Synology RS819 4-Bay Rackstation NAS User Manual

1. Introduktion

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your Synology RS819 4-Bay Rackstation Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. The Synology RS819 is a compact and scalable 1U rack-mount NAS designed for efficient data management, sharing, synchronization, and backup solutions for business workgroups.

2. Produktet er slutview

2.1 Nøglefunktioner

• Scalable 4-bay 1U rack mount NAS, expandable up to 8 drives with Synology RX418 expansion unit.
• Equipped with a 64-bit quad-core 1.4GHz processor, offering encryption performance over 224 MB/s reading and 152 MB/s writing.
• Compact chassis design, with a depth of less than 12 inches.
• Features dual 1GbE LAN ports with support for failover and Link Aggregation.
• Utilizes the advanced Btrfs file system, providing 4,096 system-wide snapshots and 256 snapshots per shared folder.

2.2 Pakkens indhold

The Synology RS819 package typically includes:

• Synology RS819 SAN/NAS Storage System (Diskless)
• AC strømledning
• Accessory Pack (screws for hard drives, etc.)
• Hurtig installationsvejledning

2.3 Fysiske komponenter

Figur 1: Front view of the Synology RS819 Rackstation NAS, showing the four drive bays and LED indicators.

Figur 2: Bag view of the Synology RS819 Rackstation NAS, displaying the power input, dual LAN ports, USB 3.0 ports, eSATA port, and COM port.

Front Panel Indicators and Buttons:

• Power knap: Tænder eller slukker for enheden.
• Status-LED: Indicates system status (e.g., normal, degraded, volume crash).
• Drive Status LEDs: Indicates the status of each installed hard drive.
• LAN LED'er: Indicates network activity for each LAN port.

Bagpanelporte:

• Strømport: Tilsluttes til AC-strømforsyningen.
• LAN-porte (x2): Gigabit Ethernet ports for network connection.
• USB 3.0-porte (x2): Til tilslutning af eksterne USB-enheder.
• eSATA Port: For connecting an eSATA expansion unit (e.g., Synology RX418).
• COM-port: Serial port for specific management tasks.
• Nulstil knap: Resets the device to factory default settings (refer to troubleshooting for proper use).

3. Opsætning

3.1 Udpakning og inspektion

1. Carefully remove the Synology RS819 from its packaging.
2. Verify that all package contents listed in Section 2.2 are present.
3. Inspect the device for any physical damage. If damage is found, contact your vendor immediately.

3.2 Installation af harddisk

The Synology RS819 supports 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs). Ensure drives are compatible and of sufficient capacity for your needs.

1. Locate the drive trays on the front panel of the RS819.
2. Press the release button on a drive tray and pull it out.
3. Place your hard drive into the tray. For 3.5-inch drives, secure it with the provided screws. For 2.5-inch drives, use the adapter bracket (if necessary) and secure it with screws.
4. Slide the drive tray back into the drive bay until it clicks into place.
5. Gentag for alle ønskede harddiske.

Figur 3: Vinklet view of the Synology RS819, illustrating the accessible drive bays for hard drive installation.

3.3 Rackmontering (valgfrit)

The RS819 is designed for 1U rack installation. Ensure your rack is compatible and has sufficient depth.

1. Attach the rackmount rails (sold separately) to your server rack according to the rail kit's instructions.
2. Slide the RS819 onto the installed rails until it is fully seated and secured.
3. Secure the front of the RS819 to the rack using the provided screws.

3.4 Første tilslutning og tænding

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on the RS819 and the other end to your network switch or router.
2. Connect the AC power cord to the power port on the rear of the RS819 and then to a power outlet.
3. Press the power button on the front panel. The Status LED should begin to flash.

3.5 DiskStation Manager (DSM) Installation

DiskStation Manager (DSM) is the web-based operating system for your Synology NAS. It needs to be installed on the hard drives.

1. From a computer connected to the same network, open a web browser og gå til http://find.synology.com.
2. Synologi Web Assistant will locate your RS819. Click Forbinde.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install DSM. This process will format the installed hard drives.
4. Once DSM is installed, you will be prompted to create an administrator account and set up basic network settings.

