Synology RS2212+ User manual

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Synology RackStation RS2212+/RS2212RP+

Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Package Contents............................................................................................................................................... 3

Synology RackStation at a Glance...................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation........................................................................................................... 7

Install Hard Disks ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Start Up Your RackStation .................................................................................................................................. 8

Add a RAM Module on RackStation.................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation

Install from Windows ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Install from Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Install from Linux ............................................................................................................................................... 14

Learn More........................................................................................................................................................ 16

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indication Table

Chapter

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Before you start setting up RackStation, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the

items below. Please also read the safety instructions carefully before use to prevent your RackStation from any

damages.

Package Contents

Main Unit x 1 AC power cord x 11

Installation disc x 1

Screws for 3.5" hard drives x 52

Screws for 2.5" hard drives x 52

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1AC power cord: RS2212+ x 1; RS2212RP+ x 2

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Synology RackStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1) Power Button Front Panel

The power button is used to turn Synology RackStation on or off.

To turn off Synology RackStation, press the Power Button and hold it until you

hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.

2) Beep off Button Front Panel The beep off button is used to turn off the beep sound of Synology RackStation.

3) LED Indicators Front Panel

The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the

system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table" on Page

19.

4) Hard Drive Trays Front Panel The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in

Synology RackStation.

5) Power Supply

On/Off Switch Back Panel The power supply on/off switch is used to turn on/off the power supply.

6) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the power cord to Synology RackStation.

7) Fan Back Panel

The power fans are built to exhaust waste heat out of the power supply.

The system fans (inside RackStation) are built to exhaust waste heat out of

RackStation. If the fan is not working, the system will play beep sounds.

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No.

Article Name

Location

Description

8) Console Port Back Panel This port is used for manufacturing use only.

9) USB Ports Back Panel The Synology RackStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard

drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.

10) LAN 1

Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology RackStation.

11) LAN 2

12) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.

2.To reinstall the Synology RackStation.

13) EXPANSION

Port Back Panel The expansion port is used to connect Synology Expansion Unit1

14)

to Synology

RackStation.

Power Supply

Safety Latch2Back Panel

The power supply safety latch is used to secure the power supply in place.

15)

Beep off Button

on Power

Supply2

Back Panel The beep off button is used to turn off the beep sound of the power supply.

16) LED Indicator on

Power Supply 2 Back Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the power supply.

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1Synology Expansion Unit is supported on certain RackStations only.

2RS2212RP+ only.

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Safety Instructions

Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not

experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity.

Keep Synology product upright. Do not lay it down horizontally.

Do not place the Synology product close to any liquid.

Before cleaning, unplug the power cord first. Wipe Synology product with damp paper towels. Do

not use chemical or aerosol cleaners to clean it.

Do not place the Synology product on a cart, table, or desk, which is not stable to avoid the

product from falling over.

The power cord must plug in to the right 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.

Chapter

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation

A screwdriver

At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA hard disk

(Please visit www.synology.com for compatible hard disk models.)

Warning: If you install a hard disk that contains data, system will format the hard disk and erase all data. If you still

need the data, please back it up before installation.

Install Hard Disks

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

2 Load the hard disk in the hard drive tray.

For 3.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten

the screws to secure the hard disk.

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For 2.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the blue area (shown below) of the hard drive tray, turn the tray

upside down, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk.

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

Important: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the hard disk might not be able to function

properly.

4 Push the hard drive tray handle to secure the hard drive tray.

5 Repeat the steps above to assemble all hard disks you have prepared.

Note: If you want to set up a RAID set, it is recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make

the best use of hard disk capacity.

Start Up Your RackStation

1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of RackStation, and the other to the power outlet. Make

sure the Power Supply On/Off Switch is turned on ("-").

2 Use the LAN cable to connect RackStation to your switch/router/hub.

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3 Push the Power button to turn on your RackStation.

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

Add a RAM Module on RackStation

Synology RAM module 2GB is designed for RackStation memory expansion, and is optional for your choice.

Follow the steps below to install, check, or remove your RAM module.

To install the RAM module:

1 Shut down your RackStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your RackStation to prevent any possible

damages.

2 Remove the 2 screws on the back of RackStation, and then pull the top cover.

Important: When you pull out the cover, you expose sensitive internal components. Avoid touching anything other

than the memory assembly when you remove or add memory.

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3 Insert the new memory module in the slot:

a Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the memory slot. Tilt the card and push the

memory into the slot. Make sure the module is pushed in all the way.

b Use two fingers with firm, even pressure to push down on the memory module. You should hear a click

when the memory is inserted correctly.

Important: Hold the memory module by its edges, and do not touch the gold connectors.

4 Replace the top cover. Replace and tighten the 2 screws you removed in step 2.

To make sure your RackStation recognizes the new memory capacity:

1 Start up your RackStation.

2 Install DSM. (See “Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation” on Page 12 for more information.)

3 Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM).

4 Check Total Physical Memory in Main Menu > System Information.

If your RackStation doesn’t recognize the memory or doesn’t start up correctly, check out if the memory is

installed correctly.

RS2212+

3072 MB

RackStation

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