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 Replace Malfunctioning Fan Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation...
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.
Synology DiskStation at a Glance Article Name Location Description Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Status Indicator Indicator 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 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.
Chapter Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver www.synology.com • At least one 2.5” SATA drive (please visit 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 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. Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommend that all installed drives are of the same size to make the best use of drive capacity.
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. 7 Close the fan case.
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 Web Assistant Your DiskStation comes with a built-in tool called that helps you download the latest version of DSM from the Internet and install it on your DiskStation.
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• Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1 Supported RAID Types • RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10 • Synology Hybrid RAID (Up to 2-Disk Fault Tolerance) • FCC Class B • CE Class B • BSMI Class B • EAC Agency Certifications •...
Please try to restart your DiskStation or re-insert the drive(s), and then run the HDD/SSD manufacturer's diagnostic tool to check the health status of the drive(s). If you can log into DSM, please run the built-in S.M.A.R.T. test to scan the drive(s). If the problem remains unresolved, please contact Synology Technical Support for help.
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Section 5. License Limitations. The license set forth in Sections 1, 2 and 3 applies only to the extent that you have ordered and paid for the Product and states the entirety of your rights with respect to the Software. Synology reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA.
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Arbitration Law and related enforcement rules of the country in which Synology Inc. was organized. In such cases, the arbitration will be limited solely to the dispute between you and Synology. The arbitration, or any portion of it, will not be consolidated with any other arbitration and will not be conducted on a class-wide or class action basis.
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Section 3. Limited Warranty and Remedies 3.1 Limited Warranty. Subject to Section 3.6, Synology warrants to the Customer that each Product (a) will be free of material defects in workmanship and (b) under normal use will perform substantially in accordance with Synology's published specifications for the Product during the Warranty Period.
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Section 4. Limitations of Liability 4.1 Force Majeure. Synology will not be liable for, or be considered to be in breach of or default under this Warranty on account of, any delay or failure to perform as required by this Warranty as a result of any cause or condition beyond its reasonable control (including, without limitation, any act or failure to act by Customer).
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Arbitration Association, except as otherwise provided below. The arbitration will be conducted before a single arbitrator, and will be limited solely to the dispute between Customer and Synology. The arbitration, or any portion of it, will not be consolidated with any other arbitration and will not be conducted on a class-wide or class action basis. The arbitration shall be held in King County, Washington, U.S.A.
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5.9 Entire Agreement. This Warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, between Synology and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.
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FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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