Synology RackStation RS214 Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_RS214_20130625
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Synology RackStation at a Glance................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................
Chapter Chapter 1: 1 Before You Start Before you start setting up RackStation, 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 RackStation from any damages. Package Contents Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 Rack mount kit x 2 Hard drive tray keys x 2 Screws for 3.5” hard drives x 10 3 Screws for 2.
Synology RackStation at a Glance No. Article Name Location 1) Power Button Front Panel 2) Beep off Button Front Panel The Beep off Button is used to turn off the beep sound of Synology RackStation. 3) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table" on Page 12. 4) USB 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. 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, 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.
For 2.5" Hard Disk: Important: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the hard disk might not be able to function properly. 5 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay. Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place. 6 Insert the hard drive tray key into the hard drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise (to the "I" position) to lock the handle of the hard drive tray, and then remove the key.
Start Up Your RackStation 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of RackStation, and the other to the power outlet. 2 Use the LAN cable to connect RackStation to your switch/router/hub. 3 Press the power button to turn on your RackStation. Your RackStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.
Chapter Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation Once the hardware is ready, your RackStation 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.
Learn More Congratulations! Your RackStation is set up now. Refer to the User’s Guide in the installation disc for advanced settings and management. For more information or online resources about your RackStation, please visit www.synology.com.
Appendix A Specifications AppendixA: Item RS214 Internal HDD 3.5" or 2.5" SATA (II) x 2 Max. Capacity 8TB (2 x 4TB hard drives) Hot Swappable HDD Yes ‧USB 2.0 x 2 External HDD Interface ‧USB 3.0 x 2 ‧eSATA x 1 LAN Port Gigabit x 2 USBCopy No Size (HxWxD) (mm) 44 X 430.5 X 287.5 Weight (Kg) 3.14 Supported Clients ‧Mac OS X 10.3 onward ‧Windows 2000 onward ‧Ubuntu 9.04 onward Max. User Accounts 2048 Max. Group Accounts 256 Max. Shared Folders 256 Max.
Appendix B LED Indication Table AppendixB: LED Indication Color Status Description Green Static Volume Normal Static STATUS Orange Blinking Off LAN 1 & LAN 2 Green HDD1 & HDD2 Orange Blinking Network is active No network Static Disk ready and idle Blinking Disk is being accessed Static Cannot read/write No internal disk Blinking Off 12 No volume Gigabit Link Static Blue Volume degraded or crashed Static Off Power Available volume space < 1 % HDD Hibernation Off Green Ava
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