Synology DiskStation DS916+ User manual

Synology DiskStation DS916+

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 9

Learn More 9

Appendix A: Specications

Appendix B: LED Indicator Table

Synology_QIG_DS916+_20160114

Chapter

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

Screws for 2.5" hard drives x 18

Before You Start

4Chapter 1: Before You Start

Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1 Status Indicator

Front Panel

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

LED Indicator Table".

2 Disk Indicator Displays the status of the installed drive. For more information, see "Appendix

B: LED Indicator Table".

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

DiskStation here.

4 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.

5 Fan

Back Panel

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

DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.

6 LAN Port Connect network cables here.

7 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.

8 Kensington

Security Slot Attach a Kensington security lock here.

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

DiskStation here.

10 Power Port Connect the AC power adapter here.

11 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.

Chapter

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 Remove the drive bay cover from the front panel.

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

Hardware Setup

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

hear a click when the tray is locked into place.

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

6 Drives are numbered as shown below:

8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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

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.

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.

Chapter

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.

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

Appendix

Item DS916+

Compatible Drive Type 3.5" / 2.5" SATA III / SATA II x 4

Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 32 TB (4 x 8 TB HDD)

External Ports • USB 3.0 x 3

• eSATA x 1

LAN Port 1GbE (RJ-45) x 2

Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 203 x 233.2

Weight (kg) 2.04

Supported Clients

• Windows XP onward

• Mac OS X 10.7 onward

• Ubuntu 12 onward

File Systems • Internal: Btrfs, ext4

• External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+

Supported RAID Types

• Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1

• RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10

• Synology Hybrid RAID (2-Disk Fault Tolerance)

Agency Certications • FCC Class B • CE Class B • BSMI Class B

HDD Hibernation Yes

Scheduled Power On/Off Yes

Wake on LAN Yes

Language Localization

Environment Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50/60Hz

• Operating Temperature: 40 to 104˚F (5 to 40˚C)

• Storage Temperature: -5 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C)

• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH

Note: Model specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

Specications

Table of contents

Other Synology Storage manuals

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS411slim User manual

Synology

Synology DX513 User manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS2419+ Manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS110+ User manual

Synology

Synology DX513 User manual

Synology

Synology DS620slim Manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS3617xs Manual

Synology

Synology CS407 User manual

Synology

Synology FlashStation FS3017 Manual

Synology

Synology DS509+ User manual

Synology

Synology DS1821+ Manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS1019+ Manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS2411+ User manual

Synology

Synology BeeDrive BDS70 User manual

Synology

Synology DS1813+ User manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS1517+ Manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS418 16TB-IW Manual

Synology

Synology FlashStation FS3600 Manual

Synology

Synology DS-101j User manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS213+ User manual

Synology

Synology DS120j Manual

Synology

Synology DiskStation DS214 User manual

Synology

Synology DX517 Manual

Synology

Synology DX513 User manual

Popular Storage manuals by other brands

QNAP

QNAP TS 32PXU Series user guide

LaCie

LaCie RUGGED RAID user manual

Freecom

Freecom CLS DOCK Quick install guide

PNY

PNY Attache P-FD64MBATT3 install guide

HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Getting started

OLT

OLT 6x6 Maximizer Assembly manual

Transcend

Transcend JetFlash 160 Specifications

LaCie

LaCie RUGGED MINI user manual

Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt 600 user manual

Panasonic

Panasonic LB-DH8 series Operator's guide

Intel

Intel RAID High Availability user guide

LaCie

LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 Quick install guide

Spectra Logic

Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e quick start guide

Panasonic

Panasonic LKM-F931-1 instruction manual

Tabernus

Tabernus Enterprise Erase E2400 user guide

Rocstor

Rocstor COMMANDER 3F series user manual

HP P9000 user guide

Western Digital

Western Digital Ultrastar Data60 installation guide