FTP access to DiskStation. To set up FTP connection restriction, tick any of the following and click OK:  Allow SSL/TLS connection only: Accept only SSL or TLS connection requests from FTP clients.

  • Page 84: Access Files Via File Browser

    File Browser is DSM's file management tool, allowing DSM users over the Internet to access DiskStation folders with their web browsers. By launching two or more File Browsers, you can manage all your DiskStation data by dragging and dropping them between different File Browsers.
  • Page 85 File Browser window.  Left panel: Displays Synology DiskStation's shared folders and their subfolders in the upper part, and the folders on your local computer in the lower part.  Main section: Displays contents of the currently-selected folder.
  • Page 86 Otherwise, select Skip. 5 Click to start uploading. Method 3: 1 On the left panel, drag a folder from your computer (the lower part) to any folder on the DiskStation (the upper part). 86 Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere...
  • Page 87 1 Select the files or folders you want. (Press and hold Shift or Ctrl while making multiple selections.) 2 Drag any DiskStation folders or files from the main section to another DiskStation folder on the left panel. 3 In the pop-up menu that appears, choose...
  • Page 88 File Browser can extract the following archive formats: .zip, .tar, .gz, .tgz, .rar, .7z, .iso (ISO 9660 + joliet) Compress Files or Folders 1 In the main section, select the files or folders on Synology DiskStation that you want to compress. (Press and hold Shift or Ctrl while making multiple selections.) 2 Do one of the following: ...
  • Page 89  Supported archive formats: .zip. Open a File in a New Window Open a file on Synology DiskStation in a new tab or window of the web browser to preview it instantly. To open a file in a new window: 1 Select the file you want to preview.
  • Page 90 Note: To set access privileges to shared folders, use Synology DiskStation Manager instead. See "Allow Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders" on Page 73 for more information.

  • Page 91: Access Files Via File Station

    Note:  To download a file or folder with the download link, valid DiskStation username and password are required.  With File Browser, you can only perform the upload action for files and folders on your computer. All the other File Browser actions and properties setting are available for files and folders on Synology DiskStation only.
  • Page 92 File Station.  Type Synology DiskStation's IP address or server name or domain name plus a colon and the customized port number (e.g. http://ericawang.dyndns.org:7000) in the address bar of your web browser. Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac) on your keyboard.

  • Page 93: Chapter 9: Back Up Data

    Synology offers comprehensive backup solutions for your computer and Synology DiskStation. You can back up data on your computer to Synology DiskStation. You can also back up DiskStation data with local or network backup. The creative Copy button function simplifies external storage devices backup with One-touch design.
  • Page 94 Page 30 for more information.  Synology Data Replicator 3 is the next generation of Synology Data Replicator. It can only restore the data on Synology DiskStation that was backed up after Data Replicator 3 was installed. If users have backed up data on Synology DiskStation using Synology Data Replicator, we recommend restoring data on Synology DiskStation to PC first before using Synology Data Replicator 3.

  • Page 95: Back Up Data On Synology Diskstation

    You can use rsync to back up Linux data to Synology DiskStation. Back Up Data on Synology DiskStation Other than backing up computer data to Synology DiskStation, you can back up the data in your shared folder or even the subfolders on your Synology DiskStation.
  • Page 96 Backup and Restore to perform backup tasks on Synology DiskStation. Before you start, do the following first:  For Network Backup to another Synology DiskStation: Log in to the target Synology DiskStation, click the Network Backup Service tab and make sure...
  • Page 97 2 Save the configuration file (named configuration.dss) to your computer. Note: When you perform network backup, the settings of your Synology DiskStation, including users, groups, and shared folders will also be backed up. You can choose to recover these settings when you restore the backup data.

  • Page 98: Backup Diskstation Data With Time Backup

    Backup DiskStation Data with Time Backup Synology Time Backup is a quick and flexible way to backup and restore shared folders on DiskStation. You can back up the data locally onto another volume, or onto an external hard disk. You can set up multiple tasks and create more than one version for each task.

  • Page 99: Use Usbcopy To Back Up Data On Usb Device

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Use USBCopy to Back Up Data on USB Device You can copy data from a USB device to a shared folder on your Synology DiskStation using the Copy button. Go to Main Menu >...

  • Page 100: Use Sdcopy To Back Up Data On Sd Card

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Use SDCopy to Back Up Data on SD card You can copy data from a SD card to a shared folder on your Synology DiskStation using the Copy button. Go to Main Menu >...

