Synology RackStation RS815 Quick Installation Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents Synology RackStation at a Glance Safety Instructions 3 4 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Install Drives Start up the RackStation 6 6 8 Chapter 3: Install DSM on the RackStation Install DSM with Web Assistant Learn More Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: LED Indicator Table Synology_QIG_RS815_20150116 2 9 9
Chapter 1 Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new RackStation, 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 RackStation. Package Contents Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 Rack mount kit x 2 Screws for 3.5" hard drives x 20 3 Screws for 2.
Synology RackStation at a Glance 1 4 No. Article Name Location Description 1 Power Indicator 2 Power Button 1. Press to power on the RackStation. 2. To power off the RackStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking. 3 LAN Indicator Displays LAN status of the RackStation. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table". Displays power status of the RackStation. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
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 • 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 data. If you need the data in the future, please back it up before installation. Install Drives 1 Pull the drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the drive tray. 2 Load drives into the drive trays. • For 3.
3 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay. Note: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly. 4 Press the handle inward to secure the drive tray. 5 Insert the drive tray key into the drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise to lock the handle of the drive tray, and then remove the key. 6 Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives. 7 Fix the two rack mount kits on both sides with the screws provided.
Start up the RackStation 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port located on the back of the RackStation and the other end to a power outlet. 2 Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports and the other end to your switch, router, or hub. 3 Press the power button to turn on the RackStation. Congratulations! Your RackStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.
Chapter Install DSM on the RackStation After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology's browser-based operating system – on your RackStation. Install DSM with Web Assistant Your RackStation 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 the RackStation. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below. 1 Power on the RackStation.
Appendix A Specifications Item RS815 Internal Drives 3.5"/2.5" SATA3/SATA2 x 4 Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 32 TB (4 x 8 TB hard drives) Hot Swappable Drives Yes External Ports LAN Ports Size (H x W x D) (mm) • USB 3.0 x 2 • eSATA x 1 Gigabit x 2 • 44 x 430.5 x 290 (Not including rack mount kits) • 44 x 478 x 325 (Including rack mount kits) Weight (kg) 4.34 (Including rackmount kits) Supported Clients • Mac OS X 10.5 onward • Windows XP onward • Ubuntu 9.
Appendix B LED Indicator Table LED Indicator Color Status Description Green Static Volume normal Volume not created STATUS Orange Blinking Volume degraded or crashed DSM not installed Off LAN Green HDD hibernation Static Network connected Blinking Network active Off Green Drive Status Indicator (1~4) Orange No network Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Static Drive error Off Power Green Off No internal drive Static Powered on Blinking Booting up or shuttin
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