Synology DiskStation DS216play User Manual

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Synology DiskStation DS216play

Quick Installation Guide

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 Drive Installation

6

Install Drives

6

Start Up Your DiskStation

8

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant

9

Learn More

9

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indicator Table

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Chapter

Before You Start

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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.

Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.

Package Contents

Main unit x 1

AC power cord x 1

AC power adapter x 1

RJ-45 LAN cable x 1

Screws for hard drives x 10

Screws for fixing the Synology case x 3

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No.

Article Name

Location

Description

 

 

 

 

1

Status Indicator

 

Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED

 

Indicator Table".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

LAN Indicator

 

Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see

 

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

 

 

 

 

 

Front Panel

 

3

Disk Indicator

Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:

 

 

LED Indicator Table".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

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.

 

 

 

 

5

Fan

 

Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the

 

DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

LAN Port

 

Connect a network cable here.

 

 

 

 

7

USB 2.0 Port

 

Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the

USB 3.0 Port

 

DiskStation here. The USB 3.0 port is colored blue.

 

 

 

 

Back Panel

 

 

 

1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP address,

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RESET Button

 

DNS server, and password for the admin account.

 

2. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold again until

 

 

 

you hear three beep sounds to return the DiskStation to “Not Installed” status

 

 

 

so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.

 

 

 

 

9

Kensington

 

Attach a Kensington security lock here.

Security Slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Power Port

 

Connect the AC power adapter here.

 

 

 

 

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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.

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. 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.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries appropriately.

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