Synology DiskStation DS112j User manual

Synology DiskStation DS112j

Quick Installation Guide

Synology_QIG_DS112j_20120116

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 Hard Disk Installation....................................................................................................................... 6

Install Hard Disks................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Start up your DiskStation................................................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install from Windows .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Install from Mac OS X ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Install from Linux............................................................................................................................................................... 10

Learn More ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indication Table

Chapter

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Before you start setting up DiskStation, 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 DiskStation from any

damages.

Package Contents

Main Unit x 1 AC power cord x 1

AC power adapter x 1

2M RJ-45 LAN cable x 1

Screws for hard drives x 6 Screws for fixing the Synology case x 3 Installation disc x 1

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Name Location Description

1) 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

15.

2) Power Button Front Panel

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

To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the power button and hold it until you

hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.

3) Fan Back Panel The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. If the fan is

malfunctioning, the system will beep every few seconds.

4) USB Ports Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard

drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.

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

2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.

6) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.

7) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC power adapter to

Synology DiskStation.

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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.

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

A 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, the system will format the hard disk and erase all data. If you

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

Install Hard Disks

1 Push the upper case in the direction as shown below. Lift the upper case and set it aside.

2 Install the hard disk:

For 3.5" Hard Disk: Slide the hard disk into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it is connected

to the SATA connector. Secure the hard disk with the provided screws.

For 2.5" Hard Disk:

a Place the hard disk in the 2.5" Disk Holder (Type C, sold separately), and then tighten the 2.5" screws to

secure the hard disk.

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b Slide the 2.5" Disk Holder into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until the hard disk is connected

to the SATA connector. Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws.

3 Replace the upper case, and tighten the screws on the back panel.

Start up your DiskStation

1 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of DiskStation. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC

power adapter, and the other to the power outlet.

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

3 Press and hold the power button to turn on your DiskStation.

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

Chapter

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

On a network computer, follow the steps in this chapter to install DSM on your DiskStation. After DSM is installed,

you can manage all features of your DiskStation by logging in to DSM with a web browser.

Install from Windows

1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and click Start. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the

setup process.

2 Synology Assistant will be installed and launched on your computer. It will search and find your DiskStation

within LAN, and the status of your DiskStation should be Not Installed. Double-click your DiskStation to start

the setup process.

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3 Click Browse to locate the DSM_[model name]_[number].pat installation file in the DSM folder of your

installation disc. You can also download the latest version of DSM from Synology Download Center.

4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process.

After the installation process is finished, you can manage your DiskStation with Synology DiskStation Manager

(DSM). For more information about managing your DiskStation with DSM, refer to Synology DiskStation User’s

Guide available at Synology Download Center.

D:\DSM\DSM_DS112j_3.2-1955.pat

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Install from Mac OS X

1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop.

2 In the window that appears, double-click the MacOSX folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant-

[number].dmg.

3 Double-click the Synology Assistant.app in the window that appears.

4 Follow step 2 to 4 of the “Install from Windows” section to finish setup.

Install from Linux

The Linux version is optimized for Ubuntu distribution version 8 and 9. You can still try installation on other Linux

distributions (for evaluation purpose only).

Install and Run Synology Assistant

You can install and run Synology Assistant using the command lines or the GUI.

If you want to install using the command lines:

Run the script install.sh in the Linux folder of the installation disc, which will guide you through the steps below.

1 Remove the beta version of Synology Assistant (if any).

sudo rm -rf /usr/local/Synology /usr/local/bin/SynologyAssistant

2 Extract SynologyAssistant-[number].tar.gz to the directory you want, such as “/usr/local” or “.”

tar -C ./ -zxvf SynologyAssistant-[number].tar.gz

3 If you are using 64bit Ubuntu, install the 32bit libraries.

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs

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