Synology DiskStation DS3612xs User manual

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Synology DiskStation DS3612xs

Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

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

Synology DiskStation 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 DiskStation ................................................................................................................................. 10

Add a RAM Module on DiskStation................................................................................................................... 11

Add a Network Interface Card on DiskStation................................................................................................... 13

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install from Windows ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Install from Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................... 17

Install from Linux ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Learn More........................................................................................................................................................ 19

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

2M RJ-45 LAN cable x 4

Installation disc x 1

Screws for 3.5" hard drives x 52 Screws for 2.5" hard drives x 52 Hard drive tray key x 2

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Name Location Description

1) 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.

2) 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

21.

3) Hard Drive Tray

Lock Front Panel The hard drive tray lock is designed for locking/unlocking the trays to the

DiskStation.

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

Synology DiskStation.

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) Expansion 1

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

to Synology

DiskStation.

Expansion 2

8) Power Supply

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

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

10) LAN 1

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

11) LAN 2

12) LAN 3

13) LAN 4

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

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No.

Name

Location

Description

14) Console Port &

VGA Port Back Panel This port is used for manufacturing use only.

15) USB Port Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard

drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.

16) Fan Back Panel

The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start

automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will

play beep sounds.

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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 st

able 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 Insert the hard drive tray key into the hard drive tray lock, and turn the key 90˚clockwise (to the Unlock

position) to unlock the handles of the hard drive trays.

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

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3 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.

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.

4 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.

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

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6 Turn the hard drive tray key 90˚counter-clockwise (to the Lock position) to lock the handles of the hard drive

trays.

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

8 The disks’ positions are numbered as shown below.

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.

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Start Up Your DiskStation

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

sure the power supply on/off switch is switched to "-".

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.

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