Synology FlashStation FS2017 Manual

Synology FlashStation FS2017
Hardware Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Package Contents 3
Synology FlashStation at a Glance 4
Safety Instructions 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6
Install Drives 6
Start Up Your FlashStation 7
Add a RAM Module 8
Add a Network Interface Card 11
Replace System Fan 13
Replace Malfunctioning PSU 14
Chapter 3: Install DSM on FlashStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant 15
Learn More 15
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 FlashStation, 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 FlashStation.
Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.
Package Contents
Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 2
Screws for 2.5” drives x 100
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4Chapter 1: Before You Start
Synology FlashStation at a Glance
No. Article Name Location Description
1 Power Button and
Indicator
Front
1. Press to power on the FlashStation.
2. To power off the FlashStation, press and hold until you hear a beep
sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2 Status Indicator Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
3 Alert Indicator Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature. For more information,
see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
4 Beep Off Button Press to deactivate the beeping sound that is emitted when a malfunction
occurs.
5 Drive Status Indicator Displays the status of drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
6 Drive Tray Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.
7 Rail Kit Release Tab Push in and hold to release the FlashStation from the rail kit lock.1
8 Power Port
Back
Connect power cords here..
9 PSU Indicator and Beep
Off Button
1. Displays the status of the power supply unit (PSU). For more
information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
2. Press to deactivate the beeping sound that is emitted when a
malfunction occurs.
10 PSU Fan Disposes of excess heat and cools the PSU.
11 Console Port This port is reserved for manufacturing use only.
12 PCI Express Expansion
Slot Supports one PCIe x8 add-on network interface card.
13 SAS OUT Port Connect Synology Expansion Unit to the SAS OUT port on the right
side.2
14 1GbE LAN Port Connect RJ-45 network cables here.
15 10GBase-T LAN Port Connect RJ-45 network cables here.
16 USB 3.0 Port Connect external drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the
FlashStation here.
17 RESET Button
1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP
address, DNS server, and password for the admin account.
2. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold
again until you hear three beep sounds to return the FlashStation
to “Not Installed” status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be
reinstalled.
1For more information about the rail kit installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide that comes with the rail kit.
2The SAS OUT port on the left side is reserved for manufacturing use only. For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your
FlashStation, 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.
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.

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation
• A screwdriver
• At least one 2.5” SSD (SAS/SATA) or HDD (SAS only) (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 Open the drive tray.
a Find the small button located on the bottom side of the drive tray handle. Press the button down, and the
drive tray handle will pop out.
b Pull the drive tray handle out as illustrated.
2 Place the drive in the drive tray. Tighten screws into the four spots indicated below to secure the drive.
3 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay.
Note: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the drive might not be able to function properly.
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4 Push the handle inward to secure the drive tray.
5 Push the switch on the drive tray handle to the bottom to lock the drive tray.
6 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other drives you have prepared.
7 Drives are numbered as shown below.
Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommend all installed drives be the same size in order to optimize
drive capacity usage.
Start Up Your FlashStation
1 Connect one end of each power cord to the power ports located on the back of the FlashStation and the other
end to a power outlet.
2 Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports and the other end to your switch, router, or hub.
3 Press the power button to turn on the FlashStation.
Congratulations! Your FlashStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Add a RAM Module
The optional Synology RAM module is designed for FlashStation memory expansion. Follow the steps below to
install, check, or remove a RAM module on your FlashStation.
To install a RAM module:
1 Shut down your FlashStation. Disconnect all cables from your FlashStation to prevent any possible damage.
2 Remove the rear top cover.
a Remove the screw on the back of your FlashStation.
b Pull the rear top cover, and put it aside.
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Note: When you remove the rear top cover, you expose sensitive internal components. Avoid touching anything other
than the memory assembly when you remove or add memory.

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3 Insert the new memory module into the slot:
a Push the retaining clips on the slot out to the sides.
b Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the memory slot.
c Push down on the memory module with rm and even pressure. The retaining clips will snap into position as
the module is correctly inserted.
Important: For normal operations, you must insert your RAM modules into the white slots rst.
Note: Hold the memory module by its edges, and do not touch the gold connectors.

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4 Put back the rear top cover you lifted in step 2.
a Align the hexagons on the sides of the rear top cover with the slots on the chassis’ edge, and push the rear
top cover back in position.
b Put back and fasten the screw you removed in step 2-a.
To make sure FlashStation recognizes the new memory capacity:
1 Log in to DSM as admin or a user belonging to the administrators group.
2 Check Total Physical Memory in Control Panel > Info Center.
If your FlashStation does not recognize the memory or fails to start up, check if the RAM module has been
installed properly.
To remove a RAM module:
1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “To install a RAM module” to shut down your FlashStation, disconnect the cables, and
then remove the rear top cover.
2 Disengage the memory retaining clips by pushing them outwards, and the module will pop out of the slot.
3 Follow step 4 in “To install a RAM module” to put back the rear top cover.