Synology DiskStation DS214 Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_DS214_201307
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Synology DiskStation at a Glance .................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................
Chapter Chapter 1: 1 Before You Start Before you start setting up DiskStation, 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 DiskStation from any damages. Package Contents Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 AC power adapter x 1 RJ-45 LAN cable x 1 Installation disc x 1 Screws for 2.
Synology DiskStation at a Glance No. Article Name Location Description 1) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicators are used to display the status of the internal disk and the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table" on Page 17. 2) USB 2.0 Port Front Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB 2.0 ports for adding additional external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity. 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.
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 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 Remove the hard drive bay cover from the front panel.
3 Load the hard disk in the hard drive tray. For 3.5” Hard Disk: 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 Disk: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the hard drive tray and put them in a safe place.
6 The disks’ positions are numbered as shown below. 7 Replace the hard drive bay cover to finish the installation. Note: If you want to set up a RAID set, it is recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make the best use of hard disk capacity. Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Use the LAN cable to connect DiskStation to your switch/router/hub. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of DiskStation.
3 Press the power button to turn on your DiskStation. Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.
Chapter Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Once the hardware is ready, your DiskStation requires DiskStation Manager (DSM) – the operating system specifically designed for Synology NAS – to start working. We highly recommend using Synology’s online Web Assistant for installing DSM from the web browser. Synology Web Assistant automatically downloads the latest available software updates from the Internet and guides you through the installation.
Install DSM from the Installation Disc If you prefer to install DSM from the included Installation disc, or have encountered difficulty using Web Assistant, you can also install with desktop utility, Synology Assistant, by referring to following section for Windows, Mac and Linux. For Windows 1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and click Start. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. 2 Synology Assistant will be installed and launched on your computer.
3 Click Browse to locate the DSM_[model name]_[number].pat installation file in the DSM folder of your installation disc. You can also download the latest version of DSM from Synology Download Center. D:\DSM\DSM_DS214_4.2-3224.pat 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. After the installation process is finished, you can manage your DiskStation with Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM).
For Mac OS X 1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop. 2 In the window that appears, double-click the MacOSX folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant[number].dmg. 4.2-3224 3 Double-click the Synology Assistant.app in the window that appears. 4 Follow step 2 to 4 of the “Install from Windows” section to finish setup. For Linux The Linux version is optimized for Ubuntu distribution version 8 and 9.
Or run the shortcut: /usr/local/bin/SynologyAssistant If /usr/local/bin exists in your environment variable $PATH, just type: SynologyAssistant If you want to install using the GUI: 1 Go to /usr/local and /usr/local/bin and delete the following folders (if any): Synology, SynologyAssistant 2 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop.
5 Go to /usr/local/SynologyAssistant (or [the path you just specified]/SynologyAssistant), double-click SynologyAssistant, and then select Run in Terminal in the dialog box that appears. Install DSM on DiskStation When you have activated Synology Assistant, follow step 2 to 4 of the “Install from Windows” section to finish setup. Learn More Congratulations! Your DiskStation is set up now. Refer to the User’s Guide in the installation disc for advanced settings and management.
Appendix A Specifications AppendixA: Item DS214 Internal HDD SATA (II) x 2 Max. Capacity Hot Swappable HDD External HDD Interface 8TB (2 x 4TB hard drives) Yes ‧USB 3.0 x 2 ‧USB 2.0 x 1 LAN Port Gigabit x 1 USBCopy Yes Size (HxWxD) (mm) 165 x 108 x 233.2 Weight (Kg) 1.3 Supported Clients ‧Mac OS X 10.5 onward ‧Windows XP onward ‧Ubuntu 9.04 onward Max. User Accounts 2048 Max. Group Accounts 256 Max. Shared Folders 256 Max. Concurrent Connections 128 Max.
Appendix B LED Indication Table AppendixB: LED Indication Color Status Description Static Volume normal Slow on/off cycle HDD Hibernation (All the other LED indicators will be off) Green Available volume space < 1GB STATUS Static Available volume space < 1 % Orange Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume LAN DISK 1~2 Green Green Orange Copy Power Green Blue Static Network link Blinking Network is active Off Network is down Static Disk is ready and idle Blinking Disk
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