Synology DS115j User manual

Synology DiskStation DS115j
Quick Installation Guide
Synology_QIG_DS115j_20140616

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
PackageContents 3
SynologyDiskStationataGlance 4
SafetyInstructions 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
ToolsandPartsforDriveInstallation 6
InstallDrives 6
StartUpYourDiskStation 7
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
InstallDSMwithWebAssistant 9
LearnMore 9
Appedix A: Specications
Appedix B: LED Indicator Table

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ThankyouforpurchasingthisSynologyproduct!BeforesettingupyournewDiskStation,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DiskStation.
Package Contents
Main unit x 1 AC power adapter x 1
RJ-45 LAN cable x 1
Screws for hard drives x 6
Screws for case x 3
Before You Start

4 Chapter1:BeforeYouStart
Synology DiskStation at a Glance
No. Article Name Location Description
1 StatusIndicator
FrontPanel
Displaysthestatusofthesystem.Formoreinformation,see"AppendixB:
LEDIndicatorTable".
2 LANIndicator Displaysthestatusofthenetworkconnection.Formoreinformation,see
"AppendixB:LEDIndicatorTable".
3 DiskIndicator Displaysthestatusoftheinstalleddrive.Formoreinformation,see"Appendix
B:LEDIndicatorTable".
4 PowerButton
1. PresstopowerontheDiskStation.
2. TopowerofftheDiskStation,pressandholduntilyouhearabeepsound
andthePowerLEDstartsblinking.
5 Fan
BackPanel
Disposesofexcessheatandcoolsthesystem.Ifthefanmalfunctions,the
DiskStationwillemitabeepingsound.
6 LANPort Connectanetworkcablehere.
7 USB2.0Port Connectexternalharddrives,USBprinters,orotherUSBdevicestothe
DiskStationhere.
8 RESETButton
1. Pressandholduntilyouhearabeepsoundtorestorethedefault
IPaddress,DNSserver,andpasswordsforusersbelongingtothe
administratorsgroup.
2. Pressandholduntilyouhearabeepsound,thenpressandholdagain
untilyouhearthreebeepsoundstoreturntheDiskStationto“NotInstalled”
statussothatDiskStationManager(DSM)canbereinstalled.
9 Kensington
SecuritySlot AttachaKensingtonsecuritylockhere.
10 PowerPort ConnecttheACpoweradapterhere.

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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.
Placetheproductrightsideupatalltimes.
Donotplacenearanyliquids.
Beforecleaning,unplugthepowercord.Wipewithdamppapertowels.Donotusechemicalor
aerosolcleaners.
Topreventtheunitfromfallingover,donotplaceoncartsoranyunstablesurfaces.
Thepowercordmustplugintothecorrect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.
Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedwithanincorrecttype.Disposeofusedbatteriesappropriately.

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Tools and Parts for Drive Installation
• Ascrewdriver
• One3.5”or2.5”SATAdrive(pleasevisitwww.synology.comforcompatibledrivemodels.)
Warning:Ifyouinstalladrivethatcontainsdata,thesystemwillformatthedriveanderaseallexistingdata.Please
backupanyimportantdatabeforeinstallation.
Install Drives
1 Pushtheuppercaseinthedirectionasshownbelow.Lifttheuppercaseandsetitaside.
2 Installdrives:
• For 3.5” drives:Slidethedriveintotheharddrivebay,andpushitallthewayuntilit’srmlyconnectedto
theSATAconnector.Securethedrivewiththescrewsprovided.
• For 2.5” drives:
a Placethedriveinthe2.5"DiskHolder(TypeC,soldseparately),andthentightenthe2.5"screwsto
securethedrive.
Hardware Setup

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b Slidethe2.5"DiskHolderintotheharddrivebay,andpushitallthewayuntilthedriveisrmlyconnected
totheSATAconnector.SecuretheDiskHolderwiththeprovidedscrews.
3 Replacetheuppercase,andtightenthescrewsonthebackpanel.
Start Up Your DiskStation
1 Pushthebuttonontheadapterprovidedinthepackageandpullouttheplugcaseasillustratedbelow.
2 Slidetheplugadapterprovidedintotheslotsbypushingitdownward.Notethattheplugadapterthatcomes
withyourDiskStationvariesdependingonyourregion.Theimagebelowisforreferenceonly.

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3 ConnectoneendoftheACpoweradaptertothepowerportoftheDiskStation.Connecttheotherendtoa
poweroutlet.
4 UsetheLANcabletoconnecttheDiskStationtoyourswitch,router,orhub.
5 PressthepowerbuttontoturnontheDiskStation.
Congratulations!YourDiskStationisnowonlineanddetectablefromanetworkcomputer.

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Afterhardwaresetupisnished,pleaseinstallDiskStationManager(DSM)–Synology’sbrowser-based
operatingsystem–onyourDiskStation.
Install DSM with Web Assistant
YourDiskStationcomeswithabuilt-intoolcalledWeb Assistantthathelpsyoudownloadthelatestversionof
DSMfromtheInternetandinstallitonyourDiskStation.TouseWebAssistant,pleasefollowthestepsbelow.
1 PowerontheDiskStation.
2 OpenawebbrowseronacomputerconnectedtothesamenetworkastheDiskStation.
3 Entereitherofthefollowingintotheaddressbarofyourbrowser:
a nd.synology.com
b diskstation:5000
4 WebAssistantwillbelaunchedinyourwebbrowser.ItwillsearchforandndtheDiskStationwithinthelocal
network.ThestatusoftheDiskStationshouldbeNot Installed.
5 ClickConnecttostartthesetupprocessandfollowtheonscreeninstructions.
Note:
1. TheDiskStationmustbeconnectedtotheInternettoinstallDSMwithWebAssistant.
2. Suggestedbrowsers:Chrome,Firefox.
3. BoththeDiskStationandthecomputermustbeinthesamelocalnetwork.
Learn More
Congratulations!YourDiskStationisnowreadyforaction.Formoreinformationoronlineresourcesaboutyour
DiskStation,pleasevisitwww.synology.com.
Install DSM on DiskStation

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Item DS115j
Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SATA (II) x 1
Max. Capacity 5 TB (1 x 5 TB hard drive)
External Device Ports USB 2.0 x 2
LAN Port Gigabit x 1
Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 71 x 224
Weight (kg) 0.71
Supported Clients
• Windows XP onward
• Mac OS X 10.5 onward
• Ubuntu 9.04 onward
File Systems • Internal: EXT4
• External: EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ (Read only)
Supported RAID Types Basic
AgencyCertications • FCCClassB•CEClassB•BSMIClassB
HDD Hibernation Yes
Language Localization
Environment Requirements
• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50/60Hz
• OperatingTemperature:40to95˚F(5to35˚C)
• StorageTemperature:-5to140˚F(-20to60˚C)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
• Maximum Operating Altitude: 6,500 feet (2,000 m)
Note:Modelspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Pleaserefertowww.synology.com for the latest information.
Specications