Synology DiskStation DS414 User manual

Synology DiskStation DS414

Quick Installation Guide

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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.................................................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant...................................................................................................................................... 10

Install DSM from the Installation Disc............................................................................................................................ 11

For Windows...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

For Mac OS X.................................................................................................................................................................... 13

For Linux............................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Learn More ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indication 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

RJ-45 LAN cable x 2

Installation disc x 1

Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 18

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1) LED Indicators Front Panel Displays the status of the internal hard disks and the system. For more

information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table."

2) USB 2.0 Port Front Panel Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to your

DiskStation here.

3) Power Button Front Panel 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.

4) Fan Back Panel Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the

DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.

5) LAN Ports Back Panel Connect network cables here.

6) RESET Button Back Panel

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 can be reinstalled.

7) USB 3.0 Ports Back Panel Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to your

DiskStation here.

8) Power Port Back Panel Connect the AC adapter to the DiskStation 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.

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

Please follow the steps below to install hard disks.

1 Remove the hard drive bay cover from the front panel.

2 Push the latch upward and pull the handle to remove the hard drive tray.

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3 Load hard disks in the hard drive trays.

For 3.5” Hard Disks: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the hard drive tray. Place the hard disk

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

For 2.5” Hard Disks: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the hard drive tray and put them in a

safe place. 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 Make sure the side marked with "UP"is facing up, and insert the hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.

You should hear a click when the tray is locked into place.

5 Repeat the above steps to install any other hard disks you have prepared.

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6 The position of hard disks is as follows:

7 Secure the hard drive bay cover to the front of the unit.

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

make the best use of hard disk capacity.

Start Up Your DiskStation

Once hard disks have been installed properly, please follow the steps below to connect and power on 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.

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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) – a browser-based operating system

specifically designed for Synology NAS.

We highly recommend using Synology’s Web Assistant to install DSM with a web browser. Synology Web

Assistant can automatically download the latest software from the Internet and guide you through installation.

You can also use Synology Assistant (available on the installation disc that came with your DiskStation) to

complete DSM installation using a personal computer.

Install DSM with Web Assistant

Your DiskStation comes with a built-in tool called Web Assistant to help you configure and install DSM. To use

Web Assistant, please follow the steps below.

1 Power on the DiskStation.

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

3 Depending on your network environment, do either of the following:

a If you have Internet access, go to find.synology.com.

b If you do not have Internet access, go to diskstation:5000 and follow the onscreen instructions.

4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search 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.

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