ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Table of Contents Notices......................... 3 Safety Precautions ......................4 Package Contents ....................5 Optional Accessories ....................6 Hardware Installation Guide ................... 7 Hard Disk Installation ..................7 Connecting and Powering on the NAS ............... 10 Upgrading System Memory ................
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the NAS. Follow all precautions and instructions. Electrical safety • Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning. • Use only the bundled power adapter. Using other power adapters may damage your device.
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Applicable Models: AS7009RD, AS7009RDX, AS7012RD, AS7012RDX Contents AS7009RD/RDX AS7012RD/RDX NAS device Power cord RJ45 network cable Screws for use with 3.5” HDD Screws for use with 2.5” HDD Installation CD Quick Start Guide Page 5 of 25...
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide The items below may be purchased from the ASUSTOR Accessories Store (http://shop.asustor.com). Other items such as HDMI cables (2M recommended), wireless RF keyboards, mice and remote controls along with Bluetooth keyboards and mice are purchased separately.
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide All data stored on the hard disk(s) will be erased and CANNOT be recovered. Please back up all important data before initializing the system. 3.1 Hard Disk Installation Press the button on the lower portion of the hard disk tray to release the latch.
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ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Mount the hard disk to the disk tray • 3.5-inch hard disks: Place the hard disk into the disk tray, making sure that the mounting holes on the sides of the hard disk and disk tray are lined up.
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ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Once the latch is secure, you can lock it in place using the disk tray lock. Using a • flathead screwdriver, turn the lock counterclockwise to lock the latch mechanism. Turning the lock clockwise will unlock it.
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide 3.2 Connecting and Powering on the NAS • Connect the NAS to its power supply. Connect the NAS to your router, switch or hub using an Ethernet cable. • Press and hold down the power button for 1 – 2 seconds until the blue power LED •...
Be careful not to injure your hands or fingers with sharp edges of the memory module, • inner components, or circuit boards of your NAS. ASUSTOR does not guarantee that third party memory modules will work in your NAS. • •...
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Phillips head screwdriver • • Memory for AS70 series devices may be purchased from local dealers or the online ASUSTOR Accessories Store (http://shop.asustor.com). Memory Compatibility List Shutdown the NAS by selecting [Shut down] from the ADM User Menu.
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Release the ejector clips by gently pulling them out to the sides of the memory slot. • When inserting the memory module into the empty slot, please make sure to align • the notches on the module with the notches in the slot.
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Replace the cover and tighten the three screws that were removed previously. • Reconnect all cables including the power cord and then start up the NAS. • Page 14 of 25...
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide 3.4 Expansion Card Installation • Remove the cover of the NAS as shown in section 3.3.3. Unscrew the blanking plate retention screw and then remove the blanking plate for • the expansion slot that you wish to use.
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide 3.5 Rail Kit Installation • Take out the two rail assemblies. • Fully extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward. Press down on the release tab and pull the inner rail out. • Separate the inner rail from the outer assembly.
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ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Line up the holes on the inner rail with the pegs on the system chassis and push the • inner rail all the way in. Mount the inner rails to the system chassis using the provided mounting screws.
The installation wizard will install ASUSTOR Control Center onto your computer. After • ASUSTOR Control Center has been installed, it will automatically begin to scan your network for ASUSTOR NAS devices. Select your NAS from the list and follow the installation wizard’s instructions to •...
• this time you can also choose whether or not you want to install Download Assistant. After ASUSTOR Control Center has been installed, it will automatically begin to scan your network for ASUSTOR NAS devices. Select your NAS from the list and follow the installation wizard’s instructions to •...
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide 4.2 Web Installation • If you already know your NAS’s current IP address, you can open up a web browser and enter in your NAS’s IP address (for example: http://192.168.1.168:8000) to begin initialization. Please follow the instructions from the installation wizard to complete the •...
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide 5.1 LED Indicators 1. Power LED Indicator 2. Inspection LED Indicator 3. System Status LED Indicator 4. Alert LED Indicator 5. SAS LED Indicator 6. Network LED Indicators 7. Hard Disk LED Indicator Color Description...
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide Alert Steadily lit Power or fan failure Green Steadily lit SAS ready Network Blue Steadily lit Network port connected Steadily lit Hard disk ready Green Flashing Data access in progress Hard Disk Flashes every 10 seconds...
ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide 5.4 Troubleshooting Q: Why can’t I detect my ASUSTOR NAS using ASUSTOR Control Center? A: If you are having trouble detecting your NAS using ASUSTOR Control Center, please do the following: 1. Please check your network connection: a.
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ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide b. Click on [Change adapter settings] in the left hand panel. c. Right-click on [Local Area Connection] and select [Properties]. Page 24 of 25...
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Set the [IP address] to 169.254.1.1 and the [Subnet mask] to 255.255.0.0 and then click on [OK]. Open up ASUSTOR Control Center to scan for your NAS. 4. If the above mentioned procedures have not managed to solve your problem, please contact your local ASUSTOR dealer or ASUSTOR Customer Service (http://support.asustor.com).You are also encouraged to browse through the...
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