Synology DiskStation DS411slim User manual

Synology DiskStation DS411slim

Quick Installation Guide

DS411slim20111103

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

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

Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation....................................................................................................................... 6

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

Start Up Your DS411slim .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 3: Install DSM

Install from Windows .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Install from Mac OS X ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Install from Linux............................................................................................................................................................... 11

Learn More ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indication Table

Chapter

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Before you start setting up DS411slim, 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 DS411slim 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

Installation disc x 1

Hard disk tray label x 1 Base x 1 Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 18

4 Chapter 1: Before You Start

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 15.

3) Copy Button Front Panel

The Copy button lights up when you connect a USB device (for

example: digital camera, USB flash disk) to the USB port on the front

panel. Pressing the button will copy the data from the connected USB

device to Synology DiskStation’s internal HDD.

4) USB Port Front &

Back Panel

The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional

external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.

5) eSATA Port Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.

6) RESET Button Back Panel

1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default

value.

2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.

7) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to

Synology DiskStation.

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

Synology DiskStation.

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

Synology DiskStation.

5 Chapter 1: Before You Start

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.

Chapter

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation

A screwdriver

At least one 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 need

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

Install Hard Disks

1 Pull the tray from the machine.

2 Attach the SATA hard drive to the tray with the screws provided. Refer to the picture below for the screw

position.

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3 Insert the hard drive tray and push the tray all the way back.

Reminder: Make sure the tray is completely attached to the system. Otherwise, the hard drive might not be able to

function properly.

4 Repeat the steps above to assemble each hard drive.

Reminder: While installing the hard drive trays, make sure the trays are inserted properly along the respective top

and bottom hard drive tray rails.

5 Label the hard disk trays with the stickers provided to help you identify the hard disks.

6 Place DS411slim on the base for better ventilation and to avoid foreign objects from entering the fan.

8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Start Up Your DS411slim

1 Connect the AC power adapter to the server and plug in the AC power cord to the power outlet.

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

3 Press the power button on the front panel to power up the server. Wait for the POWER LED to be constant

blue.

Chapter

Chapter 3: Install DSM

On a network computer, follow the steps in this chapter to install DiskStation Manager (DSM) for your DiskStation.

After DSM is installed, you can manage all features of your DiskStation by logging into the DiskStation Manager

with a web browser.

Install from Windows

1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then choose Start from the autorun menu. Follow the

onscreen instructions to complete the setup process.

2 After Synology Assistant opens, double-click your DiskStation from the server list.

DS411slim

10 Chapter 3: Install DSM

3 Click Browse to select the “.pat” installation file in the installation disc.

4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process.

Note: If you choose One-Click Setup, the default admin password for your DiskStation Manager will be blank.

When you have completed the setup process, the LED light for Status should be blinking orange. Log into

DiskStation Manager and create a storage volume. Refer to Synology DiskStation User’s Guide to learn more.

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