ASUSTOR AS7009RD User manual

Quick Installation Guide
For Network Attached Storage
Ver.2.3.1111

ASUSTOR NAS Quick Installation Guide
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...............................................................10
3.3 Upgrading System Memory .............................................................................11
3.3.1 Notes and Precautions.................................................................................11
3.3.2 Parts and Tools Needed ...............................................................................12
3.3.3 Removing the Cover....................................................................................12
3.3.4 Installing Memory.......................................................................................13
3.3.5 Replacing the Cover ....................................................................................14
3.4 Expansion Card Installation.............................................................................15
3.5 Rail Kit Installation.........................................................................................16
4. Software Installation Guide ..................................................................................18
4.1 CD Installation...............................................................................................18
4.1.1 Windows Users...........................................................................................18
4.1.2 Mac Users..................................................................................................19
4.2 Web Installation.............................................................................................20
4.3 Installation Using a Direct Connection...............................................................20
5. Appendix ...........................................................................................................21
5.1 LED Indicators...............................................................................................21
5.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................22
5.3 Rating Label..................................................................................................22
5.4 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................23
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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: AS7009RD, AS7009RDX, AS7012RD, AS7012RDX
Contents AS7009RD/RDX AS7012RD/RDX
NAS device
Power cord
2 2
RJ45 network cable
4 4
Screws for use with 3.5” HDD
36 48
Screws for use with 2.5” HDD
36 48
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.
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•Mount the hard disk to the disk tray
o3.5-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.
o2.5-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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•Once the latch is secure, you can lock it in place using the disk tray lock. Using a
flathead screwdriver, turn the lock counterclockwise to lock the latch mechanism.
Turning the lock clockwise will unlock it.
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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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