  • Page 101: Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, And Print Server

    Server Synology DiskStation is especially designed for small and medium businesses (SMB), providing them with the ability to set up web, email, and printer servers on a single Synology DiskStation without spending extra money. Use Web Station to Host Websites...
  • Page 102 Enable Virtual Host to Host Websites The Virtual Host support allows you to host up to 30 websites on one Synology DiskStation. Each website can have different port number or even different hostname.
  • Page 103 Based on DSM 3.0  /volume1/@tmp/php  Synology DiskStation users can customize the error page by creating any of the following files and putting them in the www shared folder: missing.html, missing.htm, or missing.php. When users try to connect to a page that does not exist, this customized error page will be displayed.
  • Page 104 Open Source applications.  For a list of featured applications tested to be compatible with Synology DiskStation, visit http://www.synology.com/support/faq_show.php?q_id=404. For the download links and installation instructions of those applications, visit their official websites.
  • Page 105 3 Click Next. 4 Click Next. 5 Enter the path for the network drive. The path should include the IP or the DDNS of your DiskStation and the port number. An example would be http://demo.no-ip.info:5005/. 6 Click Next. 7 Enter your account and password. Click OK.

  • Page 106: Install Mail Station Package To Host Email Server

     Android phones: WebDavDroid and Mobile WebDAV Install Mail Station Package to Host Email Server With the Mail Station package, you can turn your Synology DiskStation into a mail server, allowing Synology DiskStation users to receive and deliver mail messages.
  • Page 107 If you use this option, then your users must provide their Synology DiskStation user account and password for authentication while setting SMTP server in their mail clients. Take Outlook Express, for example, you...

  • Page 108: Set Synology Diskstation As The Print Server

     For more information about using the webmail, see Mail Station User's Guide from Synology's Download Center http://www.synology.com/support/download.php Set Synology DiskStation as the Print Server Synology DiskStation can become the print server over your local area network by connecting up to 2 USB printers to your Synology DiskStation. Set Up the USB Printer You need to use Synology Assistant to set up your USB printer.

  • Page 109: Chapter 11: Share Photos, Videos, And Blogs With Photo Station

    Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Chapter 11: Photo Station Photo Station is an online photo album integrated with a blog saved on your DiskStation. It makes creating albums and blogging fun and easy. This chapter explains how to do the following: ...

  • Page 110: Manage Photo Station User Accounts

     If you have a mobile device using iPhone OS 3.0 onward or Android OS 1.5 onward, you can also download DS photo+ on Apple App Store or Android Market to access Photo Station. Note: For more information about using mobile devices to access Synology DiskStation services, see "Chapter 17: Communicate with Mobile Devices" on Page 174. Support and Limitations ...

  • Page 111: Manage And View Albums

    You can use any of the following methods to upload the new album to the photo shared folder. Upload within the Intranet If your computer and Synology DiskStation are within the same Intranet, you can upload the album via the file sharing protocols for your platform.
  • Page 112 For quick file uploading, we recommend you use the Photo Uploader application in Synology Assistant.  For more information about using Photo Uploader, see the help of Synology Assistant. Upload Using Smartphones If you have an iPhone or Android phone, you can upload photos from your phone to Photo Station with DS photo+.
  • Page 113 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To upload photos and videos to an album: 1 Select Photos at the top of Photo Station's homepage, and then select the album to which you want to upload photos and videos.
  • Page 114  You can set the new album as by default from Synology DiskStation Manager. The second tier public albums within the new album will inherit the same attributes from the first tier albums. See "...
  • Page 115 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 View and Customize Photos and Videos After selecting the album, you can see the thumbnails of all the photos inside the album. Moreover, you can customize the thumbnails according to your preferences.

  • Page 116: Use The Blog

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Use the Blog The administrator can post blogs on Photo Station now. Moreover, you can also personalize your blog space by adjusting the layout and modules. Log in to Photo Station, and select Blog at the top of Photo Station's homepage to start editing your blog.
  • Page 117 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To edit basic blog settings: Double-click the item or click Customize on the right side. To edit module settings: Choose a module from the drop-down menu, and click Customize. You can add your personal information here, or a slideshow of one of your photo albums, or links to your friends' sites.

