Synology DiskStation DS216+

Quick Installation Guide

 Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Package Contents 3
Synology DiskStation at a Glance 4
Safety 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

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Chapter

Before You Start

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

AC power adapter x 1

RJ-45 LAN cable x 1

Screws for 2.5” drives x 10

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 Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED
1 Status Indicator
Indicator Table".

Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see
2 LAN Indicator
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:
3 Disk Indicator
LED Indicator Table".

Front Panel Connect external drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the DiskStation
4 USB 3.0 Port
here.

Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB storage
5 Copy Button device, etc.). Press the copy button to copy data from the connected USB device
to internal drives.

1. Press to power on the DiskStation.

6 Power Button 2. To power off the DiskStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and
the Power LED starts blinking.
Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the
7 Fan
DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.
Connect external drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the DiskStation
8 USB 2.0 Ports
here.

1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP address,
DNS server, and passwords for the admin account.
9 RESET Button 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
Back Panel so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.

10 LAN Port Connect a network cable here.

11 eSATA Port Connect external SATA drives here.

12 Power Port Connect the AC adapter here.

Kensington
13 Attach a Kensington security lock here.
Security Slot

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 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 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 of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries appropriately.

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Chapter

Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation

• A screwdriver (only for 2.5” drives)
• At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA 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 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.

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 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 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 in place.

5 Repeat the steps above to install the other drive if you have prepared one.

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 6 Drives 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.

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 Start Up Your 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 to turn on your DiskStation.

Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

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Chapter

Install DSM on DiskStation

After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s browser-based
operating system – on your DiskStation.

Install DSM with Web Assistant

Your 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. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below.
1 Power on the DiskStation.
2 Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the DiskStation.
3 Enter either of the following into the address bar of your browser:
a find.synology.com
b diskstation:5000
4 Web Assistant 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 left blank.

Note:
1. The DiskStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.
2. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.
3. Both the DiskStation and the computer must be in the same local network.

Learn More
Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now ready for action. For more information or online resources about your
DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.

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Appendix

Specifications

Item DS216+
Compatible Drive Type 3.5" / 2.5" SATA III / SATA II x 2

Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 16TB (2 x 8TB hard drives)

• USB 3.0 x 1
External Ports • USB 2.0 x 2
• eSATA x 1

LAN Ports 1GbE (RJ-45) x 1

Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 108 x 233.2

Weight (kg) 1.25

• Windows XP onward
Supported Clients • Mac OS X 10.7 onward
• Ubuntu 12 onward

• Internal: Btrfs, ext4

File Systems
• External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+

• Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1

Supported RAID Types
• 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

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50/60Hz
Environment Requirements • Operating Temperature: 40 to 104˚F (5 to 40˚C)
• Storage Temperature: -5 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH

Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

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Appendix

LED Indicator Table

LED Indicator Color Status Description

Static Volume normal

Green
Slow on / off cycle HDD hibernation

STATUS Volume degraded / Volume crashed

Orange Blinking Volume not created

DSM not installed

Static Network connected

Green
LAN Blinking Network active

Off No network

Static Drive ready and idle

Green
Blinking Accessing drive
Disk 1-2
Orange Static Drive error / Port disabled1

Off No internal drive

Static Device detected

Green
Copy2 Blinking Copying data

Off No device connected

Static Powered on
Blue
Power 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.

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.

