Synology DiskStation DS3612xs User manual

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Synology DiskStation DS3612xs
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............................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation ........................................................................................................... 7
Install Hard Disks ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Start Up Your DiskStation ................................................................................................................................. 10
Add a RAM Module on DiskStation................................................................................................................... 11
Add a Network Interface Card on DiskStation................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Install from Windows ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Install from Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Install from Linux ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Learn More........................................................................................................................................................ 19
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
2M RJ-45 LAN cable x 4
Installation disc x 1
Screws for 3.5" hard drives x 52 Screws for 2.5" hard drives x 52 Hard drive tray key x 2

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance
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
21.
3) Hard Drive Tray
Lock Front Panel The hard drive tray lock is designed for locking/unlocking the trays to the DiskStation.
4) Hard Drive Tray Front Panel The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
5) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
6) Expansion 1
Back Panel The Expansion port is used to connect Synology Expansion Unit1
7)
to Synology
DiskStation.
Expansion 2
8) Power Supply
On/Off Switch Back Panel The power supply on/off switch is used to turn on/off the power supply.
9) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the power cord to Synology DiskStation.
10) LAN 1
Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
11) LAN 2
12) LAN 3
13) LAN 4
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1For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.

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No.
Name
Location
Description
14) Console Port &
VGA Port Back Panel This port is used for manufacturing use only.
15) USB Port Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
16) 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
play beep sounds.

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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 st
able 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, system will format the hard disk and erase all data. If you still
need the data, please back it up before installation.
Install Hard Disks
1 Insert the hard drive tray key into the hard drive tray lock, and turn the key 90˚clockwise (to the Unlock
position) to unlock the handles of the hard drive trays.
2 Pull the hard drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the hard drive tray.

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3 Load the hard disk in the hard drive tray.
For 3.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the hard drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten
the screws to secure the hard disk.
For 2.5” Hard Disk: Place the hard disk in the blue area (shown below) of the hard drive tray, turn the tray
upside down, and then tighten the screws to secure the hard disk.
4 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.
Important: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the hard disk might not be able to function
properly.
5 Push the hard drive tray handle to secure the hard drive tray.

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6 Turn the hard drive tray key 90˚counter-clockwise (to the Lock position) to lock the handles of the hard drive
trays.
7 Repeat the steps above to assemble all hard disks you have prepared.
8 The disks’ positions are numbered as shown below.
Note: If you want to set up a RAID set, it is recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make
the best use of hard disk capacity.

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Start Up Your DiskStation
1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of DiskStation, and the other to the power outlet. Make
sure the power supply on/off switch is switched to "-".
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.
Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.