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Quick Installation Guide
Synology DiskStation DS213
Synology_QIG_DS213_20120515
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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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Screws for 3.5” hard drives x 10
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
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AC power adapter x 1
RJ-45 LAN cable x 1
Installation disc x 1
Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 10
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Synology DiskStation at a Glance
No. Article Name Location Description
The LED indicators are used to display the status of the internal disk and the
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LED Indicators Front Panel
SD Card Slot Front Panel
USB 2.0 Port Front Panel
USB 3.0 Ports Back Panel
Copy Button Front Panel
Power Button Front Panel
Fan Back Panel
RESET Button Back Panel
LAN Port Back Panel
Power Port Back Panel
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table" on
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The Synology DiskStation offers SD card slot for accessing a SD card.
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
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.
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.
The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. If the fan is
malfunctioning, the system will play beep sounds.
1. To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation.
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Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not
Do not place the Synology product on a cart, table, or desk, which is not stable to avoid the
The power cord must plug in to the right supply voltage. Make sure that the supplied AC voltage
Safety Instructions
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.
product from falling over.
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
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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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