Synology Disk Station DS1010+, DS710 Plus Quick Installation Manual

Disk Station DS1010+

Quick Installation Guide

DS1010+11182009

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Table of Contents

TOC

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Chapter 1: Before You Start

3 Package Contents
4 Safety Instructions

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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

5 Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation
5 Install Hard Disks
9 Start Up Your DS1010+

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Chapter 3: Install DS1010+ Firmware

10 Install from Windows
12 Install from Mac OS X
14 Install from Linux
17 Learn More

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Before you start setting up DS1010+, 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 DS1010+ from any damages.

Package Contents

Main Unit x 1 AC power cord x 1

2M RJ-45 LAN cable x 2

Installation CD x 1

Screws for 3.5” hard drives x 24

Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 24

Before You Start

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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.

Keep Synology product upright. Do not lay it down horizontally.

Do not place the Synology product close to any liquid.

Before cleaning, unplug the power cord rst. 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.

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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

Slide the Lock switch upward to unlock the handle of one of the hard drive trays.1

Press the lower part of the hard drive tray to pop out the handle.2

Press to
pop out
the handle.

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Pull the handle to remove the hard drive tray from DS1010+.3

Load the hard disk in the hard drive tray.4

For 3.5” Hard Disk: a Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray, and then tighten
the screws to secure the hard disk.

For 2.5” Hard Disk: b 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.