Package Contents 3
Synology DVA3221 at a Glance 4
LED Indicator Table 5
Hardware Specication6
Optional Accessories 7
Spare Parts 7
Safety Instructions 8
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Component Installation 9
Install Drives 9
Start Up Your Network Video Recorder 11
Expand the Memory of the Network Video Recorder 12
Chapter 3: System Maintenance
Replace System Fan 15
Initial Troubleshooting Guide 17
Chapter 4: Install DSM on Network Video Recorder
Install DSM with Web Assistant 18
Learn More 18
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Chapter
Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new Network Video Recorder, 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 Network Video Recorder.
Note:
All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may dier from the actual product.
Package Contents
Main unit x 1AC power cord x 1
RJ-45 LAN cable x 2
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Screws for 2.5" hard drives x 18
Hard drive tray key x 2
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Synology DVA3221 at a Glance
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No.Article NameLocationDescription
Drive Status
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Indicator
Drive Tray LockLock or unlock drive trays.
Drive TrayInstall drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.
Status Indicator
Alert Indicator
Front
LAN Indicator
Displays the status of each drive. For more information, see "LED
Indicator Table".
Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "LED
Indicator Table".
Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature. For more information,
see "LED Indicator Table".
Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see
"LED Indicator Table".
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1. Press to power on your Network Video Recorder.
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Power Button
2. To power o your Network Video Recorder, press and hold until you
hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
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USB 3.0 Port
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Fan
eSATA Port 1Connect Synology Expansion Unit1 to the Network Video Recorder here.
LAN PortConnect network cable here.
USB 3.0 Port
eSATA Port 2Connect Synology Expansion Unit1 to the Network Video Recorder here.
Kensington
Rear
Security Slot
Power PortConnect power cord here.
COM PortConnect a POS device here.
Connect external hard drives or other USB devices to the Network Video
Recorder here.
Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions,
the Network Video Recorder will emit a beeping sound.
Connect external hard drives or other USB devices to the Network Video
Recorder here.
Attach a Kensington security lock here.
1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the IP address,
admin
account to default.
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RESET Button
DNS server, and password for the
2. Press and hold until you hear a beep, then press and hold again until
you hear three beeps to return the Network Video Recorder to “Not
Installed” status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.
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For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your Network Video Recorder, please visit
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www.synology.com
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LED Indicator Table
LED IndicatorColorStatusDescription
Power
STATUS
ALERT
Disk Status Indicator
(on tray)
Front LAN
Blue
StaticPowered on
BlinkingBooting up/Shutting down
OPowered o
GreenStaticVolume normal
Volume degraded/Volume crashed
OrangeBlinking
Volume not created
DSM not installed
OHDD hibernation
OrangeBlinkingFan failure/Over temperature
OSystem normal
StaticDrive ready and idle
Green
BlinkingAccessing drive
OrangeStaticDrive error
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ONo internal drive
StaticNetwork connected
Green
BlinkingNetwork active
ONo network
GreenStatic1 Gbps connection
Rear LAN
(on right side of jack)
OrangeStatic100 Mbps connection
O10 Mbps connection/No network
StaticNetwork connected
Rear LAN
(on left side of jack)
Green
BlinkingNetwork active
ONo network
Note: Model specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
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Please try to restart your Network Video Recorder or re-insert the drive(s), then run the HDD/SSD manufacturer's diagnostic tool to check
the health status of the drives. If you can sign in to DSM, please run the built-in S.M.A.R.T. test to scan the drives. If the problem remains
unresolved, please contact Synology Technical Support for help.