ioSafe 1513+ Quick Start Manual

ioSafe 1513+ Quick Start Guide

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910-11568-00 Rev03 QUICKSTART GUIDE, NC, 1513+, ENG

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 3

ioSafe at a Glance ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation ........................................................................................................... 6

Install Hard Disks ................................................................................................................................................ 6

Add a RAM Module on your ioSafe ................................................................................................................... 10

Replace System Fan Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 12

Chapter 3: Initial Start Up and Synology DiskStation Manager Install

Start Up Your ioSafe ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Install DSM with Web Assistant ......................................................................................................................... 13

Chapter 4: Product Support

Data Recovery Proceedure ............................................................................................................................... 15

Contact Us ........................................................................................................................................................ 15

Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: LED Indication Table

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Chapter 1: Before You Start

Before you start setting up the ioSafe, 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 ioSafe from any
damages.

Package Contents

Main uni t x 1

AC power cord x 1

RJ-45 LAN cable x 2

Screws for 3.5” hard drives x 24

3mm Hex Tool x1

Magnet x1

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ioSafe at a Glance

No.

Article Name

Location

Description

1)

Power Button Front Panel

The power button is used to turn your ioSafe on or off.
To turn off your ioSafe, press the Power Button and hold it until you hear a beep

sound and the Power LED starts blinking.

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 A: LED Indication Table" on Page

18.

3)

USB 2.0 Ports

Back Panel

The ioSafe offers USB ports for adding additional external hard drives, USB
printers, or other USB devices.

4)

USB 3.0 Ports

5)

eSATA 1

Back Panel

The eSATA ports are used to connect external SATA disks or Expansion Units

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to the io Safe.

6)

eSATA 2

7)

RESET Button Back Panel

1. To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.

2. To reinstall the ioSafe.

8)

LAN Ports Back Panel

The LAN ports are where you connect RJ-45 cable to the ioSafe.

9)

Power Port Back Panel

The power port is where you connect the power cord to the ioSafe.

10)

Fans Back Panel

The fans are built to exhaust waste heat. It will start automatically when the
server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, the system will beep every few
seconds.

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For more information about ioSafe Expansion Unit supported by your DiskStation, please visit www.iosafe.com .

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Safety Instructions

Before cleaning, unplug the power cord first. Wipe ioSafe product with damp paper towels.

Do not place the ioSafe

product on a cart, table, or desk, which is not stable to avoid the product

from falling over.

The power cord must plug in to the right

supply voltage. Make sure that the supplied AC voltage

is correct and stable.

To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are dis connected

from the power source.

Risk of explosion if battery

is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries

appropriately.

3-2-1

At ioSafe, we suggest a minimum of the "3-2-

1 Rule" for backup: Make 3 complete copies of your

data, keep them on at least 2 separate systems, and have at least 1 protecte

d from natural

disaster.

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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation

 A Phillips screwdriver
 3mm Hex Tool (included)
 At least one 3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard disk

(Please visit www.iosafe.com/support f or comp atib le hard dis k model s.)

Warning: If you install a hard disk that contains data, the system will format the hard disk and erase all dat a. If you

need the data in the future, please back it up before installation.

Install Hard Disks

Note: If you purchased your ioSafe preloaded with Hard Disks you can proceed to the next section: Initial Start Up

and Synology DiskStation Manager Install.

1 Remove the Front Cover using the included 3mm Hex Tool