Synology RackStation RS3614xs+ Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_RS3614xs+_20140114
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 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 2 Screws for 3.5" hard drives x 52 Screws for 2.
Synology RackStation at a Glance No. Article Name Location Description 1) Power Button 2) Status Indicator 3) Alert Indicator 4) Beep off Button 5) Disk Indicator 6) Drive Tray Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here. 7) Power Port Connect power cords here to supply power to your RackStation. 8) Fan 9) Redundant Power LED 10) Console Port 11) Power Supply On/Off Switch 12) USB 2.0 Port 13) USB 3.0 Port 14) LAN Port 1. Press to power on the RackStation.
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and 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 Chapter 2: 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 still need the data, please back it up before installation. Install Drives 1 Find the small button located on the drive tray handle.
For 2.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws into the four spots indicated below to secure the drive. 3 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty hard drive bay. Important: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly. 4 Push the handle inward to secure the drive tray. 5 Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives. 6 Drives are numbered as shown below.
Add a RAM Module on RackStation Synology offers RAM modules which allow you to expand the memory capacity of your RackStation. To install, check, or remove your RAM module, please follow the steps below. Install a RAM Module 1 Shut down the RackStation and disconnect all connected cables to prevent any possible damage. Important: Before installing the RAM module, please wait for at least 30 seconds after detaching the power cord(s) from the RackStation to ensure complete discharge.
4 To remove the screws securing the top cover, follow the steps below: a Remove the two screws illustrated below. b Remove the two screws located on the back. Then slide the top cover in the direction indicated below and lift. c Remove the screws of the securing bracket and remove the securing bracket to reveal the RAM slots. Important: Removing the cover will expose sensitive internal components to possible harm. Please avoid touching any other components when adding or removing memory.
5 To insert the new memory module, follow the steps below: a Release the ejectors on the memory slot by pushing them outwards. b Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the memory slot. c Use two fingers to apply firm, even pressure and push the memory module downward. d When the memory is inserted correctly, the ejectors will snap into place. 6 Replace the top cover, slide it into place, and tighten all screws.
Confirm New Memory is Recognized After installing a new memory module in the RackStation, we recommended checking whether or not the system recognizes the new memory. To check the memory of the RackStation: 1 Start up your RackStation. (See “Start up the RackStation” for more information.) 2 Install DSM. (See “Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation” for more information.) 3 Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) with an account belonging to the administrators group.
Add a Network Interface Card to RackStation Your RackStation contains two PCI Express expansion slots which allow you to install two 10G/E or Gigabit 1 network interface cards for LAN port expansion. Before installation, make sure your network interface cards come with “low-profile” brackets. To replace a full-profile bracket with a low-profile bracket: 1 Remove the two screws holding the full-profile bracket to the interface card. Then remove the bracket.
Replace Malfunctioning Fan Your Synology RackStation comes equipped with multiple cooling fans. In the event of a fan malfunction, the RackStation will emit a beeping sound. This section will guide you through the steps necessary to replace a malfunctioning fan. To replace a malfunctioning fan, please follow the instructions below: 1 Slide the latches shown below to release the fan cover. 2 Lift and remove the fan cover.
4 Find the malfunctioning fan and lift it upward to remove. 5 Apply firm pressure to the power plug and slide it off the power port as shown below. Then remove the malfunctioning fan from the fan casing. 6 Slide a new fan into the casing. Plug the power cord into the power port. 7 Slide the new cooling fan unit into the RackStation. Make sure the power port is aligned properly.
Start up the RackStation 1 Connect one end of each power cord to the power ports 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 Make sure the Power Supply On/Off Switch is turned on ("|").
4 Press the power button to turn on the RackStation. Your RackStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.
Chapter Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation 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.
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 RS3614xs+ Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SATA (II) or SATA (III) x 12 ‧48 TB (12 x 4 TB hard drives) Max. Capacity Hot Swappable Drive ‧144 TB with RX1214/RX1214RP (expansion unit) x 2 Yes ‧USB 3.0 x 2 External Device Ports ‧USB 2.0 x 2 ‧Expansion port x 2 (Infiniband) LAN Ports Gigabit x4 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 88 X 445 X 570 Weight (kg) 15.5 ‧Windows XP onward Supported Clients ‧Mac OS X 10.5 onward ‧Ubuntu 9.04 onward Max.
Appendix B LED Indicator Table AppendixB: LED Indicator Color Status Description Static Powered on Blinking Booting up or shutting down Blue Power Off Green STATUS Powered off Static Volume normal Static Available volume space < 1GB or 1% Orange Volume degraded or crashed Blinking No volume Off HDD Hibernation System fan not working Orange Blinking Over temperature ALERT System fan normal Off Temperature normal Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Static Cannot re
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