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Chapter 1: Before You Start
Synology DiskStation at a Glance
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Article Name
Location
Description
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Status Indicator
Front Panel
Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B:
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Disk Indicator
Displays the status of the installed drive. For more information, see
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
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Drive Tray Lock
Lock or unlock drive trays.
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USB 3.0 Port
Connect external drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation here.
5
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.
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LAN Port
Back Panel
Connect network cables here.
7
RESET Button
1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP
address, DNS server, and passwords for the
admin
account.
2. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold
again until you hear three beep sounds to return the DiskStation to
“Not installed” status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be
reinstalled.
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USB 3.0 Port
Connect external drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation here.
9
Power Port
Connect the AC power adapter here.
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Fan
Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions,
the DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.
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Kensington Security Slot
Attach a Kensington security lock here.
