Synology DiskStation DS411 User manual

Synology DiskStation DS411/ DS411+II
Quick Installation Guide
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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 Hard Disk Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
Install Hard Disks................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Turn On Server ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
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 DiskStation, 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 DiskStation from any
damages.
Package Contents
Main Unit x 1 AC power cord x 1
AC power adapter x 1
Cable lock x 1 2M RJ-45 LAN cable x 1 Installation disc x 1
Screws for 3.5" hard drives x 18 Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 18
Screws for securing
hard disk trays x 8

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance
See below for the basic features on your DiskStation (using DS411+II for example).
No. Name Location Description
1) Power Button Front Panel
The power button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, 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
17.
3) USB Port Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
4) Fan Back Panel
The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start
automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will
beep every 1 second.
5) eSATA Port Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
7) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
8) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC power adapter to
Synology DiskStation.

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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.
Keep Synology product upright. Do not lay it down horizontally.
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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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, the 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 Remove the four screws fixed on the back cover.
2 Put the back cover down carefully.

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3 Lift the upper case and then pull it out.
4 You will see four hard disk trays. Pull one hard disk tray out.
If you are using 3.5” hard disks, place the hard disk into the hard disk tray. Secure the hard disk on the two
sides with the 4 screws (for securing 3.5” hard drives) provided.
If you are using 2.5” hard disks, align the hard disk with the 4 smaller holes on the hard disk tray, and secure
the hard disk from the bottom with the screws (for securing 2.5” hard drives) provided.

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5 Put the hard disk tray back in the DiskStation and repeat step 4 for each hard disk. Make sure the hard disk
trays are pushed all the way to the back.
6 If you are using 3.5" hard disks, tighten the screws to secure the hard disk tray in place.

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7 Place the upper case back to its position.
8 Attach the cable lock to the corresponding hole above the power port on the back cover. Make sure the cable
lock is hooked on the inner side of the back cover.
9 Close the back cover and fix it with the four screws.

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Turn on Server
1 Connect the AC adapter to the power port, fix the cable to the cable lock, and then plug the power cord into a
power socket.
2 Use the LAN cable to connect DiskStation to your switch/router/hub.
3 Press and hold the power button to turn on your DiskStation.
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Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.