Synology DiskStation DS715 User manual

Synology DiskStation DS715

Quick 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

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant 10

Learn More 10

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.

Package Contents

Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1

AC power adapter x 1

Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 10 Hard drive tray key x 2 RJ-45 LAN cable x 2

Before You Start 1

Chapter

4Chapter 1: Before You Start

Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1 Drive Tray

Front Panel

Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.

2 Drive Status Indicator Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:

LED Indicator Table".

3 Drive Tray Lock Lock or unlock drive trays.

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

Indicator Table".

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

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

6 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.

7 Fan

Back Panel

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

DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.

8 LAN Port Connect a network cable here.

9 Power Port Connect AC power adapter here.

10 RESET Button

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

DNS server, and password 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.

11 Kensington

Security Slot Attach a Kensington security lock here.

12 USB 3.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the

DiskStation here.

13 eSATA Port Connect external SATA drives or Synology Expansion Unit1to the DiskStation

here.

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

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 (only for 2.5" drives)

• At least one 3.5” or 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 Press the lower part of the hard drive tray to pop out the handle.

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

Hardware Setup 2

Chapter

7Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

3 Load drives in the drive trays.

• For 3.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive in the drive

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

• For 2.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and store them in a safe

place. Place the drive in the blue area (shown below) of the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten

the screws to secure the drive in place.

4 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.

Note: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the drive might not be able to function properly.

5 Press the handle in ush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place.

8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

6 Insert the hard drive tray key into the hard drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise (to the "I" position) to lock the

handle of the hard drive tray, and then remove the key.

7 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other drives you have prepared.

8 Drives are numbered as shown below.

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.

Start Up Your DiskStation

1 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router or hub.

9Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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.

3 Press the power button.

Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

After hardware setup is nished, 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 nd.synology.com

b diskstation:5000

4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and nd the DiskStation within the local

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

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

Note:

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

2. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.

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

Learn More

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

DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.

Install DSM on DiskStation 3

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