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LED Indicator

Color

Status

Description

STATUS

Green

Static

Volume normal

Slow on / off cycle

HDD hibernation

Orange

Blinking

Volume degraded / Volume crashed

Volume not created

DSM not installed

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

Drive error / Port disabled

1

Off

No internal drive

Copy

2

Green

Static

Device detected

Blinking

Copying data

Off

No device connected

Power

Blue

Static

Powered on

Blinking

Booting up / Shutting down

Off

Powered off

Note:

 Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to 

www.synology.com

 for the latest information.

LED Indicator Table

B

 

12

 

Appendix

1

 Please try to restart your DiskStation or re-insert the drive(s), and then run the HDD/SSD manufacturer's diagnostic tool to check the 

health status of the drive(s). If you can log into DSM, please run the built-in S.M.A.R.T. test to scan the drive(s). If the problem remains 

unresolved, please contact Synology Technical Support for help.

2

 The Copy Button LED works only when USBCopy is enabled. To enable USBCopy, go to DSM > Control Panel > External Devices > 

USBCopy/SDCopy.

Summary of Contents for DiskStation DS216

Page 1: ...Synology DiskStation DS216 Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...fety Instructions 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6 Install Drives 6 Start Up Your DiskStation 9 Chapter 3 Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant 10 Learn More 10 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B LED Indicator Table Synology_QIG_DS216_20151020 2 ...

Page 3: ...ontents 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 adapter x 1 RJ 45 LAN cable x 1 Screws for 2 5 drives x 10 Before You Start 1 3 Chapter ...

Page 4: ... device to internal drives 6 Power Button 1 Press to power on the DiskStation 2 To power off the DiskStation press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking 7 Fan Back Panel Disposes of excess heat and cools the system If the fan malfunctions the DiskStation will emit a beeping sound 8 USB 3 0 Ports Connect external drives USB printers or other USB devices to the DiskS...

Page 5: ...er 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...

Page 6: ...ve 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 Drives 1 Remove the drive bay cover from the front panel 2 Push the latch upward and pull the handle to remove the drive tray from your DiskStation Hardware Setup 2 Chapter 6 ...

Page 7: ...sides of the drive tray and put them in a safe place Place the drive in the blue area shown below of the drive tray turn the tray upside down and then tighten the screws provided to secure the drive 4 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay Make sure the side marked with UP is facing up and insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay You should hear a click when the tray is locked...

Page 8: ...ves are numbered as shown below 7 Replace the hard drive bay cover to finish the installation Note If you want to create a RAID volume we recommend that all installed drives are of the same size to make the best use of drive capacity ...

Page 9: ...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 to turn on your DiskStation Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer ...

Page 10: ...sistant will be launched in your web browser It will search for and find the DiskStation within the local network The status of the DiskStation should be Not installed 5 Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the onscreen instructions 6 If you accidentally leave the installation process before it is finished log in to DSM as admin default administrative account name with the password ...

Page 11: ...ly Supported RAID Types Basic JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 Synology Hybrid RAID 1 Disk Fault Tolerance Agency Certifications FCC Class B CE Class B BSMI Class B HDD Hibernation Yes Scheduled Power On Off Yes Wake on LAN Yes Language Localization Environment Requirements Line voltage 100V to 240V AC Frequency 50 60Hz Operating Temperature 40 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Storage Temperature 5 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relati...

Page 12: ... Static Powered on Blinking Booting up Shutting down Off Powered off Note Model specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to www synology com for the latest information LED Indicator Table B 12 Appendix 1 Please try to restart your DiskStation or re insert the drive s and then run the HDD SSD manufacturer s diagnostic tool to check the health status of the drive s If you can...

Page 13: ...ces hosted by Synology Product to any third party for commercial purpose Section 6 Open Source The Software may contain components licensed to Synology under the GNU General Public License GPL Components currently available at http www gnu org licenses gpl html The terms of the GPL will control solely with respect to the GPL Components to the extent that this EULA conflicts with the requirements o...

Page 14: ...and finally by arbitration conducted by three neutral arbitrators in accordance with the procedures of the R O C Arbitration Law and related enforcement rules In such cases the arbitration will be limited solely to the dispute between you and Synology The arbitration 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 b...

Page 15: ...during the Warranty Period Synology warrants the Software as set forth in the accompanying end user license agreement provided with the Product if any Synology provides no warranty to Refurbished Product sold as as is or with no warranty on Online Store 2 2 Exclusive Remedy If Customer gives notice of noncompliance with any of the warranties set forth in Section 2 1 within the applicable Warranty ...

Page 16: ...RRANTY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY EVEN IF SYNOLOGY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 3 3 Limitation of Liability SYNOLOGY S AND ITS SUPPLIERS LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT ANY ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION OR SOFTWARE AND ANY OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANT...

Page 17: ...nforcement rules The arbitration shall take place in Taipei Taiwan R O C and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English or if both parties so agree in Mandarin Chinese The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict Synology from seeking injunctive rel...

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