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Synology RackStation RS815+ manual

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  • Page 1

    Synology RackStation RS815+/RS815RP+ Quick Installation Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    T able of Contents Chapter 1: Before Y ou Start Package Contents 3 Synology RackStation at a Glance 4 System Fans 5 Safety Instructions 6 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup T ools and Parts for Drive Installation 7 Install Drives 7 Add a RAM Module on RackStation 9 Replace Redundant Power Supplies on RackStation 1 1 Start up the RackStation 12 Chapter 3: In[...]

  • Page 3

    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 1 Rack mount k[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Chapter 1: Before Y ou Start Synology RackStation at a Glance No. Article Name Location Description 1 Power Indicator Front Panel Displays power status of the RackStation. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator T able". 2 Power Button 1. Press to power on the RackStation. 2. T o power off the RackStation, press and hold un[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Chapter 1: Before Y ou Start No. Article Name Location Description 12 USB 3.0 Port Back Panel Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the Synology RackStation here. 13 eSA T A Port Connect external SA T A drive or Synology Expansion Unit 1 to the Synology RackStation. 14 Console Port For manufacturing use only . 15 Red[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Chapter 1: Before Y ou Start Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away 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 [...]

  • Page 7

    T ools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver • At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SA T A 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 need the data in the future, please back it up before installati[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 3 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay . Note: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly . 4 Press the handle inward to secure the drive tray . 5 Insert the drive tray key into the drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise to lock the handle[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Add a RAM Module on RackStation Synology offers RAM modules which allow you to expand the memory capacity of your RackStation. T o install, check, or remove your RAM module, please follow the steps below . T o in st all a R AM m odu le: 1 Shut down the RackStation and disconnect all connected cables to prevent any possib[...]

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    10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 4 Return the board into the RackStation: a Identify the rail within the RackStation. b Place the circuit board within the rail and push the board all the way in. c T ighten the two knobs you unscrewed in step 2. T o ma ke sur e Rac kSt a ti on re co gn iz es t h e new m em or y cap ac it y: 1 Install DiskStation Manager[...]

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    1 1 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup T o re move th e R AM Mo dul e: 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 of "T o install the RAM module" to remove the circuit board. 2 T o remove the RAM module, follow the steps below: a Release the levers on the memory slot by pushing outwards simultaneously . b Hold the memory module by the edges and remove it from the slot[...]

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    12 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 3 Prepare a new power supply , and push it back to the slot until you hear a click. 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 yo[...]

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    Afterhardwares etupisnished,ple aseinstallDiskStati onManager(DSM)–Sy nology'sbrowser-bas edoperating system–onyourRackStation. Install DSM with W eb Assistant Y ourRackStationcomeswithabuilt-intoolcalled Web Assistant that helps you download the latest versio[...]

  • Page 14

    Item RS815+/RS815RP+ Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SA T A (II) x 4 Max. Capacity 24 TB (4 x 6 TB hard drives) Hot Swappable Drives Y es External Drive Ports • USB 3.0 x 2 • eSA T A x 1 LAN Ports Gigabit x 4 Size (H x W x D) (mm) • RS815+: 44 x 430.5 x 457.5 • RS815RP+: 44 x 430.5 x 591.8 Weight (kg) • RS815+: 6.73 [...]

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    LED Indicator Color Status Description ST A TUS Green Static V olume normal Orange Blinking V olume not created V olume degraded or crashed DSM not installed Off HDD hibernation ALERT Red Blinking Fan failure or over temperature Off System normal Rear LAN (onrightsideofjack) Green Static Gigabit connection Orange Static 100 Mbps connect[...]

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    SYNOLO GY, INC. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTA NT – READ C AREFU LLY: T HIS END USER LICEN SE AGR EEMEN T ("EU LA") IS A LEGAL AGRE EMEN T BETWEE N YOU (EITHE R AN INDIVIDUA L OR A SI NGLE ENTITY ) AND SYNOLOGY, I NC. AND IT S AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SY NOLOGY AMERICA N COR P AND SYNOLOGY UK LT D. , (COLL ECTI VELY, " SYNOLOG Y&q[...]

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    INABIL ITY TO US E THE SOF TWARE OR OTHER W ISE UNDER OR IN CONNE CTIO N WITH THIS E ULA OR THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NE GLIGENCE ), STRICT LIABILI TY O R OTHER THEORY EV EN IF SYNOL OGY HA S BEEN ADVISED OF THE PO SSI BILITY OF SUC H D AMAGE S. Section 13. Limitation of Liability . SYNOL OGY'S A ND ITS SUP PLIER[...]

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    SYNOLOGY, I NC. LIMITED P RODUCT WARRANTY THIS LIMI TED WARRANTY ("WARRANTY" ) APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTS (AS DEFINED BELOW ) OF SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILI ATES, INCLU DING SYNOLOG Y AMER ICA COR P, (CO LLECT IVELY , "SYNO LOGY") . YOU AC CEPT AND AGRE E TO BE BOUND BY THE TER MS O F THIS W ARRAN TY BY O PENING THE P ACKAG E CON[...]

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    Products may be available from Synology upon written request. 2.6 Exclusions. The foregoing warranties and warranty obligations do not apply to any Product that (a) has been installed or us ed in a manner not specified or descri bed in the Product s pecifications; (b) has been repai red, modified or altered by anyone other than Synology or its agen[...]

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    between Custom er and Synology. The arbit ration, or any portion of it, will not be consolidated with any ot her arbitration and will not be conducted on a class - wide or class action bas is. The arbit ration shal l be held in King County, Washington, U.S.A. by submission of documents, by telephone, online or in person as determined by the arbitra[...]