Synology DiskStation DS214se User manual

Synology DiskStation DS214se

Quick Installation Guide

Synology_QIG_DS214se_20130820

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 DSM with Web Assistant........................................................................................................................................ 8

Learn More .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

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

Screws for hard drives x 10 Screws for case x 3 RJ-45 LAN cable x 1

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Item Location Description

1) Status Indicator

Front Panel

Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED

Indicator Table".

2) LAN Indicator Displays the network status of the DiskStation. For more information, see

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

3) Disk Indicator Displays the status of the internal hard disks. For more information, see

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

4) 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 indicator starts blinking.

5) Fan

Back Panel

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

DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.

6) USB 2.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to your

DiskStation here.

7) 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 group.

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.

8) LAN Port Connect network cables here.

9) Power Port Connect the AC adapter to the DiskStation here.

10) Kensington

Security Slot Attach a Kensington lock 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 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 already 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 hard disks:

For 3.5" Hard Disks: Slide the hard disk into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it’s firmly

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

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 firmly

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

3 Repeat the steps above to install the other hard disk if you have prepared one.

4 The position of hard disks is as follows:

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

make the best use of hard disk capacity.

5 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 the 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 the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub.

3 Press the power button to turn on the DiskStation.

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 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.

1 Power on the DiskStation.

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 your DiskStation within the local

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

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

Note:

1. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.

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

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

Learn More

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

DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.

Appendix

Appendix A:Specifications

Item DS214se

Internal HDD 3.5" or 2.5" SATA(II) x 2

Max. Capacity 8TB (2 x 4TB hard drives)

External HDD Interface USB 2.0 x 2

LAN Port Gigabit x 1

Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 100 x 225.5

Weight (kg) 0.87

Supported Clients

‧Windows XP onward

‧Mac OS X 10.5 onward

‧Ubuntu 9.04 onward

Max. User Accounts 512

Max. Group Accounts 128

Max. Shared Folders 256

Max. Concurrent Connections 64

File System ‧EXT4

‧EXT3, FAT, NTFS (External disk only)

Volume Type ‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1‧Synology Hybrid RAID

Agency Certifications ‧FCC Class B ‧CE Class B ‧BSMI Class B

HDD Hibernation Yes

Language Localization

‧English ‧Deutsch ‧Français ‧Italiano ‧Español ‧Dansk ‧Norsk ‧Svensk

‧Nederlands ‧Русский ‧Polski ‧Magyar ‧Português do Brasil ‧Português Europeu

‧Türkçe ‧Český ‧日本語‧한국어‧繁體中文‧简体中文

Environmental Requirements

‧Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

‧Frequency: 50/60Hz

‧Operating Temperature: 40 to 95˚F (5 to 35˚C)

‧Storage Temperature: 15 to 155˚F (-10 to 70˚C)

‧Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH

‧Maximum Operating Altitude: 6,500 feet (2,000m)

Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

Appendix

Appendix B:LED Indicator Table

LED Indicator Color Status Description

STATUS

Green Static Volume Normal

Orange

Static Available volume space < 1GB or 1%

Blinking

Disk crashed / Volume degraded or crashed

No volume

Off HDD hibernation

Front LAN

Green

Static Network connected

Blinking Network active

Off No network

DISK 1~2

Green

Static Disk ready

Blinking Accessing disk

Orange Static Disk error

Off HDD hibernation / No internal disk

Power

Blue

Static Powered on

Blinking Booting up or shutting down

Off Powered off

Rear LAN (on upper side

of jack)

Orange

Static Network connected

Blinking Network active

Off No network

Rear LAN (on lower side

of jack)

Green Static Network connected

Off No network

Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

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