Synology DiskStation DS419slim Manual

Synology DiskStation DS419slim

Hardware Installation Guide

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 8

Replace Malfunctioning Fan 9

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant 11

Learn More 11

Appendix A: Specications

Appendix B: LED Indicator Table

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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.

Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.

Package Contents

Main unit x 1 AC power adapter x 1

RJ-45 LAN cable x 2

Screws for 2.5” drives x 18

Before You Start 1

Chapter

4Chapter 1: Before You Start

Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1 Status Indicator

Side Panel

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

Indicator Table".

2 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.

3 LAN Indicator

Front Panel

Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table”.

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

LED Indicator Table".

5 USB 3.0 Ports Front & Back

Panel Connect external drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation here.

6 LAN Ports

Back Panel

Connect a network cable here.

7 Drive Trays Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.

8 Kensington

Security Slot Attach a Kensington security lock here.

9 RESET Button

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

DNS server, and passwords for the admin account.

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.

10 Power Port Connect the AC power adapter here.

5Chapter 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.

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.

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation

• A screwdriver

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

Warning: 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.

Install Drives

1 Pull and remove one of the drive trays.

2 Place a drive in the drive tray. Tighten the screws into the holes on the two sides of the drive tray to secure the

drive in place, as illustrated below.

Hardware Setup 2

Chapter

7Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

3 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay.

Important: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly.

4 Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives.

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

best use of drive capacity.

8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Start Up Your DiskStation

1 Snap the provided plug adapter to the AC power adapter. Note that the plug adapter that comes with your

DiskStation varies depending on your region. The image below is for reference only.

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

power outlet.

3 Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to your

switch, router, or hub.

9Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

4 Press the power button on the side panel to turn on your DiskStation.

Replace Malfunctioning Fan

If the cooling fan located on the bottom of the DiskStation malfunctions, please follow the steps below to remove

and replace the malfunctioning fan with a new one.

1 Power down the DiskStation and remove the power cord.

2 Turn the DiskStation upside down. Lift and open fan case.

3 Find and carefully unplug the power cord of the fan.

10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

4 Remove the screws from the fan case and slide out the malfunctioning fan.

5 Slide a new fan into the fan case. Tighten the screws to secure the fan in place.

6 Plug the fan power cord into the DiskStation, as illustrated below.

7 Close the fan case.

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