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Synology DiskStation DS1515+ Quick Installation Guide[...]
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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 9 Add a RAM Module on DiskStation 10 Replace System Fan 12 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with [...]
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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 RJ-45 LAN cabl[...]
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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 "Appedix B: LED Indicator T able". 2 Alert Indicator Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature. For more information, see "Appedix B: LE[...]
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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 [...]
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T ools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver (only for 2.5" drives) • 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 [...]
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7 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 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. • For 2.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and store the[...]
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8 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 4 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay . Note: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way . Otherwise, the drive might not be able to function properly . 5 Pressthehandleinushwiththefrontpaneltoholdtheharddrivetrayinplace. 6 Insert the hard dr[...]
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9 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Start Up Y our DiskStation 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! Y our DiskSta[...]
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10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Add a RAM Module on DiskStation The optional Synology DDR3 RAM module is designed for DiskStation memory expansion. Follow the steps below to install, check, or remove a RAM module on your DiskStation. T o in sta ll t he R AM m odu le: 1 Shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to [...]
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1 1 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 5 Reconnect the cables you removed in step 1, and then press and hold the power button to turn on your DiskStation. T o ma ke sure D isk St at ion r ec ogn iz es t he n ew me mor y c apa ci t y: 1 Install DiskStation Manager (DSM). (See the next chapter for more information.) 2 Log in to DSM as admin or a user belongin[...]
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12 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Replace System Fan Y our DiskStation will play beep sounds if either of the system fans is not working. Follow the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one. T o re pla ce t he syst em f an: 1 Shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to prevent any possible dama[...]
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13 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 4 Remove the malfunctioning fan: a Pull the fan panel from your DiskStation. b Disconnect the fan cable from the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket, and then remove the fan panel. 5 Install the new fan: a Connect the fan cable of the new fan to the fan connector . b With the fan cable within the fan po[...]
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Afterhardwaresetupisnished,pleaseinstallDiskStationManager(DSM)–Synology’sbrowser-based operatingsystem–onyourDiskStation. 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 from the Interne[...]
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Item DS1515+ Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SA T A (II) x 5 Max. Capacity 30TB (5 x 6 TB hard drives) External Device Ports • USB 3.0 x 4 • eSA T A x 2 LAN Ports Gigabit x 4 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 157 x 248 x 233 Weight (kg) 4.17 Supported Clients • Windows XP onward • Mac OS X 10.5 onward • Ubuntu 9.04 onward File S[...]
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LED Indicator Color Status Description ST A TUS Green Static V olume normal Orange Blinking V olume degraded or crashed V olume not created DSM not installed Off HDD hibernation ALERT Orange Blinking Fan failure or over temperature Off System normal Power Blue Static Powered on Blinking Booting up or shutting down Off Powered off Front LAN Green St[...]
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SYNOLO GY, INC. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTA NT – READ CAREF ULL Y: THIS END USER LICEN SE AGR EEMENT ("EUL A") IS A LEGAL AGRE EMENT BETWEE N YOU (EITHER AN I NDIVIDUAL O R A SINGLE ENTI TY) AND SYNO LOGY, INC. AND I TS AFFILIATES, 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 THE SOFTWARE, W HETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NE GLIGENCE ), STRICT LIABILITY 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 S[...]
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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[...]