Synology DiskStation DS213 Quick Installation Manual

Synology DiskStation DS213

Quick Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

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

Synology DiskStation at a Glance .................................................................................................................................... 4

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

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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

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

Start Up Your DiskStation .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install DSM from the Web Browser .................................................................................................................................. 9

Install DSM from the Installation Disc ............................................................................................................................ 10

Learn More ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indication Table

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Chapter 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

AC power adapter x 1

RJ-45 LAN cable x 1

Installation disc x 1

Screws for 3.5” hard drives x 10

Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 10

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1)

LED Indicators Front Panel

The LED indicators are used to display the status of the internal disk and the
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table" on
Page 16.

2)

SD Card Slot Front Panel

The Synology DiskStation offers SD card slot for accessing a SD card.

3)

USB 2.0 Port Front Panel

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

4)

USB 3.0 Ports Back Panel

5)

Copy Button Front Panel

The Copy button lights up when you connect a USB Device to the USB port or
a SD card to the SD card slot on the front panel. Pressing the button will copy
the data from the connected USB device or SD card to Synology DiskStation’s
internal HDD.

6)

Power Button Front Panel

The power button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.

To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the power button and hold it until you
hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.

7)

Fan Back Panel

The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. If the fan is
malfunctioning, the system will play beep sounds.

8)

RESET Button Back Panel

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

2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.

9)

LAN Port Back Panel

The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.

10)

Power Port Back Panel

The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation.

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Safety Instructions

Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not

experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity.

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.

Do not place the Synology 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 disconnected
from the power source.

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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 Remove the hard drive bay cover from the front panel.

2 Push the latch upward and pull the handle to remove the hard drive tray from your DiskStation.

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3 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.

4 Make sure the side marked with "UP" is facing up, and insert the hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.

You should hear a click when the tray is locked in place.

5 Repeat the above steps to assemble the other hard disk you have prepared.

6 The disks’ positions are numbered as shown below.