  • Page 118: Chapter 12: Play Music With Audio Station

    Chapter 12: Audio Station is a web-based audio application, allowing you to access the music library on your Synology DiskStation, choose available audio sources on the local area network, and add your favorite music to playlists for playback. With Audio Station, you can also browse and play songs on your iPod or on the DLNA-certified Digital Media Servers, and listen to Internet radio.

  • Page 119: Enable Audio Station

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Enable Audio Station Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Audio Station to enable Audio Station. After it is enabled, the music shared folder will be created automatically to contain your Audio Station data.

  • Page 120: Choose Audio Source

    On the left section of Audio Station are several audio sources you can choose from for playback on Audio Station. Library The library contains music in the music shared folders of your Synology DiskStation, which will be organized into the following categories. To browse your music library, do any of the following:  Click All Music to browse all music in the music shared folder.

  • Page 121: Media Server

    Internet radio. Media Server Audio Station can browse and play media contents on DLNA-certified Digital Media Servers or other Synology DiskStations on the local area network. To search for media servers on the local area network: Select Scan Media Server to search for available servers.

  • Page 122: Organize Your Music

    If you see unreadable song titles, album names, or artist names while browsing through your music, go to Synology DiskStation Manager to set the correct codepage that matches the language of your computer, and then re- index your music. See "Specify Default Languages" on Page 30 and "Enable Audio Station" on Page 119 for more information.
  • Page 123 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To search music: 1 Choose a category from the All Categories drop-down menu. 2 Enter a word or phrase in the search field. 3 Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac) on your keyboard.

  • Page 124: Play Music

    Mode: Stream music to your computer for playback via the speakers of your computer.  Mode: Play music via the USB speakers connected to the USB port of your Synology DiskStation. Note: When you play music in the USB mode, you can also control music playback with the direction-free USB remote control.
  • Page 125 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0  Select one or more items in the main section, right-click and choose Add selections to queue to add selected songs to the queue.  Right-click an item and choose Add all to queue to add all items in the same directory to the queue.
  • Page 126 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To repeat the songs in the queue: Click Repeat All (the first button from the left in the lower right corner of the music player). To repeat the currently playing song in the queue:...

  • Page 127: Chapter 13: Download Files With Download Station

    C h a p t e r Download Files with Download Station Chapter 13: Download Station is a web-based download application, allowing you to download files from the Internet through BitTorrent, FTP, HTTP, NZB and eMule. BitTorrent partial file download is also available. In addition, you can set up Email notification to send a mail message to you when a download task is finished.

  • Page 128: Manage General Settings

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To enable Download Station: Tick Enable Download Station 2 and click OK. Enable eMule Download eMule is a peer-to-peer file sharing application that connects to both eDonkey and Kad network. You have to connect to an ED2K server before searching and downloading files on the eDonkey network.

  • Page 129: Download Bt/Http/Ftp/Nzb Files

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Download BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Files After you connect to Download Station, you will enter BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP/NZB > Task, where you can set the download destination folder and start downloading. Set the Download Destination Folder The shared folder used as the download destination is shown on the lower left part of the Task page.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

     Download destination is not set.  Your account is disabled or removed.  Unknown Error happened. If the problem still exists after checking the above list of possible errors, contact Synology Support at: www.synology.com Manage BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Settings Go to BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB >...
  • Page 131 There are many online file sharing websites, where registered users can upload files and share the download links to the files with other people. Now Synology provides support for two of such websites: RapidShare and Megaupload. If you have a premium membership for the websites, you can use Download Station to download their files.
  • Page 132 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Edit BitTorrent Download Settings In the BitTorrent Download Setting section, you can edit the following settings for downloading BitTorrent files.  BitTorrent Port Range: By default, the BitTorrent port range is from 6881 to 6890. You can also specify a range from 1 to 65535.

  • Page 133: Download Via Emule

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Download via eMule Go to eMule to add eMule servers, search ED2K files, and manage download tasks. Add ED2K Server/Kad It is necessary to connect to an ED2K server to access the resources on an ED2K network. An ED2K server provides an index for the shared resources of the connected users, allowing all users to search and download the sources.
  • Page 134 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Search with eMule Go to Search to search the files you want to download. To perform general search: 1 Enter a keyword and select a file type. 2 Select any of the following search method: ...

  • Page 135: Manage Emule Download Tasks

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Note: Files already exist in the download queue will not be added to the queue. Manage eMule Download Tasks Go to Download Queue to set the destination folder and manage the download tasks.
  • Page 136 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Change eMule Download or Upload Speed Go to Settings, and enter the maximum download or upload rates in the Upload and download rates section. Note: For more information about the eMule settings, go to...

