Synology DiskStation DS1812+ Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_18Bay_20111116
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 Before you start setting up DiskStation, 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 DiskStation from any damages. Package Contents Main Unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 2M RJ-45 LAN cable x 2 Installation disc x 1 Screws for 3.5” hard drives x 36 3 Screws for 2.
Synology DiskStation at a Glance No. Article Name Location Description The power button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off. 1) Power Button Front Panel 2) 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 22. 3) Hard Drive Trays Front Panel The hard drive trays are designed for loading the hard drives used in Synology DiskStation.
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity. Keep Synology product upright. Do not lay it down horizontally. 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.
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.
3 Pull the hard drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the hard drive tray. 4 Load the hard disk in the hard drive tray. For 3.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk. For 2.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the blue area (shown below) of the hard drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk. 5 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.
Important: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the hard disk might not be able to function properly. 6 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place. 7 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. 8 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other hard disks you have prepared.
Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Use the LAN cable to connect DiskStation to your switch/router/hub. 2 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of your DiskStation, and the other to the power outlet. 3 Press and hold the power button to turn on your DiskStation. Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer. Add a RAM Module on DiskStation The optional Synology RAM module 2GB (DDR3) is designed for DiskStation memory expansion.
2 Remove the 6 screws that secure the top case. Lift off the case and place it to the side. Important: When you remove the case, you expose sensitive internal components. Avoid touching anything other than the memory assembly when you remove or add memory. 3 Insert the new memory module in the slot: a Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot. b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Make sure the module is pushed in all the way.
3 Check Total Physical Memory in Main Menu > System Information. DS1812+ 3072 MB If your DiskStation does not recognize the memory or does not start up successfully, confirm that the memory is installed correctly. To remove the RAM Module: 1 Follow step 1 and 2 of the "To install the RAM module" section to shut down your DiskStation, disconnect the cables, and then remove the top case.
2 Remove the 4 screws that secure the fan panel. 3 Remove the malfunctioning fan: a Pull the fan panel from your DiskStation. b Disconnect the 2 fan cables from the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket, and then remove the fan panel. c Remove the 4 screws that secure the malfunctioning fan, and then remove the fan.
4 Install the new fan: a Replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one (with the fan cable within the fan pointing at the bottom-right corner), and then tighten the 4 screws to secure the new fan. b Connect the 2 fan cables to the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket, and then replace the fan panel. 5 Replace and tighten the 4 screws you removed in step 2. 6 Reconnect the cables you removed in step 1, and then press and hold the power button to turn on your DiskStation.
Chapter Chapter 3: 3 Install DSM on DiskStation On a network computer, follow the steps in this chapter to install DSM on your DiskStation. After DSM is installed, you can manage all features of your DiskStation by logging in to DSM with a web browser. Install from 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_DS1812+_3.2-1944.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).
Install from 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. 3.2-1944 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. Install from Linux The Linux version is optimized for Ubuntu distribution version 8 and 9.
5 To run Synology Assistant, you can either use the following command: /path/install/SynologyAssistant/SynologyAssistant Or run the shortcut: /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
Important: If you are using 64bit Ubuntu, you have to install the 32bit libraries before proceeding. To install, type the following command in Terminal: sudo apt-get install ia32-libs 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.
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Appendix A Specifications AppendixA: Item DS1812+ Internal HDD 3.5" or 2.5" SATA (II) x 8 Max. Capacity Hot Swappable HDD ‧24TB (8x 3TB hard drives) ‧54TB (18x 3TB hard drives) with two DX510 (expansion unit) Yes ‧USB 3.0 x 2 External HDD Interface ‧USB 2.0 x 4 ‧eSATA x 2 LAN Port Gigabit x 2 Copy No Size (HxWxD) (mm) 157 x 340 x 233 Weight (Kg) 5.21 Supported Clients ‧Mac OS X 10.3 onward ‧Windows 2000 onward ‧Ubuntu 9.04 onward Max. User Accounts 2048 Max. Group Accounts 256 Max.
Item DS1812+ ‧Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC ‧Frequency: 50/60Hz Power Consumption And Environment Requirements ‧Operating Temperature: 40 to 95˚F (5 to 35˚C) ‧Storage Temperature: 15 to 155˚F (-10 to 70˚C) ‧Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH ‧Maximum Operating Altitude: 10000 feet (3048m) 21 Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B LED Indication Table AppendixB: LED Indication Color Green STATUS Status Description Static Volume Normal Off HDD Hibernation Static Orange Blinking Green LAN 1 & LAN 2 Orange Hard Drive Status Indicator (on tray) Green Orange ALERT Power Orange Blue Available volume space < 1 % Volume degraded or crashed No volume Static Gigabit Link Blinking Network is active Off Network is down Static 10/100MB Link Blinking Network is active Off Network is down Static Disk
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