Synology DiskStation DS214+ User manual

Synology DiskStation DS214+

Quick Installation Guide

Synology_QIG_DS214+_20130828

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...................................................................................................................................... 10

Learn More ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indicator Table

Chapter

Chapter 1: Before You Start

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.

Package Contents

Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1

AC power adapter x 1

Screw for 2.5” drives x 10 Drive tray key x 2 RJ-45 LAN cable x 2

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Item Location Description

1) Drive Tray

Front Panel

Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.

2) Disk Indicator Displays the status of installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:

LED Indicator Table".

3) Drive Tray Lock Insert included keys here to lock and unlock the drive trays.

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

LED Indicator Table".

5) LAN Indicator Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

6) Copy Button Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB flash

disk, etc.). Press the copy button to copy data from the connected USB device

to internal drives.

7) USB 2.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the

DiskStation here.

8) Power Button 1.Press to power on the DiskStation.

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

and the Power LED starts blinking.

9) Fan

Back Panel

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

DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.

10) LAN Port Connect network cables here.

11) Power Port Connect AC adapter here.

12) Reset Button

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

address, DNS server, and passwords for users belonging to

the administrators

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

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

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

group.

13) Kensington Security

Slot Attach a Kensington lock here.

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

DiskStation here.

15) eSATA Port Connect external SATA disks here.

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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.

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

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation

A screwdriver (only for 2.5 drives)

At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit www.synology.com for compatible drive models)

Warning:

Install Drives

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.

1 Press the lower part of the drive tray to pop out the handle.

2 Pull the drive tray handle in the direction indicated below to remove it.

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3 Load drives in the drive trays.

For 3.5” drives:

Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive in the drive

tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the drive in place.

For 2.5” drives:

Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and store them in a safe

place. 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.

4 Insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay. Press the handle inward until it clicks into place.

5 Insert the included tray key into the tray lock. Turn the key clockwise (to the "I"

position) to lock the handle.

Remove the key.

6 If you have prepared a second drive, repeat the steps above to install it.

8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

7 Drives are numbered as shown below:

Note:

If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended that all installed drives are of the same size to make

the best use of drive capacity

9 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Start Up Your DiskStation

1 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub.

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

power adapter, and the other to the power outlet.

3 Press the power button.

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

Chapter

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s browser-based

operating system – on your DiskStation.

Install DSM with Web Assistant

Your DiskStation comes with a built-in tool called Web Assistant

1 Power on the DiskStation.

that helps you download the latest version of

DSM from the Internet and install it on your DiskStation. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below.

2 Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the DiskStation.

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

a find.synology.com

b diskstation:5000

4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and find the DiskStation within the local

network. The status of the DiskStation should be Not Installed

5 Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the onscreen instructions.

1. The DiskStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.

Note:

2. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.

3. Both the DiskStation and the computer must be in the same local network.

Learn More

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

DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.

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