Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents Synology DiskStation at a Glance Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Install Drives Start Up Your DiskStation Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant Learn More Appedix A: Specifications Appedix B: LED Indicator Table 2...
Chapter Before You Start 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. Package Contents Main unit x 1 AC power adapter x 1 RJ-45 LAN cable x 1 Screws for hard drives x 6 Screws for case x 3 3...
Synology DiskStation at a Glance Article Name Location Description Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: Status Indicator LED Indicator Table". Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see LAN Indicator "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table". Front Panel Displays the status of the installed drive. For more information, see "Appendix Disk Indicator B: LED Indicator Table". 1. Press to power on the DiskStation. Power Button 2. To power off the DiskStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking. Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the DiskStation will emit a beeping sound. LAN Port Connect a network cable here. Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the USB 2.0 Port DiskStation here. 1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP address, DNS server, and passwords for users belonging to the Back Panel administrators group. RESET Button 2. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold again until you hear three beep sounds to return the DiskStation to “Not Installed”...
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away 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. To prevent the unit from falling over, do not place on carts or any unstable surfaces. The power cord must plug in to the correct supply voltage. Make sure that the supplied AC voltage is correct and stable. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries appropriately. 5 Chapter 1: Before You Start...
Chapter Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver • 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 existing data. Please back up any important data before installation. Install Drives 1 Push the upper case in the direction as shown below. Lift the upper case and set it aside. 2 Install drives: • For 3.5” drives: Slide the drive into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it’s firmly connected to the SATA connector. Secure the drive with the screws provided. • For 2.5” drives: a Place the drive in the 2.5" Disk Holder (Type C, sold separately), and then tighten the 2.5" screws to secure the drive. 6...
b Slide the 2.5" Disk Holder into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until the drive is firmly connected to the SATA connector. Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws. 3 Replace the upper case, and tighten the screws on the back panel. Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Push the button on the adapter provided in the package and pull out the plug case as illustrated below. 2 Slide the plug adapter provided into the slots by pushing it downward. Note that the plug adapter that comes with your DiskStation varies depending on your region. The image below is for reference only. 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
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3 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to a power outlet. 4 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub. 5 Press the power button to turn on the DiskStation. Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer. 8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
Chapter Install DSM on DiskStation After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s browser-based operating system – on your DiskStation. Install DSM with Web Assistant Your DiskStation comes with a built-in tool called Web Assistant that helps you download the latest version of DSM from the Internet and install it on your DiskStation. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below. 1 Power on the DiskStation. 2 Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the DiskStation. 3 Enter either of the following into the address bar of your browser: find.synology.com diskstation:5000 4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and find the DiskStation within the local network. The status of the DiskStation should be Not Installed. 5 Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the onscreen instructions. Note: 1. The DiskStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant. 2. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox. 3. Both the DiskStation and the computer must be in the same local network. Learn More Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now ready for action. For more information or online resources about your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.
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Appendix Specifications Item DS115j Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SATA (II) x 1 Max. Capacity 5 TB (1 x 5 TB hard drive) External Device Ports USB 2.0 x 2 LAN Port Gigabit x 1 Size (H x W x D) (mm)
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Color Status Description Green Static Volume normal Static Available volume space < 1 GB or < 1 % STATUS Orange Drive crashed/Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No internal drive HDD hibernation Static Network connected Green Front LAN Blinking Network active No network Static Drive ready and idle Green Blinking Accessing drive DISK Orange Static Drive error HDD hibernation/No internal drive Static Powered on Blue Power Blinking Booting up or shutting down Powered off Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information. 11...
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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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