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Synology DiskStation DS414
Quick Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation DS414 Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_DS414_20130712...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents ................................3 Synology DiskStation 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 DiskStation ..............................
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Before You Start Chapter 1: 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 internal hard disks and the system. For more LED Indicators Front Panel information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table." Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to your USB 2.0 Port...
  • 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. 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

    Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation  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 already contains data, the system will format the hard disk and erase all data.
  • Page 7 3 Load hard disks in the hard drive trays.  For 3.5” Hard Disks: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the hard drive tray. Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the hard disk in place. ...
  • Page 8: Start Up Your Diskstation

    6 The position of hard disks is as follows: 7 Secure the hard drive bay cover to the front of the unit. Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make the best use of hard disk capacity.
  • Page 9 3 Press the power button to turn on the DiskStation. Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer. 9 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Install Dsm On Diskstation

    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 DiskStation) to complete DSM installation using a personal computer.
  • Page 11: 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 DiskStation within LAN, and the status of your DiskStation should be Installed.
  • Page 12 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. 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 13: 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 14 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 15: Learn More

    Install DSM on DiskStation When you have activated Synology Assistant, follow step 2 to 4 of the “For 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 16: Specifications

    ‧EXT3, FAT, NTFS (External disk only) ‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1 ‧RAID 5 ‧RAID 6‧RAID 10 Volume Type ‧Synology Hybrid RAID (1-Disk Fault Tolerance, 2-Disk Fault Tolerance) ‧FCC Class B ‧CE Class B ‧BSMI Class B Agency Certifications HDD Hibernation...
  • Page 17: Led Indication Table

    Blinking Network active Green Static Gigabit connection Rear LAN (on lower side Orange Static 10/100 Mb connection of jack) No network Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
  • Page 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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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