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Synology DiskStation DS213j
Quick Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation DS213j Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_2Bay_20130218...
  • 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

    Package Contents Main Unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 AC power adapter x 1 RJ-45 LAN cable x 1 Screws for hard drives x 10 Screws for fixing the Synology case x 3 Installation disc x 1...
  • Page 4: Synology Diskstation At A Glance

    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. If the fan is Back Panel malfunctioning, the system will beep every 2~4 seconds.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Before cleaning, unplug the power cord first. Wipe Synology product with damp paper towels. Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners to clean it. Do not place the Synology product on a cart, table, or desk, which is not stable to avoid the product from falling over.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

     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 contains data, the system will format the hard disk and erase all data. If you need the data in the future, please back it up before installation.
  • Page 7 b Slide the 2.5" Disk Holder into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until the hard disk is connected to the SATA connector. Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws. 3 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other hard disk you have prepared. 4 The disks' positions are numbered as shown below.
  • Page 8: Start Up Your Diskstation

    Start up your DiskStation 1 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of DiskStation. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power adapter, and the other to the power outlet. 2 Use the LAN cable to connect DiskStation to your switch/router/hub. 3 Press and hold the power button to turn on your DiskStation.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Install Diskstation Manager

    Synology Assistant is a desktop application which helps you install DSM. With Synology Assistant, you can  install DSM from the installation disc that came with your Synology DiskStation or from the download center at www.synology.com. Install DSM with Web Assistant Your Synology DiskStation comes equipped with Web Assistant, a browser-based installation tool which helps you download, configure, and install the newest version of Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM).
  • Page 10: Install Dsm With Synology Assistant

    DSM with For Windows 1 Find the DSM installation disc which came with your Synology DiskStation. Insert the disc into your computer. Click Start. Follow the installation wizard instructions. 2 After being installed and launched on your computer, Synology Assistant will search within the local network for your Synology DiskStation.
  • Page 11 Synology Download Center. D:\DSM\DSM_DS213j_4.2-3200.pat 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. After installation is finished, please refer to Synology DiskStation User’s Guide available at Synology Download Center for information regarding advanced settings and detailed instructions. 11 Chapter 3: Install DiskStation Manager...
  • Page 12: For Mac Os X

    For Mac OS X 1 Find the DSM installation disc which came with your Synology DiskStation. Insert the disc into your computer. Double-click the SynologyInstall icon found on the desktop. 2 In the window that appears, double-click the MacOSX folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant- [number].dmg.
  • Page 13 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. 4.2-3200 4.2-3200...
  • Page 14: Learn More

    Install DSM on DiskStation When you have activated Synology Assistant, follow step 2 to 4 of the “Install from Windows” section to finish. After installation is completed, please refer to Synology DiskStation User’s Guide...
  • Page 15: Appendix A: Specifications

    Max. Concurrent Connections Max. Supported IP Cameras ‧EXT4 File System ‧EXT3, FAT, NTFS (External disk only) ‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1‧Synology Hybrid RAID Volume Type ‧FCC Class B ‧CE Class B ‧BSMI Class B Agency Certifications HDD Hibernation Scheduled Power On/Off Wake on LAN ‧English ‧Deutsch ‧Français ‧Italiano ‧Español ‧Dansk ‧Norsk ‧Svensk...
  • Page 16: Appendix B: Led Indication Table

    A p p e n d i x LED Indication Table Appe ndix B: LED Indication Color Status Description Green Static Volume Normal Available volume space < 1GB Static Available volume space < 1 % STATUS Orange Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume Static...
  • Page 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 SUPPLIERS' LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, ANY Synology other than the hardware or software for which the Product is designed; or (e) otherwise fails to conform to the ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION OR SOFTWARE...
  • Page 21 English or, if both parties so agree, in Mandarin Chinese. between Synology and Customer related to the subject matter The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the parties and may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction.

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