Synology RackStation RS815 User manual

Synology RackStation RS815
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Package Contents 3
Synology RackStation at a Glance 4
Safety Instructions 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6
Install Drives 6
Start up the RackStation 8
Chapter 3: Install DSM on the RackStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant 9
Learn More 9
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 RackStation, 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 RackStation.
Package Contents
Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1
Rack mount kit x 2
Screws for 3.5" hard
drives x 20
Screws for 2.5" hard
drives x 20 Rack mount kit screws x 8 Hard drive tray key x 2
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Synology RackStation at a Glance
No. Article Name Location Description
1 Power Indicator
Front
Panel
Displays power status of the RackStation. For more information, see
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
2 Power Button
1. Press to power on the RackStation.
2. To power off the RackStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound
and the Power LED starts blinking.
3 LAN Indicator Displays LAN status of the RackStation. For more information, see "Appendix
B: LED Indicator Table".
4 Drive Status Indicator Displays the status of installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
5 Beep off Button Press to deactivate beep sound when malfunctions occur.
6 Status Indicator Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
7 Drive Tray Install drives here.
8 Fan
Back
Panel
Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the
RackStation will emit a beeping sound.
9 Power Port Connect power cord here to supply power to the RackStation.
10 LAN Port Connect network cables here.
11 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 RackStation to “Not Installed”
status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.
12 USB 3.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the
RackStation here.
13 eSATA Port Connect an external SATA drive or Synology Expansion Unit1 to the
RackStation here.
14 Console Port For manufacturing use only.
1 For more information about Synology Expansion Units supported by your RackStation, 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 3.5” or 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 data. If you need the
data in the future, please back it up before installation.
Install Drives
1 Pull the drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the drive tray.
2 Load drives into the drive trays.
• For 3.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws in the four
spots indicated below to secure the drive.
• For 2.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws in the four
spots indicated below to secure the drive.
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3 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.
Note: Make sure the drive tray is completely inserted. Otherwise, the drive might not function properly.
4 Press the handle inward to secure the drive tray.
5 Insert the drive tray key into the drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise to lock the handle of the drive tray, and
then remove the key.
6 Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives.
7 Fix the two rack mount kits on both sides with the screws provided.
8 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.

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Start up the RackStation
1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port located on the back of the RackStation 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 RackStation.
Congratulations! Your RackStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

After hardware setup is nished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology's browser-based operating
system – on your RackStation.
Install DSM with Web Assistant
Your RackStation 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 the RackStation. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below.
1 Power on the RackStation.
2 Open a web browser on a computer in the same network as the RackStation.
3 Enter either of the following into the address bar of your browser:
a nd.synology.com
b rackstation:5000
4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search and nd your RackStation within the local
network. The status of your RackStation should be Not Installed.
5 Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
1. Your RackStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.
2. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.
3. Both your RackStation and computer must be on the same local network.
Learn More
Congratulations! Your RackStation is now ready for action. For more information or online resources about your
RackStation, please visit www.synology.com.
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Item RS815
Internal Drives 3.5"/2.5" SATA3/SATA2 x 4
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 32 TB (4 x 8 TB hard drives)
Hot Swappable Drives Yes
External Ports • USB 3.0 x 2
• eSATA x 1
LAN Ports Gigabit x 2
Size (H x W x D) (mm) • 44 x 430.5 x 290 (Not including rack mount kits)
• 44 x 478 x 325 (Including rack mount kits)
Weight (kg) 4.34 (Including rackmount kits)
Supported Clients
• Windows XP onward
• Mac OS X 10.5 onward
• Ubuntu 9.04 onward
File Systems • Internal: EXT4
• External: EXT4, EXT3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ (Read only)
Supported RAID Types
• Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1
• RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10
• Synology Hybrid RAID (Up to 2-Disk Fault Tolerance)
Agency Certications • FCC Class A • CE Class A • BSMI Class A
HDD Hibernation Yes
Scheduled Power On/Off Yes
Wake on LAN/WAN Yes
Language Localization
Environment Requirements
• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50/60Hz
• Operating Temperature: 40 to 95˚F (5 to 35˚C)
• Storage Temperature: -5 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Note: Model specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
Specications A
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Appendix