Synology DiskStation DS214se User manual

Synology DiskStation DS214se
Quick Installation Guide
Synology_QIG_DS214se_20130820

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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
Start up your DiskStation................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant........................................................................................................................................ 8
Learn More .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
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
Screws for hard drives x 10 Screws for case x 3 RJ-45 LAN cable x 1

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance
No. Item 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 network status of the DiskStation. For more information, see
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
3) Disk Indicator Displays the status of the internal hard disks. 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 indicator 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) USB 2.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to your
DiskStation here.
7) 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.
8) LAN Port Connect network cables here.
9) Power Port Connect the AC adapter to the DiskStation here.
10) 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 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 already 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 Push the upper case in the direction as shown below. Lift the upper case and set it aside.
2 Install hard disks:
For 3.5" Hard Disks: Slide the hard disk into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it’s firmly
connected to the SATA connector. Secure the hard disk with the screws provided.
For 2.5" Hard Disk:
a Place the hard disk in the 2.5" Disk Holder (Type C, sold separately), and then tighten the 2.5" screws to
secure the hard disk.

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b Slide the 2.5" Disk Holder into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until the hard disk is firmly
connected to the SATA connector. Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws.
3 Repeat the steps above to install the other hard disk if you have prepared one.
4 The position of hard disks is as follows:
Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, it is recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to
make the best use of hard disk capacity.
5 Replace the upper case, and tighten the screws on the back panel.
Start up your DiskStation
1 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.
2 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub.
3 Press the power button to turn on the DiskStation.
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 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 find.synology.com
b diskstation:5000
4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and find your DiskStation within the local
network. The status of your DiskStation should be Not Installed.
5 Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the onscreen instructions.
Note:
1. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.
2. Both the DiskStation and the computer must be in the same local network.
3. The DiskStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.
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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Appendix A:Specifications
Item DS214se
Internal HDD 3.5" or 2.5" SATA(II) x 2
Max. Capacity 8TB (2 x 4TB hard drives)
External HDD Interface USB 2.0 x 2
LAN Port Gigabit x 1
Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 100 x 225.5
Weight (kg) 0.87
Supported Clients
‧Windows XP onward
‧Mac OS X 10.5 onward
‧Ubuntu 9.04 onward
Max. User Accounts 512
Max. Group Accounts 128
Max. Shared Folders 256
Max. Concurrent Connections 64
File System ‧EXT4
‧EXT3, FAT, NTFS (External disk only)
Volume Type ‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1‧Synology Hybrid RAID
Agency Certifications ‧FCC Class B ‧CE Class B ‧BSMI Class B
HDD Hibernation 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‧简体中文
Environmental Requirements
‧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 (2,000m)
Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

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Appendix
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Appendix B:LED Indicator Table
LED Indicator Color Status Description
STATUS
Green Static Volume Normal
Orange
Static Available volume space < 1GB or 1%
Blinking
Disk crashed / Volume degraded or crashed
No volume
Off HDD hibernation
Front LAN
Green
Static Network connected
Blinking Network active
Off No network
DISK 1~2
Green
Static Disk ready
Blinking Accessing disk
Orange Static Disk error
Off HDD hibernation / No internal disk
Power
Blue
Static Powered on
Blinking Booting up or shutting down
Off Powered off
Rear LAN (on upper side
of jack)
Orange
Static Network connected
Blinking Network active
Off No network
Rear LAN (on lower side
of jack)
Green Static Network connected
Off No network
Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.