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Synology DiskStation DS415+
Quick Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation DS415+ Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 Synology_QIG_DS415+_20140804 2...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    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 cord x 1 AC power adapter x 1 RJ-45 LAN cable x 2 Screws for 2.5" hard drives x 18 3...
  • Page 4: Synology Diskstation At A Glance

    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 installed drive. For more information, see "Appendix Disk Indicator B: LED Indicator Table". Front Panel Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the USB 2.0 Port DiskStation here. 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 network cables 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 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” Back Panel status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled. Kensington Attach a Kensington security lock here.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver (only for 2.5" drives) • At least 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 Remove the drive bay cover from the front panel. 2 Push the latch upward and pull the handle to remove the drive tray. 6...
  • Page 7 3 Load drives in the drive trays. • For 3.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive in the drive tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the drive in place. • For 2.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and store them in a safe place. Place the drive in the blue area (shown below) of the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten the screws to secure the drive in place. 4 Make sure the side marked with "UP" is facing up, and insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay. You should hear a click when the tray is locked into place. 5 If you have prepared a second drive, repeat the steps above to install it. 6 Drives are numbered as shown below: 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 8: Start Up Your Diskstation

    7 Secure the drive bay cover to the front of the unit. Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended that all installed drives are of the same size to make the best use of drive capacity. Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power adapter, and the other to the power outlet. 3 Press the power button. Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer. 8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Install Dsm On Diskstation

    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.
  • Page 10 165 x 203 x 233.2 Weight (kg) 2.05 • Windows XP onward Supported Clients • Mac OS X 10.5 onward • Ubuntu 9.04 onward • Internal: EXT4 File Systems • External: EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ • Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1 Supported RAID Types • RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10 • Synology Hybrid RAID (Up to 2-Disk Fault Tolerance) Agency Certifications • FCC Class B • CE Class B • BSMI Class B HDD Hibernation Scheduled Power On/Off Wake on LAN Language Localization • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC • Frequency: 50/60Hz Environment Requirements • Operating Temperature: 40 to 95˚F (5 to 35˚C) • Storage Temperature: -5 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C) • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
  • Page 11 Blinking No volume Slow on/off cycle HDD hibernation Static Drive ready and idle Green Blinking Accessing drive DISK 1-4 Orange Static Drive error No internal drive Static Powered on Blue Power Blinking Booting up or shutting down Powered off Static Network connected Green Rear LAN Blinking Network active (on upper side of jack) No network Green Static Gigabit connection Rear LAN Orange Static 100 Mbps connection (on lower side of jack) 10 Mbps connection/No network Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information. 11...
  • Page 12 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 13 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 14 SYNOLOGY, INC. LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ("WARRANTY") APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTS (AS DEFINED BELOW) OF SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICA CORP, (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 15 DAMAGES. the Product specifications; (b) has been repaired, modified Limitation of Liability. or altered by anyone other than Synology or its agent or SYNOLOGY'S AND ITS SUPPLIERS' LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING designee; (c) has been in any way misused, abused, or damaged;...
  • Page 16 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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