Quick Installation Guide
Applicable Models
AS6504RD/AS6504RS/AS6512RD
Ver.2.3.0903 (2015-3-2)
Ver. 3.5.5.0120
Page 1: ...Quick Installation Guide Applicable Models AS6504RD AS6504RS AS6512RD Ver 2 3 0903 2015 3 2 Ver 3 5 5 0120 ...
Page 2: ...d Powering on the NAS 9 Upgrading System Memory 10 Installing Memory 13 Installing Expansion Card 15 Rail Kit Installation 16 Replace Malfunctioning PSU 18 4 Software Installation Guide 20 Download Center Installation 20 Web Installation 22 Installation Using a Mobile Device 23 Installation Using a Direct Connection 25 Shutting Down Your NAS 25 5 Appendix 27 LED Indicators 27 Rear Panel 28 Trouble...
Page 3: ...antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment a...
Page 4: ...surface Use this product in environments with an ambient temperature between 0 C and 40 C DO NOT block the air vents on the case of this product Always provide proper ventilation for this product DO NOT insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents If you encounter technical problems with this product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer DO NOT attempt to repair this prod...
Page 5: ...Applicable Models AS6504RD AS6504RS AS6512RD Model Name AS6504RD AS6504RS AS6512RD Power Cord x2 x1 x2 RJ45 Network Cable x2 x2 Screws for use with 3 5 HDD x16 x48 Screws for use with 2 5 HDD x16 x48 Quick Start Guide x1 x1 ...
Page 6: ...6 2 Optional Accessories The items below may be purchased from the ASUSTOR Accessories Store http shop asustor com ...
Page 7: ...k For a list of compatible hard disks please see http www asustor com service hd id hd Hard Disk Installation 1 Press the button on the lower portion of the hard disk tray to release the latch 2 Using the latch gently pull the disk tray out of the disk bay 3 Mount the hard disk to the disk tray 3 5 inch hard disks Place the hard disk into the disk tray making sure that the mounting holes on the si...
Page 8: ...g the latch gently push the disk tray all the way into the disk bay Secure the disk tray in place by pushing down on the latch The latch should close easily and snap in with an audible click Please make sure that the disk tray is pushed all the way into the disk bay before attempting to secure the latch 5 Once the latch is secure you can lock it in place using the disk tray lock Using a flathead s...
Page 9: ...9 Connecting and Powering on the NAS 1 Connect the NAS to its power supply AS6504RS AS6504RD AS6512RD 2 Connect the NAS to your router switch or hub using an Ethernet cable AS6504RS AS6504RD AS6512RD ...
Page 10: ...ies NAS devices support up to 128GB of memory Before adding or removing memory modules please read the following precautions thoroughly Your NAS and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connector technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that Memory for AS65XXR series devices may be purchased from local dealers or the o...
Page 11: ... easily such as on a carpet Before adding or removing memory modules touch an external metal object other than your NAS to ground yourself and eliminate static electricity Do not touch any metal parts inside the NAS Do not insert a memory module into the slot facing in the wrong direction It may cause damage to the module or slot or cause the circuit board to catch fire Use a screwdriver that matc...
Page 12: ...12 AS6504RS AS6504RD AS6512RD 3 Use a screwdriver to loosen the three screws found on the rear of the NAS as shown in the illustration AS6504RS AS6504RD AS6512RD ...
Page 13: ... from the chassis AS6504RS AS6504RD AS6512RD Installing Memory When installing a memory module follow the steps outlined below 1 For each slot diagonally slide in a new memory module as shown in the graphic below making sure that each memory module s connectors are fully inserted into the slot ...
Page 14: ...n of new RAM your ASUSTOR NAS will perform a memory check on startup This process occurs only once and may take up to 10 minutes to complete This is normal Replacing the Cover 1 Replace the cover and tighten the three screws that were removed previously AS6504RS AS6504RD AS6512RD 2 Reconnect all cables including the power cord and then start up the NAS AS6504RS AS6504RD ...
Page 15: ...15 AS6512RD Installing Expansion Card 1 Unscrew the blanking plate retention screw and then remove the blanking plate for the expansion slot that you wish to use AS6504RD AS6504RS AS6512RD ...
