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Synology DiskStation DS716+ 
Quick Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Package Contents |
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Synology DiskStation at a Glance |
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Safety Instructions |
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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation |
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Install Drives |
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Start Up Your DiskStation |
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Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant |
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Learn More |
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Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: LED Indicator Table
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Before You Start
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.
Package Contents
Main unit x 1 |
AC power cord x 1 |
AC power adapter x 1
Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 10 |
Hard drive tray key x 2 |
RJ-45 LAN cable x 2 |
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Synology DiskStation at a Glance
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Drive Tray |
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Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here. |
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Drive Status Indicator |
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Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B: |
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LED Indicator Table". |
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Drive Tray Lock |
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Lock or unlock drive trays. |
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Status Indicator |
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Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED |
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Indicator Table". |
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LAN Indicator |
Front Panel |
Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see |
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Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB flash disk, |
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Copy Button |
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etc.). Press the copy button to copy data from the connected USB device to |
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internal drives. |
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USB 3.0 Port |
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Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the |
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DiskStation here. |
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Power Button |
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1. Press to power on the DiskStation. |
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2. To power off the DiskStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and |
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the Power LED starts blinking. |
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Fan |
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Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the |
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DiskStation will emit a beeping sound. |
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LAN Port |
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Connect a network cable here. |
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Power Port |
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Connect AC power adapter here. |
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1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP address, |
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RESET Button |
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DNS server, and password for the admin account. |
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Back Panel |
2. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold again until |
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you hear three beep sounds to return the DiskStation to “Not Installed” status |
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so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled. |
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Kensington |
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Attach a Kensington security lock here. |
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Security Slot |
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USB 3.0 Port |
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Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the |
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DiskStation here. |
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eSATA Port |
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Connect external SATA drives or Synology Expansion Unit1 here. |
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1 For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.
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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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Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation
•A screwdriver (only for 2.5" drives)
•At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA 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 existing data. Please back up any important data before installation.
Install Drives
1 Press the lower part of the hard drive tray to pop out the handle.
2 Pull the hard drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the hard drive tray.
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