Synology RS812RP, RS812, rackstation RS214, RackStation RS812+, RackStation RS812RP+ Quick Installation Manual

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Synology RackStation RS812+/RS812RP+

Quick Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Synology RackStation 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 RackStation ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Add a RAM Module on RackStation ................................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation

Install from Windows ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

Install from Mac OS X ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

Install from Linux ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

Learn More ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indication Table

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Chapter 1: Before You Start

Before you start setting up RackStation, 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 RackStation from any
damages.

Package Contents

Main Unit x 1 AC power cord x 1

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Installation disc x 1

Rack mount kit x 2

Screws for 3.5" hard drives x 20 Screws for 2.5" hard drives x 20 Rack mount kit screw x 5

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AC power cord: RS812+ x1; RS812RP+ x2

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Synology RackStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1) Power Button

Front

Panel

The power button is used to turn Synology RackStation on or off.

To turn off Synology RackStation, press the Power Button and hold it until
you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.

2) LED Indicators

Front

Panel

The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Table" on
Page 18.

3) Beep off Button

Front

Panel

The beep off button is used to turn off the beep sound of
Synology RackStation.

4) Hard Drive Trays

Front

Panel

The hard drive trays are designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology RackStation.

5) USB Ports

Back

Panel

The Synology RackStation offers USB ports for adding additional external
hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.

6)

Fans

Back

Panel

The fans are built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology RackStation. If
any of the fans is malfunctioning, the system will play beep sounds.

7)

eSATA Port

Back

Panel

The eSATA port is used to connect external SATA disk or Synology
Expansion Unit

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to Synology RackStation.

RESET Button

Back

Panel

1. To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.

2. To reinstall the Synology RackStation.

9) LAN 1

Back

Panel

The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology RackStation.

10)

LAN 2

11) Console Port

Back

Panel

This port is used for manufacturing purpose only.

12) Power Port

Back

Panel

The power port is where you connect the power cord to Synology
RackStation.

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For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your RackStation, 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.

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.

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.

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

1 Pull the hard drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the hard drive tray.

2 Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten the screws to secure the

hard disk.
 For 3.5" Hard Disk:

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 For 2.5" Hard Disk:

3 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.

Important: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the hard disk might not be able to function

properly.

4 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place.

5 Repeat the steps above to assemble all hard disks you have prepared.
6 Fix the two rack mount kits on both sides with their screws provided.

7 The disks' positions are numbered as shown below.

Note: If you want to set up a RAID set, it is recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make

the best use of hard disk capacity.