Synology DiskStation DS414slim Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_DS414slim_20140520
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation ......................................
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 adapter x 1 RJ-45 LAN cable x 2 Drive tray label x 1 3 Base x 1 Screws for 2.
Synology DiskStation at a Glance No. Name 1) Status LED Location Description Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table”. Side Panel 2) Power Button 1. Press to power on the DiskStation. 2. To power off the DiskStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking. 3) LAN Indicators Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table”.
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 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 existing data. Please back up any important data before installation. Install Drives 1 Pull and remove one of the drive trays. 2 Place a drive in the drive tray.
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 Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives. 5 Drives are numbered as illustrated below. (You can use the included drive tray labels to label the number of each drive tray.) 6 Place the DiskStation on the included base for better ventilation and to prevent foreign objects from entering the fan.
Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Snap the provided plug adapter to the AC power adapter. Note that the plug adapter that comes with your DiskStation varies depending on your region. The image below is for reference only. 2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to a power outlet. 3 Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to your switch, router, or hub.
4 Press the power button on the side panel to turn on your DiskStation. Replace Malfunctioning Fan If the cooling fan located on the bottom of the DiskStation malfunctions, please follow the steps below to remove and replace the malfunctioning fan with a new one. 1 Power down the DiskStation and remove the power cord. 2 Turn the DiskStation upside down. Lift and open fan case. 3 Find and carefully unplug the power cord of the fan.
4 Remove the screws from the fan case and slide out the malfunctioning fan. 5 Slide a new fan into the fan case. Tighten the screws to secure the fan in place. 6 Plug the fan power cord into the DiskStation, as illustrated below.
7 Close the fan case.
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.
Learn More Congratulations! Your DiskStation is set up now. For more information or online resources about your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.
Appendix A Specifications AppendixA: Item DS414slim Internal Drives 2.5 SATA (II) x 4 Max. Capacity 6 TB (4 x 1.5 TB hard drives) Hot Swappable HDD Yes External Drive Ports USB 3.0 x 2 LAN Port Gigabit x 2 Size (HxWxD) (mm) 120 x 105 x 142 Weight (kg) 0.66 ‧Windows XP onward Supported Clients ‧Mac OS X 10.5 onward ‧Ubuntu 9.
Appendix B LED Indication Table AppendixB: LED Indication STATUS Color Status Description Green Static Volume normal Static Available volume space < 1GB or < 1% Orange Blinking Off Front LAN 1~2 Green HDD 1~4 Orange Static Network connected Blinking Network active No network Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Static Drive error Off Power Blue No internal drive Static Powered on Blinking Booting or shutting down Off Rear LAN (on upper side of jack) Gree
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