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Synology DiskStation DS414j
Quick Installation Guide
Synology_QIG_DS414j_20140211

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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation DS414j Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_DS414j_20140211...
  • 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 Drive Installation ..........................6 Install Drives ..................................6 Start Up Your DiskStation ..............................9 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant ............................
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    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.
  • Page 4: Synology Diskstation At A Glance

    Synology DiskStation at a Glance Item Location Description Displays the status of installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B: Disk Indicator LED Indicator Table". 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.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Tools and Parts for Drive Installation  A screwdriver  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.
  • Page 7 3 Load drives in the drive trays.  For 3.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Then tighten the screws to secure the drive in place.  For 2.5” drives: 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.
  • Page 8 6 Drives are numbered as shown below.  For 3.5” drives (only): Secure the drive trays with the screws (for securing drive trays) provided, which is not required for 2.5” drive. 7 Place the upper case back to its position. 8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 9: Start Up Your Diskstation

    8 Close the back cover. Replace and tighten the 4 screws you removed in step 1. Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended all installed drives be the same size in order to optimize drive capacity usage. Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of the DiskStation.
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Install Dsm On Diskstation

    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...
  • Page 11: Learn More

    Congratulations! Your DiskStation is set up now. Refer to the User’s Guide in the installation disc for advanced settings and management. For more information or online resources about your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com. 11 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation...
  • Page 12 ‧External: EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ (Read only) ‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1 ‧RAID 5‧RAID 6‧RAID 10 Supported RAID Types ‧Synology Hybrid RAID (Up to 2-Disk Fault Tolerance) Agency Certifications ‧FCC Class B ‧CE Class B ‧BSMI Class B HDD Hibernation...
  • Page 13: Appendix B: Led Indicator Table

    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 Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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;...
  • Page 18 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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