  • Page 137: Chapter 14: Safeguard Your Environment With Surveillance Station

    C h a p t e r Safeguard Your Environment with Chapter 14: Surveillance Station Surveillance Station is a web-based application that can manage IP cameras to safeguard your home or office environment. This chapter explains how to manage IP cameras, watch and record live view videos, set up scheduled recording, playback recorded events, and use all the other comprehensive features provided by Surveillance Station.

  • Page 138: Manage Ip Cameras

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Manage IP Cameras Go to Device > Camera under Management to add and edit cameras, set up recording schedule, and set up the guard settings. Add a Camera 1 Click Add. 2 Choose...
  • Page 139 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 b Enter the camera's IP address or host name. You can also click Search, the system will search the IP camera installed at the same domain. Once the camera is selected, the system will automatically display the IP address, port number and model of the camera.
  • Page 140 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Edit Camera and Recording Settings To edit camera settings: 1 Choose the camera you want to change settings, and click Edit > Settings. Or you can double-click the camera to change its settings.
  • Page 141 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 6 If you select Motion detection by Surveillance Station, enter the value of Detection sensitivity value and Threshold. The value percentage range is 1 to 99(%) 7 Click Detection Area to define the detection area.

  • Page 142: Watch Live View

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To disable cameras: Choose the cameras you want to disable (press and hold Shift or Ctrl while making multiple selections), and click Disable in the Enable drop-down menu. Doing so will not delete the camera settings and recorded videos.
  • Page 143 6 If you have added clients in Centralized Management, you can add cameras from your local DiskStation or from other sources by selecting options from Server. 7 To see a snapshot of the current layout, click Preview. If you would like to set the current layout as the default...

  • Page 144: Record And Manage Events

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Note: 1 Depending on the performance of your video card, the live view may not display if the video resolution exceeds the supported range. Changing the Video Output Module from DirectX OpenGL System >...
  • Page 145 Choose Local to play events from your local DiskStation, or choose other sources to browse their events. b Click the calendar icon to specify the date c Choose individual cameras from the four camera drop-down menus...
  • Page 146 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 To play, download, export events, or take snapshots: 1 Click the Play button on the Controller panel start playing the events. 2 In the non-sync mode, click the Previous button or Next...
  • Page 147 IP camera’s digital input and output pin. When the IP camera is triggered by an input signal, it will send a signal to DiskStation to begin alarm recording. Refer to the IP camera’s datasheet for pin configuration detail and how to setup its input pin sensor.
  • Page 148 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Export Events Go to Event > Export under Management to export the events. You can export events from Surveillance Station to any shared folder or to an external storage device via USB or eSATA interface.

  • Page 149: Use E-Map

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Use E-Map You can add, edit, and delete E-Maps at System > E-Map under Management. To add an E-Map: 1 Click Add. 2 Name the E-Map. 3 Click Browse to locate the image file and upload the file.

  • Page 150: Receive Email Or Sms Notification

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Note:  The recommended image dimension is 480 x 320. Any Image with larger dimension will be resized to fit in the dimension, with its aspect ratio maintained.  Supported image formats: BMP, JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG...

  • Page 151: Manage Advanced Settings

    The host server will be required to enter the correct key to log in and watch the live views and recorded events on your DiskStation. To set your DiskStation as a host server: 1 Tick Enable centralized management and then choose Be a host server.
  • Page 152 Tick Enable VisualStation to manage the VisualStation with your DiskStation. With VisualStation, you can see the live view of the cameras on a TV set or LCD monitor directly without using a computer. A VisualStation can only be managed by a DiskStation within the same LAN.

  • Page 153: View Log

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 View Log Go to System > under Management to see critical events such as camera disconnection or changes on the camera settings. You can view the logs and manually delete/save the log for further use.

  • Page 154: Assign Privilege

    Management to assign the privileges for Synology DiskStation users. Admin has full authority on Surveillance Station and can assign different privileges to local users on DiskStation. Manager can manage all functions except license management. Spectator can only watch live view and event playback but cannot edit camera settings.

