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  • Page 1 DX1215 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Package Contents Expansion Unit at a Glance LED Indicator Behavior Default/Manual Switch Behavior Hardware Specifications Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Setting Up Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Install Drives Connect with Synology DiskStation 17 Confirm Connection and Manage Storage Spaces 19 Replace System Fan Learn More Synology_UG_DX1215_20141113...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Synology DX1215 expansion unit. This product is specially designed to expand the storage capacity of a Synology DiskStation. In the chapters below, we'll provide instructions to set up and start using this expansion unit.

  • Page 6: Expansion Unit At A Glance

    Expansion Unit at a Glance Front Back Article Name Location Description Displays the status of the system. For more STATUS information, please see the LED Indicator Indicator Behavior table at Page 7. Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature. ALERT For more information, please see the LED Indicator Indicator Behavior table at Page 7. 1. Press to power on the expansion unit. 2. Press and hold to shut down. Note: The expansion unit will be turned on or off 3 POWER Button automatically when the linked DiskStation powers...

  • Page 7: Led Indicator Behavior

    Accessing drive Drive status (on trays) Orange Static Drive error No internal drive Green Static Connected to Synology DiskStation LINK Not connected to Synology DiskStation Default/Manual Switch Behavior Mode Behavior Default Auto power on/off Manual No auto power on Chapter 1: Getting Started...

  • Page 8: Hardware Specifications

    50/60Hz, Single Phase Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 35°C (40°F ~ 95°F) Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-5°F ~ 140°F) Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH Certification FCC Class B, CE Class B, BSMI Class B Supported Models DS3615xs, DS3612xs, DS2413+ Note: 1 Please visit www.synology.com for the latest compatible models. 2 DSM needs to be upgraded to version 5.1 or above. Chapter 1: Getting Started...

  • Page 9: 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. Chapter 1: Getting Started...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1: Getting Started...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Setting Up

    Setting Up 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 data. If you still need the data, please back it up before installation. Install Drives 1 Press the right part of the drive tray to pop out the handle.
  • Page 12 2 Pull the drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the drive tray. 3 Load drives in the drive trays: • For 3.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws into the four spots indicated below to secure the drive. • For 2.5”...
  • Page 13 4 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay. Note: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the drive might not be able to function properly. 5 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the drive tray in place. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 14 6 Insert the drive tray key into the drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise to lock the handle of the drive tray, and then remove the key. 7 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other drives you have prepared. 8 Drives are numbered as shown below. Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommend all installed drives be the same size in order to optimize drive capacity usage. Chapter 2: Setting Up...

  • Page 15: Connect With Synology Diskstation

    Connect with Synology DiskStation 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of the expansion unit, and the other to the power outlet. 2 Connect one end of the expansion cable to the expansion unit, and the other to the main DiskStation unit.
  • Page 16 3 Power on the expansion unit: • If the DEFAULT/MANUAL switch is switched to DEFAULT, the expansion unit will power on or off automatically when the linked DiskStation powers on or off. • If the DEFAULT/MANUAL switch is switched to MANUAL, press the POWER button located on the front panel to power on the expansion unit. Chapter 2: Setting Up...

  • Page 17: Confirm Connection And Manage Storage Spaces

    Confirm Connection and Manage Storage Spaces 1 Login to the DiskStation Manager (DSM) of the main DiskStation unit. 2 Go to Control Panel > External Devices > External Devices to confirm the expansion unit is successfully connected. 3 Go to Storage Manager to manage storage space creation or expansion. • If you want to create a new volume on the expansion, click Create and follow the instructions of the wizard. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 18 • If you want to expand an existing volume with expansion unit, select the volume you want to expand from the volume list, click Manage, and follow the instructions of the wizard. For detailed information about volume management, go to Storage Manager and see DSM Help. Limitations: Before using this expansion unit, please see the limitations below. • This expansion unit can be linked to only one Synology DiskStation at a time. • The data of some DSM packages can be stored on the expansion unit only if you create an expanded volume with it. The data cannot be stored on the expansion unit if an independent volume has been created on it. • Drives previously used in a Synology DiskStation are not readable when directly inserting them into this expansion unit, and vise versa. Chapter 2: Setting Up...

  • Page 19: Replace System Fan

    Replace System Fan Your expansion unit's ALERT LED indicator will show a blinking red light if either of the system fans is not working. Follow the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fan module with a good one. 1 Shut down your expansion unit. Disconnect all cables connected to your expansion unit for preventing any possible damages. 2 Pull the 6 push pins that secure the fan module. 3 To remove the malfunctioning fan module, you simply need to pull it out from your expansion unit. Chapter 2: Setting Up...

  • Page 20: Learn More

    4 Install the new fan module: a Install the new module with the power connector at the bottom, so that it can be properly put onto the chassis. b Make sure all six push pins are pulled outwards before the module is attached, and then press the push pins back into place to secure the fan module. Learn More Congratulations! Your expansion unit is set up now. For more information or online resources, please visit www.synology.com Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 21 TO THE PRODUCTS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, DO NOT USETHE PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE SOFTWAREOR DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE FROM WWW. SYNOLOGY.COM, OR ANY OTHER CHANNEL PROVIDED BY SYNOLOGY. INSTEAD, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE RESELLER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT FOR A REFUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESELLER'S APPLICABLE RETURN POLICY.
  • Page 22 Section 10. Support. During the period specified contained herein. In such event, you must cease in the Section 9, Synology will make available to use of the Software and destroy all copies of the you the support services. Following the expiration of Software and all of its component parts.
  • Page 23 contemporaneous understandings and agreements whether written or oral. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this EULA will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.
  • Page 24 DS2411+, DS1511+, DS1010+, DS710+, DS509+, Period. Synology warrants the Software as set forth D S 5 0 8 , E D S 1 4 , R X 1 2 11 , R X 1 2 11 R P, R X 4 ,...
  • Page 25 OF INFRINGEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION; elects to replace any Product under this Warranty OR (D) CLAIM IN TORT (WHETHER BASED ON set forth in Section 2.1, then Synology will ship a NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, PRODUCT replacement Product at Synology's expense via LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY). SYNOLOGY...
  • Page 26 D i s p u t e R e s o l u t i o n . A n y d i s p u t e , to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remainder controversy or claim arising out of or relating to of this Warranty will remain in full force and effect. this Warranty, the Product or services provided by Synology with respect to the Product or the...
  • Page 27 E n t i r e A g r e e m e n t . T h i s Wa r r a n t y 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...
  • Page 28 P/N 15-06E010641 Printed in Taiwan...

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