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HGST DS215J manual

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  • Page 1

    Synology DiskStation DS215j Quick Installation Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    2 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Before Y ou Start Package Contents 3 Synology DiskStation at a Glance 4 Safety Instructions 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup T ools and Parts for Drive Installation 6 Install Drives 6 Start Up Y our DiskStation 8 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant 9 Learn More 9 Appedix A: Specications[...]

  • Page 3

    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 adapt[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Chapter 1: Before Y ou Start 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 T able". 2 LAN Indicator Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED[...]

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    5 Chapter 1: Before Y ou Start 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 [...]

  • Page 6

    T ools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver • At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SA T A 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[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup b Slidethe2.5"DiskHolderintotheharddrivebay ,andpushitallthewayuntilthedriveisrmlyconnected to the SA T A connector . Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws. 3 Repeat the steps above to install the other drive if you have prepared one. 4 T[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Start Up Y our DiskStation 1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to a 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. Congratulations! Y our DiskStation is now[...]

  • Page 9

    Afterhardwaresetupisnished,pleaseinstallDiskStationManager(DSM)–Synology’sbrowser-based operatingsystem–onyourDiskStation. Install DSM with W eb Assistant Y ourDiskStationcomeswithabuilt-intoolcalled Web Assistant that helps you download the latest version of DSM[...]

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    A 10 Appendix Item DS215j Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SA T A(II) X 2 Max. Capacity 12TB (2 X 6TB HDD) External Device Ports • USB 3.0 x 1 • USB 2.0 x 1 LAN Port Gigabit x 1 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 100 x 225.5 Weight (kg) 0.88 Supported Clients • Windows XP onward • Mac OS X 10.5 onward • Ubuntu 9.04 onward Fi[...]

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    B 1 1 Appendix LED Indicator Color Status Description ST A TUS Green Static V olume normal Orange Blinking Drive crashed/V olume degraded or crashed No internal drive Off HDD hibernation Front LAN Green Static Network connected Blinking Network active Off No network DISK1-2 Green Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Orange Static[...]

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    SYNOLO GY, INC. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTA NT – READ CAREFU LL Y: THIS END USER LICEN SE AGR EEMENT ("EUL A") IS A LEGAL AGRE EMENT BETWEE N YOU (EITHER AN I NDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTI TY) AND SY NOLOGY, INC. AND I TS AFFILIA TES, INCLUDING SY NOLOGY AMERICA N COR P AND SYNOLOGY UK LT D. , (COLL ECTIVELY, " SYNOLOG Y")[...]

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    INABIL ITY TO USE T HE SOFT WARE OR OTHER WISE UNDER OR IN CONNE CTION WIT H THIS EULA OR T HE SOFTWARE, W HETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NE GLIGENCE ), STRICT LIABILI TY O R OTHER THEORY EV EN IF SYNOL OGY HA S BEEN ADVISED OF THE PO SSI BILITY OF SUC H D AMAGES . Section 13. Limitation of Liability . SYNOL OGY'S A ND ITS SUP PLIER[...]

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    SYNOLOGY, I NC. LIMITED P RODUCT WARRANTY THIS LIMI TED WARRANTY ("WARRANTY") APP LIES TO THE PRODUCTS (AS DEFINED BELOW ) OF SYNOLOGY, I NC. AND ITS AFFILI ATES, INCLU DING SYNOLOG Y AMERIC A COR P, (COL LECTIV ELY, "S YNOLO GY"). YOU ACC EPT AND AGRE E TO BE BOUND BY THE TER MS O F THIS W ARRAN TY BY O PENING THE P ACKAG E CON[...]

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    Products may be available from Synology upon written request. 2.6 Exclusions. The foregoing warranties and warranty obligations do not apply to any Product that (a) has been installed or us ed in a manner not specified or described in the Product s pecifications; (b) has been repaired, modified or altered by anyone other than Synology or its agent [...]

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    between Custom er and Synology. The arbit ration, or any portion of it, will not be consolidated with any other arbitration and will not be conducted on a class - wide or class action bas is. The arbit ration shal l be held in King County, Washington, U.S.A. by submission of documents, by telephone, online or in person as determined by the arbitrat[...]