  • Page 155: About Camera License

    VisualStation from Synology DiskStation. With VisualStation, you can see the live view of the cameras on a TV set or LCD monitor directly without using a computer. A VisualStation can only be managed by a DiskStation within LAN.
  • Page 156 Reset on the VisualStation list. To pair the VisualStation with the DiskStation again, you need to delete the entry from the list and add it again. Follow the delete steps and continue with the add process. 156 Chapter 14: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station...

  • Page 157: Chapter 15: Manage Media Server And Itunes Service

    Windows Media Player or iTunes) and DLNA/UPnP home devices (such as stereo system or TV set) to play its multimedia contents. This chapter explains how to stream multimedia contents from Synology DiskStation to your computer or other DLNA/UPnP home devices.
  • Page 158 Re-index to reconstruct the index structure of the multimedia files if you find missing multimedia files while browsing through Synology DiskStation with your DMA device. The process will be executed in the background. Record Diagnostic Log The log can help determine the cause of the problem when you contact Synology Support for assistance.
  • Page 159 Note: Under most circumstances, you can hide video subtitle files while browsing DiskStation media with a DMA device, because only a few DMAs need to browse the subtitle files to have the subtitle function to work correctly. To browse and play the radio stations listed on Audio Station:...
  • Page 160 Play Multimedia Contents with DMA Devices Synology DiskStation can pair up perfectly with Sony PS3, Xbox 360, and many other DMA devices. You can use those devices to browse and stream multimedia contents from your DiskStation to your stereo system and TV set.

  • Page 161: Manage Itunes Service

    After it is enabled, all iTunes clients on the same local area network can browse and play songs or videos on your Synology DiskStation. The following shared folders will be accessed by iTunes clients: ...
  • Page 162 Click Re-index to reconstruct the index structure of the audio files if you find missing files while browsing through Synology DiskStation with iTunes. The process will be executed in the background. 162 Chapter 15: Manage Media Server and iTunes Service...

  • Page 163: Chapter 16: Perform Advanced Management Tasks

    The DiskStation's thermal status is represented by green or orange lights:  Green: Thermal status is normal.  Orange: DiskStation's thermal temperature is high. You need to cool down your DiskStation, or it will shut down to prevent system overheat.
  • Page 164 Synology DiskStation here. Check Storage Information You can check the free or used space of your DiskStation volumes and check the status of the hard disks. To check volume usage: From the pie charts, you can see the free or used space of DiskStation volumes.
  • Page 165 When the log size reaches its limit, the oldest record will be removed for space-saving consideration. --------- USBCopy is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more information. 165 Chapter 16: Perform Advanced Management Tasks...

  • Page 166: Monitor System Resources

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Monitor System Resources Go to Information > Resource Monitor to monitor system resources. When you launch Resource Monitor, it will start to collect and display data. The data will be deleted when you quit the application.

  • Page 167: Update Dsm

    If the problem remains, please contact Synology. Important: The data saved on the Synology DiskStation will not be erased during the updating process. However, for security reason, we strongly recommend that you back up the data first. 167 Chapter 16: Perform Advanced Management Tasks...

  • Page 168: Manage Packages

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Manage Packages Synology has integrated several useful third party applications into packages that can be installed and managed easily on your Synology DiskStation Manager. Go to Main Menu > Package Management to manage the packages.

  • Page 169: Receive Event Notification

    Control Panel > Notification and set up Synology DiskStation to notify you via Email or text messages whenever an important event occurs (for example, status change, system error, lost connection, fan behavior change, or storage volume running out of space).
  • Page 170 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Receive SMS Notification Click the tab in the main section to set up SMS notification. Notification events include:  Volume has crashed. (Including internal volume, expansion unit, or system volume)  Volume has degraded. (Including internal volume, expansion unit, or system volume) ...

  • Page 171: Reset Admin's Password

    If you wish to delete your MySQL databases, check the Delete MySQL databases checkbox and click OK. Reinstall Synology DiskStation If you want to reinstall your Synology DiskStation without losing its data, you can use the RESET button on the back panel.

  • Page 172: Enable Snmp Service

    1 Tick Enable SNMP service and enter a Community name. 2 Enter the optional information to help you identify your Synology DiskStation: Name, Location, and Email. 3 Click OK. To disable the SNMP service: Uncheck Enable SNMP service, and click OK.
  • Page 173 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 Important: Use the Terminal service with caution. Improper manipulation or modification to Synology DiskStation may result in system malfunction or data loss. 173 Chapter 16: Perform Advanced Management Tasks...

