Synology RackStation RS814 Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_RS814_20130815
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 1 Installation disc x 1 Rack mount kit x 2 Screws for 3.5" hard drives x 20 3 Screws for 2.
Synology RackStation at a Glance 1 4 No. Article Name 1) Power Indicator Displays power status of the RackStation. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table". 2) Power Button 1. Press to power on the RackStation. 2. To power off the RackStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the power indicator starts blinking. 3) LAN Indicators 4) Disk Indicators 5) Beep off Button Press to deactivate beep sound when malfunctions occur.
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 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, 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 1 Pull the hard drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the hard drive tray.
3 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. 4 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place. 5 Insert the hard drive tray key into the hard drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise to lock the handle of the hard drive tray, and then remove the key. 6 Repeat the steps above to assemble all hard disks you have prepared.
Start Up Your RackStation 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of your RackStation, and the other to the power outlet. 2 Use the LAN cable to connect the 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 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_RS814_4.2-3234.pat 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. After the installation process is finished, you can manage your RackStation 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.
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. Install DSM on RackStation When you have activated Synology Assistant, follow step 2 to 4 of the “For Windows” section to finish setup.
Appendix A Specifications AppendixA: Item RS814 Internal HDD 3.5" or 2.5" SATA (II) x 4 Max. Capacity 16TB (4 x 4TB hard drives) Hot Swappable HDD Yes External HDD Interface USB 3.0 x 2 eSATA x 1 LAN Port Gigabit x 2 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 44 x 430.5 x 457.5 Weight (kg) 6.37 ‧Windows XP onward Supported Clients ‧Mac OS X 10.5 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 STATUS Color Status Description Green Static Volume normal Static Available volume space < 1GB or < 1 % Orange Blinking Off LAN (1~2) Green Disk (1~4) Orange Static Network connected Blinking Network active No network Static Disk ready and idle Blinking Disk is being accessed Static Cannot Read/Write Off No internal disk Static Power Green Blinking Off No volume HDD Hibernation Off Green Disk crashed/Volume degrad
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