Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DS1815+ Synology
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Synology DiskStation DS1815+ Quick Installation Guide.
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 .
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.
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 Alert Indicator Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature.
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.
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.
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.
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 Press the handle in ush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place.
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.
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 st all t h e R A M mo du le: 1 Shut down your DiskStation.
1 1 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup T o ma ke sur e Di skS ta t ion r ec og ni ze s t he n ew me mo r y ca pa 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 belonging to the administrators group.
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 pl ac e th e syst em f an: 1 Shut down your DiskStation.
13 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 4 Remove the malfunctioning fan: a Pull the fan panel from your DiskStation. b Disconnect the 2 fan cables from the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket, and then remove the fan panel. c Remove the 4 screws that secure the malfunctioning fan, and then remove the fan.
14 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 5 Install the new fan: a Replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one (with the fan cable within the fan pointing at the bottom-right corner), and then tighten the 4 screws to secure the new fan. b Connect the 2 fan cables to the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket, and then replace the fan panel.
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 from the Internet and install it on your DiskStation.
Item DS1815+ Internal Drives 3.5" or 2.5" SA T A (II) x 8 Max. Capacity 48 TB (8 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 340 x 233 Weight (kg) 5.29 Supported Clients • Windows XP onward • Mac OS X 10.
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 .
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