Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents ................................3 Safety Instructions ................................5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation ..........................6 Install Drives ..................................6 Start Up Your DiskStation ..............................8 Replace Malfunctioning Fan .............................. 9 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant ............................
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.
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Synology DiskStation at a Glance Name Location Description Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix Status LED B: LED Indication Table”. Side Panel 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.
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and 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.
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation A screwdriver At least one 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.
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3 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty hard drive bay. Important: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly. 4 Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives. 5 Drives are numbered as illustrated below. (You can use the included drive tray labels to label the number of each drive tray.) 6 Place the DiskStation on the included base for better ventilation and to prevent foreign objects from entering the fan.
Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Snap the provided plug adapter to the AC power adapter. Note that the plug adapter that comes with your DiskStation varies depending on your region. The image below is for reference only. 2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to a power outlet.
4 Press the power button on the side panel to turn on your DiskStation. Replace Malfunctioning Fan If the cooling fan located on the bottom of the DiskStation malfunctions, please follow the steps below to remove and replace the malfunctioning fan with a new one. 1 Power down the DiskStation and remove the power cord.
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4 Remove the screws from the fan case and slide out the malfunctioning fan. 5 Slide a new fan into the fan case. Tighten the screws to secure the fan in place. 6 Plug the fan power cord into the DiskStation, as illustrated below. 10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
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7 Close the fan case. 11 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
Synology NAS. We highly recommend using Synology’s Web Assistant to install DSM with a web browser. Synology Web Assistant can automatically download the latest software from the Internet and guide you through installation. Install DSM with Web Assistant...
Learn More Congratulations! Your DiskStation is set up now. For more information or online resources about your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com. 13 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation...
Blinking Booting or shutting down Powered off Static Network connected Green Rear LAN Blinking Network active (on upper side of jack) No network Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information...
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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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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.
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Product specifications; (b) has been repaired, modified Limitation of Liability. SYNOLOGY'S AND ITS or altered by anyone other than Synology or its agent or designee; (c) has been in any way misused, abused, or SUPPLIERS' LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING damaged;...
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Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict arbitration and will not be conducted on a class-wide or class Synology from seeking injunctive relief or seeking such other action basis. The arbitration shall be held in King County, rights and remedies as it may have at law or equity for any Washington, U.S.A.
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