Synology RackStation RS816 Manual

Synology RackStation RS816

Hardware Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Package Contents 3

Synology RackStation at a Glance 4

Safety Instructions 5

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6

Install Drives 6

Start up the RackStation 8

Chapter 3: Install DSM on the RackStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant 9

Learn More 9

Appendix A: Specications

Appendix B: LED Indicator Table

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Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new RackStation, 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 RackStation.

Package Contents

Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1

Rack mount kit x 2

Screws for 3.5" hard

drives x 20

Screws for 2.5" hard

drives x 20 Rack mount kit screws x 8 Hard drive tray key x 2

Before You Start 1

Chapter

4Chapter 1: Before You Start

Synology RackStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1 Power Indicator

Front

Panel

Displays power status of the RackStation. For more information, see

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

2 Power Button

1. Press to power on the RackStation.

2. To power off the RackStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound

and the Power LED starts blinking.

3 LAN Indicator Displays LAN status of the RackStation. For more information, see "Appendix

B: LED Indicator Table".

4 Drive Status Indicator Displays the status of installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:

LED Indicator Table".

5 Beep off Button Press to deactivate beep sound when malfunctions occur.

6 Status Indicator Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B:

LED Indicator Table".

7 Drive Tray Install drives here.

8 Fan

Back

Panel

Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the

RackStation will emit a beeping sound.

9 Power Port Connect power cord here to supply power to the RackStation.

10 LAN Port Connect network cables here.

11 RESET Button

1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP

address, DNS server, and password for the admin account.

2. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold again until

you hear three beep sounds to return the RackStation to “Not Installed”

status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.

12 USB 3.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the

RackStation here.

13 eSATA Port Connect an external SATA drive or Synology Expansion Unit1to the

RackStation here.

14 Console Port For manufacturing use only.

1 For more information about Synology Expansion Units supported by your RackStation, please visit www.synology.com.

5Chapter 1: Before You Start

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.

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 need the

data in the future, please back it up before installation.

Install Drives

1 Pull the drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the drive tray.

2 Load drives into the drive trays.

• For 3.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws in the four

spots indicated below to secure the drive.

• For 2.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws in the four

spots indicated below to secure the drive.

Hardware Setup

Chapter

7Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

3 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.

Note: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly.

4 Press the handle inward to secure the drive tray.

5 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.

6 Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives.

7 Fix the two rack mount kits on both sides with the screws provided.

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.

8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Start up the RackStation

1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port located on the back of the RackStation and the other end

to a power outlet.

2 Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports and the other end to your switch, router, or hub.

3 Press the power button to turn on the RackStation.

Congratulations! Your RackStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

After hardware setup is nished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology's browser-based operating

system – on your RackStation.

Install DSM with Web Assistant

Your RackStation 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 the RackStation. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below.

1 Power on the RackStation.

2 Open a web browser on a computer in the same network as the RackStation.

3 Enter either of the following into the address bar of your browser:

a nd.synology.com

b rackstation:5000

4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search and nd your RackStation within the local

network. The status of your RackStation should be Not Installed.

5 Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note:

1. Your RackStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.

2. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.

3. Both your RackStation and computer must be on the same local network.

Learn More

Congratulations! Your RackStation is now ready for action. For more information or online resources about your

RackStation, please visit www.synology.com.

Install DSM on the RackStation 3

Chapter

Item RS816

Compatible Drive Type 3.5"/2.5" SATA III /SATA II x 4

Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 32 TB (4 x 8 TB hard drives)

External Ports • USB 3.0 x 2

• eSATA x 1

LAN Ports Gigabit x 2

Size (H x W x D) (mm) • 44 x 430.5 x 290 (Not including rack mount kits)

• 44 x 480 x 325 (Including rack mount kits)

Weight (kg) 4.34 kg (Including rackmount kits)

Supported Clients

• Windows XP onward

• Mac OS X 10.7 onward

• Ubuntu 12 onward

File Systems • Internal: EXT4

• External: EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ (Read only)

Supported RAID Types

• Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1

• RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10

• Synology Hybrid RAID (Up to 2-Disk Fault Tolerance)

Agency Certications • FCC Class A • CE Class A • BSMI Class A

HDD Hibernation Yes

Scheduled Power On/Off Yes

Wake on LAN Yes

Language Localization

Environment Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50/60Hz

• 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 specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

Specications A

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