Synology DiskStation DS415+ Quick Installation Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents Synology DiskStation at a Glance Safety Instructions 3 4 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Install Drives Start Up Your DiskStation 6 6 8 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant Learn More Appedix A: Specifications Appedix B: LED Indicator Table Synology_QIG_DS415+_20140804 2 9 9
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 Screws for 2.
Synology DiskStation at a Glance No. Article Name 1 Status Indicator 2 Disk Indicator 3 USB 2.0 Port 4 Power Button 5 Fan 6 LAN Port 7 Location Displays the status of the installed drive. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table". Front Panel 4 Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the DiskStation here. 1. Press to power on the DiskStation. 2.
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.
Chapter Hardware Setup 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.
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.
7 Secure the drive bay cover to the front of the unit. Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended 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.
Chapter Install DSM on DiskStation After hardware setup is finished, 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.
Appendix A Specifications Item DS415+ Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SATA (II) x 4 Max. Capacity 24 TB (4 x 6 TB hard drive) • USB 3.0 x 2 External Device Ports • USB 2.0 x 1 • eSATA x 1 LAN Port Gigabit x 2 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 203 x 233.2 Weight (kg) 2.05 Supported Clients • Mac OS X 10.5 onward • Windows XP onward • Ubuntu 9.
Appendix B LED Indicator Table LED Indicator STATUS Color Status Description Green Static Volume normal Orange Blinking No volume Slow on/off cycle Green DISK 1-4 Orange HDD hibernation Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Static Drive error Off Power Blue No internal drive Static Powered on Blinking Booting up or shutting down Off Rear LAN (on upper side of jack) Green Powered off Static Network connected Blinking Network active Off Rear LAN (on lower sid
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