4. Betjeningsvejledning

4.1 Grundlæggende betjening

Tænd/sluk:

• For at tænde: Tryk på tænd/sluk-knappen på frontpanelet.
• For at slukke: Log in to DSM, go to Control Panel > Hardware & Power > General, og klik Luk ned. Alternatively, press and hold the power button until you hear a beep (approximately 3 seconds).

LED-indikatorer:

Monitor the front panel LEDs for system status:

• Status-LED: Green (normal), Orange (degraded/error), Flashing (booting/shutting down).
• Drev-LED'er: Green (active), Flashing Green (accessing), Orange (drive error/degraded).
• LAN LED'er: Green (connected), Flashing Green (activity).

4.2 Datastyring

Creating Storage Pools and Volumes:

1. Log in to DSM.
2. Åben Lagermanager.
3. Gå til Opbevaringspool og klik Skabe to set up a new storage pool with your desired RAID type (e.g., RAID 5, RAID 6, SHR).
4. After creating a storage pool, go to Bind og klik Skabe to create a new volume on the storage pool.

Creating Shared Folders:

1. In DSM, open Kontrolpanel > Delt mappe.
2. Klik Create > Create Shared Folder.
3. Follow the wizard to name the folder, select the volume, and configure permissions for users and groups.

4.3 Backup and Restoration

DSM offers various backup solutions:

• Hyper Backup: For backing up data from your NAS to another Synology NAS, rsync server, public cloud services, or external storage.
• Snapshot replikering: Leverages the Btrfs file system to create point-in-time copies of shared folders and iSCSI LUNs for quick recovery.
• Aktiv backup til virksomheder: Centralized backup solution for PCs, servers, and virtual machines.

Refer to the DSM Help for detailed instructions on configuring these backup tasks.

4.4 Netværkskonfiguration

Configure network settings via Control Panel > Network.

• Netværksgrænseflade: Configure IP addresses (DHCP or static), DNS servers, and Jumbo Frame settings.
• Trafikkontrol: Manage network bandwidth for different services.
• Link sammenlægning: Combine the two LAN ports for increased bandwidth or network redundancy (requires a compatible switch).

5. Vedligeholdelse

5.1 Systemopdateringer

Regularly update DSM to ensure system stability, security, and access to new features.

1. Log in to DSM.
2. Gå til Kontrolpanel > Opdater og gendan.
3. Check for available DSM updates and install them as recommended.

5.2 Disksundhedstjek

Monitor the health of your hard drives to prevent data loss.

1. In DSM, open Lagermanager.
2. Gå til HDD/SSD.
3. Select a drive and click Sundhedsoplysninger til view S.M.A.R.T. data and run health tests.

5.3 Rengøring

Keep the RS819 clean to ensure proper airflow and prevent overheating.

• Sluk for enheden, og tag netledningen ud, inden rengøring.
• Brug en blød, tør klud til at tørre ydersiden af.
• Brug trykluft til forsigtigt at fjerne støv fra ventilationsåbningerne.

6. Fejlfinding

6.1 Almindelige problemer og løsninger

• Enheden tænder ikke: Ensure the power cord is securely connected to both the device and a working power outlet. Test the outlet with another device.
• Cannot find the NAS on the network: Verify Ethernet cable connections. Ensure your computer is on the same network segment. Try using http://find.synology.com or Synology Assistant software.
• Status LED is orange: This indicates a system warning or degraded volume. Log in to DSM and check Lagermanager or Log Center for detaljer.
• Drive LED is orange: A drive may be failing or has failed. Check Lagerstyring > HDD/SSD for the drive's health status. Replace faulty drives as soon as possible.
• Forgot administrator password: Use the reset button on the rear panel. Press and hold the reset button for 4 seconds until you hear a beep. This will reset the admin password and network settings without affecting data.

For more detailed troubleshooting, refer to the Synology Knowledge Base or contact Synology Support.

7. Tekniske specifikationer

8. Garanti og support

8.1 Produktgaranti

The Synology RS819 comes with a limited warranty. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Synology webwebsted.

8.2 Teknisk support

For technical assistance, product documentation, and software downloads, please visit the Synology Support Center:

• Synologi Webwebsted: www.synology.com
• Supportportal: www.synology.com/support
• Vidensbase: Provides articles and FAQs for common issues and configurations.

When contacting support, please have your product model (RS819) and serial number ready.