ASUSTOR AS-609RS User manual

Quick Installation Guide
For Network Attached Storage
Ver.2.1.2.0319

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Table of Contents
Notices.........................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions ..........................................................................................................4
1. Package Contents .................................................................................................5
2. Optional Accessories..............................................................................................6
3. Hardware Installation Guide ...................................................................................7
3.1. Hard Disk Installation.......................................................................................7
3.2. Connecting and Powering on the NAS .................................................................9
3.3 Upgrading System Memory .............................................................................10
3.3.1 Notes and Precautions.................................................................................10
3.3.2 Parts and Tools Needed ...............................................................................10
3.3.3 Removing the Cover....................................................................................11
3.3.4 Installing Memory .......................................................................................12
3.3.5 Replacing the Cover ....................................................................................13
3.4 Rail Kit Installation.........................................................................................14
4. Software Installation Guide ..................................................................................17
4.1. CD Installation...............................................................................................17
4.1.1. Windows Users..........................................................................................17
4.1.2. Mac Users.................................................................................................18
4.2. Web Installation.............................................................................................19
4.3. Installation Using a Direct Connection...............................................................19
5. Appendix ...........................................................................................................20
5.1. LED Indicators...............................................................................................20
5.2. Rear Panel ....................................................................................................21
5.3. Rating Label..................................................................................................21
5.4. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................21

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC
"Electromagnetic compatibility" and IEC60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition)+A1:2009 "Information technology
equipment-Safety ".”

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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions will increase the life of the NAS. Follow all precautions and instructions.
Electrical safety
•Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning.
•Use only the bundled power adapter. Using other power adapters may damage your device.
•Ensure that you plug the power adapter to the correct power input rating. Check the label on the power
adapter for the power rating.
Operation safety
•DO NOT place this product in a location where it may get wet.
•Place this product on a flat and stable surface.
•Use this product in environments with an ambient temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
•DO NOT block the air vents on the case of this product. Always provide proper ventilation for this product.
•DO NOT insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents. If you encounter technical problems with this
product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT attempt to repair this product
yourself.
DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable
proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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1.
P
Pa ac ck ka ag ge e C Co on nt te en nt ts s
Applicable Models: AS-604RD, AS-604RS, AS-609RD, AS-609RS
Contents
AS-604RD/RS
AS-609RD/RS
NAS device
Power cord
AS-604RD
AS-604RS
AS-609RD
AS-609RS
2
1
2
1
RJ45 network cable
2
2
Screws for use with 3.5”HDD
16
36
Screws for use with 2.5”HDD
16
36
Installation CD
1
1
Quick Start Guide
1
1

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2.
O
Op pt ti io on na al l A Ac cc ce es ss so or ri ie es s
The items below may be purchased from the ASUSTOR Accessories Store
(http://shop.asustor.com). Other items such as HDMI cables (2M recommended), wireless RF
keyboards, mice and remote controls along with Bluetooth keyboards and mice are purchased
separately.
AS-RC10
AS-RAM1G
AS-RAM2G
10 Key IR Remote Control
1GB DDR3-1333 204Pin SO-
DIMM RAM Module
2GB DDR3-1333 204Pin SO-
DIMM RAM Module
AS-250W
AS-150W
AS-60W
250W Flex Power Supply
150W Flex Power Supply
60W Power Adaptor
AS-Tray
AS-Rail
AS-IR
Black HDD tray for 2.5 & 3.5-
inch HDD
Rail kit for 1U/2U Rack-
Mounted System
USB IR Receiver for AS-6
AS-RCU
IR Remote Control with USB
IR Receiver for AS-6

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3.
H
Ha ar rd dw wa ar re e I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n G Gu ui id de e
All data stored on the hard disk(s) will be erased and CANNOT be recovered.
Please back up all important data before initializing the system.
3.1.Hard Disk Installation
 Press the button on the lower portion of the hard disk tray to release the latch.
 Using the latch, gently pull the disk tray out of the disk bay.
 Mount the hard disk to the disk tray
o 3.5-inch hard disks: Place the hard disk into the disk tray, making sure that
the mounting holes on the sides of the hard disk and disk tray are lined up.
Secure the drive with four screws.

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o 2.5-inch hard disks and SSD hard disks: Place the hard disk into the area of
the disk tray outlined in red (see picture below). Make sure that the mounting
holes on the bottom of the hard disk and disk tray are lined up. Secure the
drive with four screws.
 Slide the disk tray onto the rails of the disk bay. Using the latch, gently push the
disk tray all the way into the disk bay. Secure the disk tray in place by pushing down
on the latch. The latch should close easily and snap in with an audible ‘click’. Please
make sure that the disk tray is pushed all the way into the disk bay before
attempting to secure the latch.

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3.2. Connecting and Powering on the NAS
 Connect the NAS to its power supply.
 Connect the NAS to your router, switch or hub using an Ethernet cable.
 Press and hold down the power button for 1 –2 seconds until the blue power LED
indicator is lit. This indicates that the NAS is now powered on. While the NAS is being
powered on, the green system status LED indicator will flash and the blue network
LED indicator will be lit as well.
 The NAS is ready for operation once the green system status LED indicator has
stopped flashing and remains steadily lit. At this time, you should also hear a ‘beep’
from the system buzzer. Hardware installation is now complete. Please move on to
the software installation guide to configure your system settings.