Page 16: ...lly insert your expansion card into the slot making sure to line up the connector on the bottom of the expansion card with the slot AS6504RD AS6504RS AS6512RD Rail Kit Installation Take out the two rail assemblies ...
Page 17: ...y pulling it outward Press down on the release tab and pull the inner rail out Separate the inner rail from the outer assembly Line up the holes on the inner rail with the pegs on the system chassis and push the inner rail all the way in ...
Page 18: ...sembly to your rack Please note that both the front and back of the outer rail assembly will need to be fastened to the rack with two screws Align the rails and push the system chassis all the way into the rack Replace Malfunctioning PSU 1 Unplug the power cord from the PSU to be replaced AS6504RD AS6512RD ...
Page 19: ...sh the lever of the PSU at the back panel in the indicated direction 3 Pull out the PSU from the NAS AS6504RD AS6512RD 4 Prepare a new PSU and push it back to the slot until you hear a click AS6504RD AS6512RD ...
Page 20: ...on of the ASUSTOR website http www asustor com service downloads to download the latest software Download Center Installation Windows Users 1 After ASUSTOR Control Center has been installed it will automatically begin to scan your network for ASUSTOR NAS devices 2 Select your NAS from the list and follow the installation wizard s instructions to complete the configuration process ...
Page 21: ...R Control Center has been installed it will automatically begin to scan your network for ASUSTOR NAS devices 2 Select your NAS from the list and follow the installation wizard s instructions to complete the configuration process ...
Page 22: ...NAS s current IP address you can open up a web browser and enter in your NAS s IP address for example http 192 168 1 168 8000 to begin initialization 2 Please follow the instructions from the installation wizard to complete the configuration process ...
Page 23: ...stall the AiMaster mobile app to your mobile device AiMaster for Android AiMaster for iOS 2 Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same local network that your NAS is connected to 3 Next open AiMaster and then select the icon from the toolbar at the top of the screen 4 Select Auto Discovery AiMaster will now scan the local network for your NAS ...
Page 24: ...24 5 Select your NAS from the list that appears ...
Page 25: ...e section Troubleshooting for installation instructions Shutting Down Your NAS 1 Confirm the function settings for the power button as shown in the graphic below When the power button is held down for 1 5 seconds you can decide whether to shut down the NAS or have it enter into sleep mode This setting may be access from within ADM by selecting Settings Hardware Power Settings ...
Page 26: ...d down the power button for 1 5 seconds You should be able to hear a beep from the system buzzer Let go of the power button and the NAS will either shut down or enter sleep mode depending on your configuration ...
Page 27: ...r panel of the NAS the first network LED indicator on the front of the NAS will become steadily lit Once Ethernet cables are connected to Ethernet Port 3 and Ethernet Port 4 on the rear panel of the NAS the second network LED indicator on the front of the NAS will become steadily lit LED Indicator Color Description State Power Blue Steadily lit Power on Orange Flashes every 10 seconds LED night mo...
Page 28: ... lit Hard disk ready Flashing Data access in progress Flashes every 10 seconds Hibernation mode Red Steadily lit Hard disk abnormality Rear Panel AS6504RD AS6504RS AS6512RD PCI Express 3 0 Expansion Slot USB 3 2 Gen 1 Ports Reset Button Service LED Console Port Power Supply Unit 2 5GbE 1GbE RJ 45 Ports ...
Page 29: ...r is lit If you find that it is not lit try connecting your Ethernet cable to the other network port or try using a different Ethernet cable 2 Please first disable any firewalls that may be running on your computer Then try scanning for your NAS again using ASUSTOR Control Center 3 If you still cannot detect your NAS please connect your NAS to your computer using the provided RJ 45 network cable a...
Page 30: ...30 Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Under the Networking tab select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click on Properties ...
Page 31: ...31 Under the General tab select the Use the following IP address radio button Set the IP address to 169 254 1 1 and the Subnet mask to 255 255 0 0 and then click on OK ...
Page 32: ...32 Open up ASUSTOR Control Center to scan for your NAS ...
Page 33: ...entioned procedures have not managed to solve your problem please contact your local ASUSTOR dealer or ASUSTOR Customer Service http support asustor com You are also encouraged to browse through the ASUSTOR Knowledgebase ...
