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- Page 1 1520+ User Manual...
- Page 2 CDSG. Use of the full ioSafe 1520+ product is subject to all of the terms and conditions of this User Manual and the above referenced License.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.2. SATA Drive Installation ....................8 3.3. M.2 NVMe SSD Cache Installation ................12 3.4. Replace Memory Modules ................... 14 3.5. Connecting the ioSafe 1520+ ..................16 4. Install Synology DiskStation Manager ..................18 5. Connect and Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager .............. 20 6. -
Page 4: Introduction
1520+ User Manual 1. INTRODUCTION This User Manual shows you how to set up and maintain the ioSafe 1520+, a fireproof and waterproof five- bay network-attached storage (NAS) storage device, powered by Synology DSM. The ioSafe 1520+ ensures seamless business continuity with Synology DSM, Synology's prize-winning operating system. -
Page 5: General Information
2.2. PACKAGE CONTENTS Check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. Please contact ioSafe if any items are missing or damaged (see Section 8.4: Contact ioSafe Support, page... -
Page 6: Identifying Parts
1520+ User Manual Magnet Qty. 1 Screws Qty. 24 Power Supply Qty. 1 Power Cord Qty. 1 Ethernet Cable Qty. 1 Allen Wrench Qty. 1 2.3. IDENTIFYING PARTS Front System Status Power Button Indicator Drive Status Indicators Type A... -
Page 7: Led Behavior
1520+ User Manual Rear Kensington Security Slot System Fan System Fan Power In Reset eSATA Ports Ports Type A Port 2.4. LED BEHAVIOR LED Name Color State Description Green Solid The unit is operating normally. Indicates one of the following states: •... -
Page 8: Hardware Installation
3.2. SATA DRIVE INSTALLATION NOTE If you purchased an ioSafe 1520+ that was shipped with hard drives pre-installed, skip this section and continue on to Section 3.3: M.2 NVMe SSD Cache Installation, page Use the included 3mm hex tool to remove the screws on the top and bottom of the front cover. Then... - Page 9 1520+ User Manual Remove the waterproof drive cover with the 3mm hex tool. Remove the drive trays with the 3mm hex tool.
- Page 10 1520+ User Manual Install a compatible drive into each drive tray using (4x) drive screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Visit iosafe.com/support/hardware-compatibility for a list of qualified drive models. NOTE When setting up a RAID set, it is recommended that all installed drives should be the same size in order to make the best use of drive capacity.
- Page 11 1520+ User Manual Replace the waterproof drive cover and securely tighten it using the 3mm hex tool. CAUTION Use only the supplied hex tool to secure the waterproof drive cover as when using other tools you could under-tighten or break the screw. The hex tool has been designed to flex slightly when the screw is sufficiently tight and the wateproof gasket is properly compressed.
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Page 12: Nvme Ssd Cache Installation
3.3. M.2 NVME SSD CACHE INSTALLATION You may optionally install up to two M.2 NVMe SSDs into the ioSafe 1520+ to create an SSD cache volume to boost the read/write speed of a volume. You can configure the cache in read-only mode using one SSD or either read-write (RAID 1) or read-only modes (RAID 0) using two SSDs. - Page 13 1520+ User Manual Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the bottom cover and remove it. You will see three slots; one slot populated with RAM memory and two M.2 SATA slots for your SSD cache. Remove the retainer screw from the retaining bracket for each SSD slot you intend to use.
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Page 14: Replace Memory Modules
Repeat the steps above to install another SSD into the second slot if needed. Replace the bottom cover and secure it in place using the screw you removed in Step 3. Turn the ioSafe 1520+ back over and reconnect the cables you removed in Step 1 (see Section 3.5: Connecting the ioSafe 1520+, page 16). - Page 15 1520+ User Manual Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the bottom cover and remove it. You will see three slots; one slot populated with RAM memory and two M.2 SATA slots for your SSD cache. Pull the levers on both sides of a memory module outward to release the module from the slot.
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Page 16: Connecting The Iosafe 1520
RAM memory is installed. NOTE If your ioSafe 1520+ does not recognize the memory or fails to start up, please make sure that each memory module is correctly seated in its memory slot. 3.5. CONNECTING THE IOSAFE 1520+... - Page 17 1520+ User Manual NOTE If you purchased an ioSafe 1520+ without drives pre-installed, the fans inside the unit will spin at full speed until you install Synology DiskStation Manager (see Install Synology DiskStation Manager) and Synology DiskStation Manager has booted up. This is the...
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Page 18: Install Synology Diskstation Manager
DiskStation Manager installed. If you have drives pre-installed, continue on to Section 5: Connect and Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager, page Turn on the ioSafe 1520+ if it is not already powered on. It will beep once when it is ready to set up. - Page 19 PURCHASED WITH HARD DRIVES http://iosafe:5000 PURCHASED WITHOUT DRIVES http://diskstation:5000 CONNECT VIA SYNOLOGY.COM http://find.synology.com Click the Connect button to begin the setup process. ioSafe Connect Follow the on-screen instructions to install Synology DSM. Your ioSafe 1520+ will automatically restart in the middle of setup.
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Page 20: Connect And Log In To Synology Diskstation Manager
DISKSTATION MANAGER Turn on the ioSafe 1520+ if it is not already powered on. It will beep once when it is ready to set up. Type in one of the following addresses into a web browser to load the Synology Web Assistant. The status of your ioSafe 1520+ should read Ready. - Page 21 1520+ User Manual The browser will display a login screen. If you purchased the ioSafe 1520+ with pre-installed drives, the default username is admin and the password is left blank. For those who purchased the ioSafe 1520+ without drives, the username and password are the ones...
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Page 22: Using Synology Diskstation Manager
1520+ User Manual 6. USING SYNOLOGY DISKSTATION MANAGER You can find out more about how to use Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) by refering to DSM Help on the Synology DSM desktop, or by referring to the Synology NAS User's Guide, available for download from Synology.com... -
Page 23: Replace System Fans
1520+ User Manual 7. REPLACE SYSTEM FANS The ioSafe 1520+ will play beep sounds if either of the system fans is not working. Follow the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fans with a good set. Shut down your ioSafe 1520+. Disconnect all cables connected to your ioSafe 1520+ to prevent possible damage. -
Page 24: Product Support And Data Recovery Service
In some cases a self- recovery can be performed and provide you with immediate access to your information. In other cases, ioSafe may request that the product be returned to the factory for data recovery. In any case, contacting us is the first step. -
Page 25: Contact Iosafe Support
8.4. CONTACT IOSAFE SUPPORT Your investment in ioSafe products is backed up by our free technical support for the lifetime of the product. Use the support resources on our website, iosafe.com/support, email us, or give us a call. -
Page 26: Appendix A. Hardware Specifications
• 2.5-inch SATA HDD • 2.5-inch SATA SSD Data Connectors • Two (2) eSATA connectors (for ioSafe x517 Expansion only) • Two (2) M.2 NVMe slots (for SSD Cache only) • Four (1) RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports • Two (2) USB Type-A connectors... - Page 27 • Height: 534 mm Compliance • EMI Standard: FCC Part 15 Class A • EMC Standard: EN55024, EN55032 • CE, RoHS, RCM See all supported drives at iosafe.com/support/hardware-compatibility. exFAT Access can be installed for free from Package Center in Synology DSM 7.0.
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