  • Page 174: Chapter 17: Communicate With Mobile Devices

    Synology DiskStation using iPhone/iPod touch, Android phones, or other mobile devices. Use iPhone/iPod touch and Android Apps The 3 Apps designed by Synology are now available on Apple's App Store or Android’s Market, allowing you to communicate with Synology DiskStation wherever Wi-Fi access is available. You can manage your DiskStation files, music, photo and video albums, and even the surveillance videos on the go.

  • Page 175: Use Other Mobile Devices

    Symbian OS 9.1 (with S60 3rd Edition or later), or iPhone OS 2.3.1 or later, you can use the device to log in to Synology DiskStation to view photos with Mobile Photo Station and read supported file formats with Mobile File Station around the world where Internet access is available.

  • Page 176: 1-Bay Models

    A p p e n d i x Synology DiskStation Specifications Appendix A: For the most recent product specification, please visit www.synology.com. 1-Bay Models Item DS110j DS110+ DS111 Internal HDD 3.5 SATA (II) x 1 3.5 SATA (II) x 1 3.5 SATA (II) x 1...

  • Page 177: 2-Bay Models

    Max. Supported IP Cameras ‧EXT4‧EXT3‧FAT (External Disk, Read/Write) ‧NTFS (External Disk, Read/Write) File System ‧Basic ‧JBOD‧RAID 0‧RAID 1 Volume Type Agency ‧FCC Class B ‧CE Class B ‧BSMI Class B Certifications HDD Hibernation Event Notification 177 Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications...

  • Page 178: 4-Bay Models

    457.5 Weight (Kg) 2.23 0.66 2.23 2.23 9.68 ‧Windows 2000 onward ‧Mac OS X 10.3 onward Supported Clients ‧Ubuntu 9.04 onward Max. User 2048 2048 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 Accounts Max. Group Accounts 178 Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications...

  • Page 179: 5-Bay Models

    15TB Max. Capacity (5 x 3TB hard drives) Hot Swappable HDD USB x 4 External HDD Interface eSATA x 2 LAN Port Gigabit x 2 USBCopy System Fan (mm) x 2 (80 x 80) 179 Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications...

  • Page 180: Limitations

     Some digital cameras are defined as a Still Image Device, such as Canon. For such devices, Synology DiskStation only supports USBCopy function (No USB share function).  For Mac users, Synology DiskStation only supports USB printers with PostScript. 180 Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications...

  • Page 181: Appendix B: Led Indication Tables

    A p p e n d i x LED Indication Tables Appendix B: 1-Bay Models LED Indication Color Status Description Static Volume normal Green HDD Hibernation STATUS Static Available volume space < 1GB Orange Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume Static Gigabit Link Green...

  • Page 182: 2-Bay Models

    Booting up or Power Blue Blinking Shutting down Power off --------- DS211+ only. USBCopy and SDCopy are supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more information. 182 Appendix B: LED Indication Tables...
  • Page 183 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 DS710+ LED Indication Color Status Description Static Volume Normal Green HDD Hibernation STATUS Static Available volume space < 1GB Orange Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume Static Gigabit link Green Blinking...

  • Page 184: 4-Bay Models

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 4-Bay Models DiskStations LED Indication Color Status Description Static Volume Normal Green HDD Hibernation STATUS Static Available volume space < 1GB Orange Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume Static Gigabit Link...
  • Page 185 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 RackStations LED Indication Color Status Description Static Volume Normal Green HDD Hibernation STATUS Static Available volume space < 1GB Orange Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume Static Gigabit Link Green Blinking...

  • Page 186: 5-Bay Models

    Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 3.0 5-Bay Models DS1511+ LED Indication Color Status Description Static Volume Normal Green HDD Hibernation STATUS Static Available volume space < 1GB Orange Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume Static Gigabit link...
  • Page 187 Troubleshooting For any questions about managing your Synology DiskStation, go to Main Menu > DSM 3.0 Help or click the Help button (with a question mark) at the top-right corner of every window. For any questions other than that, please visit Synology Inc. website www.synology.com...
  • Page 188 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, (COLLECTIVELY, "SYNOLOGY") FOR ANY SYNOLOGY SOFTWARE, TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED FIRMWARE, MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND "ONLINE" OR...
  • Page 189 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 190 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 191 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 192 Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict Synology from seeking injunctive relief or seeking such other between Synology and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the...

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