Synology DiskStation DS416slim User manual

Synology DiskStation DS416slim
Quick Installation Guide

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 8
Replace Malfunctioning Fan 9
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant 12
Learn More 12
Appendix A: Specications
Appendix 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 2
Drive tray label x 1 Base x 1 Screws for 2.5” drives x 18
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Synology DiskStation at a Glance
No. Article Name Location Description
1 Status Indicator
Side Panel
Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED
Indicator Table".
2 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.
3 LAN Indicator
Front Panel
Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table”.
4 Disk Indicator Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
5 USB 3.0 Ports Front & Back
Panel
Connect external drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the DiskStation
here.
6 LAN Ports
Back Panel
Connect a network cable here.
7 Drive Trays Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.
8 Kensington
Security Slot Attach a Kensington security lock here.
9 RESET Button
1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP address,
DNS server, and passwords 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 DiskStation to “Not Installed” status
so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.
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.

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation
• A screwdriver
• At least one 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 Pull and remove one of the drive trays.
2 Place a drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray over and tighten the screws provided to secure the drive in place,
as illustrated below.
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3 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay.
Important: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly.
4 Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives.
5 Drives are numbered as illustrated below. (You can use the included drive tray labels to label the number of
each drive tray.)
6 Place the DiskStation on the included base for better ventilation and to prevent foreign objects from entering
the fan.
Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommend that all installed drives are of the same size to make the
best use of drive capacity.

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Start Up Your DiskStation
1 Snap the provided plug adapter to the AC power adapter. Note that the plug adapter that comes with your
DiskStation varies depending on your region. The image below is for reference only.
2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to a
power outlet.
3 Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to your
switch, router, or hub.

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4 Press the power button on the side panel to turn on your DiskStation.
Replace Malfunctioning Fan
If the cooling fan located on the bottom of the DiskStation malfunctions, please follow the steps below to remove
and replace the malfunctioning fan with a new one.
1 Power down the DiskStation and remove the power cord.
2 Turn the DiskStation upside down. Lift and open fan case.
3 Find and carefully unplug the power cord of the fan.

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4 Remove the screws from the fan case and slide out the malfunctioning fan.
5 Slide a new fan into the fan case. Tighten the screws to secure the fan in place.
6 Plug the fan power cord into the DiskStation, as illustrated below.