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3.3 Upgrading System Memory
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3. .3 3. .1 1 N No ot te es s a an nd d P Pr re ec ca au ut ti io on ns s
All AS 6 Series NAS devices support up to 3GB of memory. Before adding or removing
memory modules, please read the following precautions thoroughly.
 Your NAS and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connector
technology. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we
recommend that:
 You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module.
 You should not install a memory module by yourself, if you are not familiar with
upgrading memory on a computer.
 You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover.
 Addition or removal of memory modules by yourself may result in an accident or
malfunction of your NAS caused by breakage of the slot and module or a connection
mistake. In this case, a repair fee will be charged.
 Be careful not to injure your hands or fingers with sharp edges of the memory module,
inner components, or circuit boards of your NAS.
 ASUSTOR does not guarantee that third party memory modules will work in your NAS.
 Be sure to turn off your NAS and peripherals and disconnect all attachments and
connection cables before adding or removing memory modules.
 To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge to memory modules, follow the
instructions below:
 Do not work at a location that produces static electricity easily, such as on a carpet.
 Before adding or removing memory modules, touch an external metal object other
than your NAS to ground yourself and eliminate static electricity. Do not touch any
metal parts inside the NAS.
 Do not insert a memory module into the slot facing in the wrong direction. It may cause
damage to the module or slot, or cause the circuit board to catch fire.
 Use a screwdriver that matches the size of the screws.
 Do not remove or loosen screws that are not specified to be removed.
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3. .3 3. .2 2 P Pa ar rt ts s a an nd d T To oo ol ls s N Ne ee ed de ed d
 Phillips head screwdriver
 Compatible Memory (DDR3 1333MHz SO-DIMM )

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Brand
Type
Model
Size
ADATA
SDRAM
EL73I1A08
1 GB
ADATA
SDRAM
EL73I1B0873ZV
2 GB
Unigen
SDRAM
UG12U7400M8SU-ACO
1 GB
Unigen
SDRAM
UG25U6400N8SU-ACO
2 GB
Kingston
SDRAM
KVR1333D3S8S9/2G
2 GB
M
Mo or re e
Memory Compatibility List
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3. .3 3. .3 3 R Re em mo ov vi in ng g t th he e C Co ov ve er r
 Shutdown the NAS by selecting [Shut down] from the ADM User Menu.
 Disconnect all cables and devices connected to the NAS including the power cord.
 Use a screwdriver to loosen the three screws found on the rear of the NAS as shown
in the illustration.
 Grip the cover from both sides with two hands and then gently push it back to
remove it from the chassis.

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3. .3 3. .4 4 I In ns st ta al ll li in ng g M Me em mo or ry y
 When inserting the memory module into the empty slot, please make sure to align
the notches on the module with the notches in the slot.
 Diagonally slide in the memory module (as shown in the illustration) making sure
that the memory module’s connectors are fully inserted into the slot.
 Using two fingers, carefully push down and then back on the memory module until it
clicks into place. You should be able to hear an audible “click”.

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3. .3 3. .5 5 R Re ep pl la ac ci in ng g t th he e C Co ov ve er r
 Replace the cover and tighten the three screws that were removed previously.
 Reconnect all cables including the power cord and then start up the NAS.

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3.4 Rail Kit Installation
 Take out the two rail assemblies.
 Fully extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward.
 Press down on the release tab and pull the inner rail out.
 Separate the inner rail from the outer assembly.

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 Line up the holes on the inner rail with the pegs on the system chassis and push the
inner rail all the way in.
 Mount the inner rails to the system chassis using the provided mounting screws.
 Mount the outer rail assembly to your rack. Please note that both the front and back
of the outer rail assembly will need to be fastened to the rack with two screws.
 Align the rails and push the system chassis all the way into the rack.

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4.
S
So of ft tw wa ar re e I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n G Gu ui id de e
There are 3 different installation methods that you can choose from. Please select the method
most suitable for you. If you do not have a CD drive, you can go to the download section of the
ASUSTOR website (http://www.asustor.com/service/downloads) to download the latest software.
4.1.CD Installation
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4. .1 1. .1 1. . W Wi in nd do ow ws s U Us se er rs s
 Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD drive and then select “Start” from
the autorun CD-menu.
 The installation wizard will install ASUSTOR Control Center onto your computer. After
ASUSTOR Control Center has been installed, it will automatically begin to scan your
network for ASUSTOR NAS devices.
 Select your NAS from the list and follow the installation wizard’s instructions to
complete the configuration process.

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4. .1 1. .2 2. . M Ma ac c U Us se er rs s
 Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD drive and then select “Quick
Install” from the autorun CD-menu.
 The installation wizard will install ASUSTOR Control Center onto your computer. At
this time you can also choose whether or not you want to install Download Assistant.
After ASUSTOR Control Center has been installed, it will automatically begin to scan
your network for ASUSTOR NAS devices.
 Select your NAS from the list and follow the installation wizard’s instructions to
complete the configuration process.

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4.2. Web Installation
 If you already know your NAS’s current IP address, you can open up a web browser
and enter in your NAS’s IP address (for example: http://192.168.1.168:8000) to
begin initialization.
 Please follow the instructions from the installation wizard to complete the
configuration process.
4.3. Installation Using a Direct Connection
Please see section 5.4 Troubleshooting for installation instructions.

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5.
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Ap pp pe en nd di ix x
5.1.LED Indicators
LED
Indicator
Color
Description
State
Power
Blue
Steadily lit
Power on
Flashing
Waking from sleep mode (S3)
Orange
Steadily lit
Sleep mode (S3)
Flashes every 10 seconds
LED night mode
Inspection
Blue
Steadily lit
Inspection light activated
System
Status
Green
Flashing
Powering on
Steadily lit
System ready
Network
Blue
Steadily lit
Network port connected
Hard Disk
Green
Steadily lit
Hard disk ready
Flashing
Data access in progress
Red
Steadily lit
Hard disk abnormality
1. Power LED Indicator
2. Inspection LED Indicator
3. System Status LED Indicator
4. Network LED Indicator
5. Hard Disk LED Indicator