Synology DiskStation DS214play User manual

Synology DiskStation DS214play
Quick Installation Guide
Synology_QIG_DS214play_20130902

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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.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant........................................................................................................................................ 9
Learn More .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: LED Indicator Table

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Chapter 1: Before You Start
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 cord x 1
AC power adapter x 1
RJ-45 LAN cable x 1
Screws for 2.5” drives x 10

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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 installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
4) SD Card Slot Insert SD cards here.
5) USB 2.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the
DiskStation here.
6) Copy Button Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB flash disk,
etc.). Press the copy button to copy data from the connected USB device to
internal drives.
7) 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.
8) Fan
Back Panel
Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the
DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.
9) USB 3.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the
DiskStation here.
10) 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
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.
group.
11) LAN Port Connect network cables here.
12) eSATA Port Connect external SATA disks here.
13) Power Port Connect AC adapter here.
14) Kensington
Security Slot Attach a Kensington lock here.

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Safety Instructions
Keep away from direct sunlight and 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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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation
A screwdriver (only for 2.5 drives)
At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit www.synology.com for compatible drive models.)
Warning:
Install Drives
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.
1 Remove the drive bay cover from the front panel.
2 Push the latch upward and pull the handle to remove the drive tray.
3 Load drives in the drive trays.
For 3.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive in the drive
tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the drive in place.

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For 2.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and store them in a safe
place. Place the drive in the blue area (shown below) of the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and
tighten the screws to secure the drive in place.
4 Make sure the side marked with "UP" is facing up, and insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay. You
should hear a click when the tray is locked into place.
5 If you have prepared a second drive, repeat the steps above to install it.
6 Drives are numbered as shown below:
7 Secure the drive bay cover to the front of the unit.

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Note:
Start Up Your DiskStation
If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended that all installed drives are of the same size to make
the best use of drive capacity.
1 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC
power adapter, and the other to the power outlet.
3 Press the power button.
Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

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Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
After hardware setup is finished, 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
1 Power on the DiskStation.
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.
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 find.synology.com
b diskstation:5000
4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and find 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.
1. The DiskStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.
Note:
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.

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Appendix
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AppendixA:Specifications
Item DS214play
Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SATA (II) x 2
Max. Capacity 8TB (2 x 4TB HDD)
Hot Swappable Drive Yes
External Device Ports
‧USB 3.0 x 2
‧USB 2.0 x 1
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LAN Port
eSATA x 1
Gigabit x 1
USBCopy Yes
SDCopy Yes
Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 108 x 233.2
Weight (kg) 1.27
Supported Clients ‧Windows XP onward
‧Mac OS X 10.5 onward
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Max. User Accounts
Ubuntu 9.04 onward
2048
Max. Group Accounts 256
Max. Shared Folders 256
Max. Concurrent Connections 256
File Systems ‧EXT4
‧EXT3,
Supported RAID Types
FAT, NTFS (External disk only)
‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1
‧Synology Hybrid RAID (
Agency Certifications
1-Disk Fault Tolerance)
‧FCC Class B ‧CE Class B ‧
HDD Hibernation
BSMI Class B
Yes
Scheduled Power On/Off Yes
Wake on LAN Yes
Language Localization ‧English ‧Deutsch ‧Français ‧Italiano ‧Español ‧Dansk ‧Norsk ‧Svensk
‧Nederlands ‧Русский ‧Polski ‧Magyar ‧Português do Brasil ‧Português Europeu
‧Türkçe ‧Český ‧日本語 ‧한국어 ‧繁體中文 ‧
Environment Requirements
简体中文
‧Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
‧Frequency: 50/60Hz
‧Operating Temperature: 40 to 95˚F (5 to 35˚C)
‧Storage Temperature: 15 to 155˚F (-10 to 70˚C)
‧Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
‧Maximum Operating Altitude: 6,500 feet (2,000 m)
Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.