Synology DiskStation DS414 Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_DS414_20130712
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 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 Installation disc x 1 Screws for 2.
Synology DiskStation at a Glance 4 No. Article Name Location Description 1) LED Indicators Front Panel Displays the status of the internal hard disks and the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table." 2) USB 2.0 Port Front Panel Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to your DiskStation here. 3) Power Button Front Panel 1. Press to power on the DiskStation. 2.
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity. 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.
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 already contains data, the 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 Please follow the steps below to install hard disks.
3 Load hard disks in the hard drive trays. For 3.5” Hard Disks: 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 Disks: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the hard drive tray and put them in a safe place.
6 The position of hard disks is as follows: 7 Secure the hard drive bay cover to the front of the unit. Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make the best use of hard disk capacity. Start Up Your DiskStation Once hard disks have been installed properly, please follow the steps below to connect and power on your DiskStation. 1 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub.
3 Press the power button to turn on the DiskStation. Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.
Chapter Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – a browser-based operating system specifically designed for Synology NAS. We highly recommend using Synology’s Web Assistant to install DSM with a web browser. Synology Web Assistant can automatically download the latest software from the Internet and guide you through 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 the desktop utility, Synology Assistant, by referring to following sections 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_DS414_4.2-3234.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. 4.2-3234 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.
/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. 3 In the File Browser window that appears, double-click the Linux folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant-[number].
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 “For 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 DS414 Internal HDD 3.5" or 2.5" SATA(II) x 4 Max. Internal Capacity 16TB (4 x 4TB hard drives) Hot Swappable HDD Yes External HDD Interface ‧USB 3.0 x 2 ‧USB 2.0 x 1 LAN Port Gigabit x 2 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 203 x 233.2 Weight (kg) 2.015 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 256 Max.
Appendix B LED Indication Table AppendixB: LED Indication Color Status Description Static Volume normal Slow on/off HDD Hibernation Static Available volume space < 1GB or < 1 % Green STATUS Orange Disk crashed/Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume Static Disk is ready and idle Blinking Disk is being accessed Static Cannot read/write Green DISK 1~4 Orange Off No internal disk Static Blue Powered on Booting up Power Blinking Shutting down Off Rear LAN (on upper side of jack
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