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PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR USAGE OF misappropriate, circumvent or violate any of Synology's
TRADE; (C) CLAIM OF INFRINGEMENT OR intellectual property rights.
MISAPPROPRIATION; OR (D) CLAIM IN TORT 4.2 Assignment. Customer will not assign any of its
(WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, rights under this Warranty directly, by operation of law or
PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY). SYNOLOGY otherwise, without the prior written consent of Synology.
MAKES NO GUARANTEE AND SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT THE DATA OR 4.3 No Additional Terms. Except as expressly
INFORMATION STORED ON ANY SYNOLOGY PRODUCT permitted by this Warranty, neither party will be bound by,
WILL BE SECURE AND WITHOUT RISK OF DATA LOSS. and each party specifically objects to, any term, condition or
SYNOLOGY RECOMMENDS THAT CUSTOMER TAKES other provision that conflicts with the provisions of this
APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO BACK UP THE DATA Warranty that is made by the other party in any purchase
STORED ON THE PRODUCT. SOME order, receipt, acceptance, confirmation, correspondence or
STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS otherwise, unless each party specifically agrees to such
ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION provision in writing. Further, if this Warranty conflicts with
MAY NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMER. any terms or conditions of any other agreement entered into
by the parties with respect to the Product, this Warranty will
Section 3. Limitations of Liability prevail unless the other agreement specifically references
3.1 Force Majeure. Synology will not be liable for, or be the sections of this Warranty that it supersedes.
considered to be in breach of or default under this Warranty 4.4 Applicable Law. Unless expressly prohibited by
on account of, any delay or failure to perform as required by local law, this Warranty is governed by the laws of the State
this Warranty as a result of any cause or condition beyond of Washington, U.S.A. without regard to any conflict of law
its reasonable control (including, without limitation, any act or principles to the contrary. The 1980 U.N. Convention on
failure to act by Customer). Contracts for the International Sale of Goods or any
3.2 Disclaimer of Certain Damages. IN NO EVENT successor thereto does not apply.
WILL SYNOLOGY OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR 4.5 Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, controversy or
THE COST OF COVER OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, claim arising out of or relating to this Warranty, the Product
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR or services provided by Synology with respect to the Product
SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER or the relationship between Customers residing within the
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, United States and Synology will be resolved exclusively and
INFORMATION, REVENUE, PROFIT OR BUSINESS) finally by arbitration under the current commercial rules of
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR the American Arbitration Association, except as otherwise
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, ANY provided below. The arbitration will be conducted before a
single arbitrator, and will be limited solely to the dispute The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the
between Customer and Synology. The arbitration, or any parties and may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction.
portion of it, will not be consolidated with any other Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict
arbitration and will not be conducted on a class-wide or class Synology from seeking injunctive relief or seeking such other
action basis. The arbitration shall be held in King County, rights and remedies as it may have at law or equity for any
Washington, U.S.A. by submission of documents, by actual or threatened breach of any provision of this Warranty
telephone, online or in person as determined by the relating to Synology's intellectual property rights.
arbitrator at the request of the parties. The prevailing party in
any arbitration or legal action occurring within the United 4.6 Attorneys' Fees. In any arbitration, mediation, or
States or otherwise shall receive all costs and reasonable other legal action or proceeding to enforce rights or
attorneys’ fees, including any arbitration fee paid by the remedies under this Warranty, the prevailing party will be
prevailing party. Any decision rendered in such arbitration entitled to recover, in addition to any other relief to which it
proceedings will be final and binding on the parties, and may be entitled, costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
judgment may be entered thereon in any court of competent 4.7 Export Restrictions. You acknowledge that the
jurisdiction. Customer understands that, in the absence of Product may be subject to U.S. export restrictions. You will
this provision, Customer would have had a right to litigate comply with all applicable laws and regulations that apply to
any such dispute, controversy or claim in a court, including the Product, including without limitation the U.S. Export
the right to litigate claims on a class-wide or class-action Administration Regulations.
basis, and Customer expressly and knowingly waives those
rights and agrees to resolve any disputes through binding 4.8 Severability. If any provision of this Warranty is held
arbitration in accordance with the provisions of this by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or
Section 4.5. For Customers not residing within the United unenforceable, the remainder of this Warranty will remain in
States, any dispute, controversy or claim described in this full force and effect.
section shall be finally resolved by arbitration conducted by
three neutral arbitrators in accordance with the procedures 4.9 Entire Agreement. This Warranty constitutes the entire
of the R.O.C. Arbitration Law and related enforcement rules. agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements,
The arbitration shall take place in Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C., between Synology and Customer related to the subject matter
and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the
English or, if both parties so agree, in Mandarin Chinese. provisions of this Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a
written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.