Synology DS107 e,, + network attached storage device User’s Guide
Below you will find brief information for network attached storage device DS107e, network attached storage device DS107, network attached storage device DS107+. The Synology DS107 series is designed for storing and sharing files, backing up data, managing files through web browsers, sharing photos, enjoying entertainment data, and more. It offers a variety of features including USB printer sharing, web site programming, and multimedia service. Users can access the shared folders via Windows or Mac and manage them via web interface. The device comes with USB ports for connecting external drives and printers, and provides a secure way to transfer data via FTP and FTP over SSL.
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Synology DS107 Series
User’s Guide
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Based on DS2.0 Ver. 2.0501
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Index
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Getting to know your Synology Server
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Accessing Synology Server Data
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Server Backup and PC Backup Solutions
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About this User’s Guide
This user's guide covers all the functions of Synology DS107 Series server.
Some of the functions may only be available on specific models. Please refer to product specification for details.
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Getting to know your Synology Server
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Synology DS107 Series server (“Synology
Server”). Synology Server is specially designed for the following purposes:
Storing and Sharing Files via Internet
Windows users and Mac users can easily share files within Intranet or through
Internet. Unicode language support makes sharing different language files from
Synology Server smoothly.
PC Data and Server Data Backup
Synology Server provides various backup solutions to back up Synology Server data or back up PC data to Synology Server and rsync compatible server.
Transferring Data via FTP
Synology Server provides FTP service with bandwidth restriction and anonymous login. To transfer data safely, “FTP over SSL” or “FTP over TLS” is also available on advanced models.
Managing Files through Web Browsers
File Station makes it possible for users to manage their files on the Synology
Server easily through a web interface. Simply point the web browser to Synology
File Station, and you have one more access to your files.
Sharing Photos and Videos with Photo Station 2 + video
“Photo Station 2 + video” provides intuitive user interface to share your photos and videos online in a snap.
Enjoying Entertainment Data Stored on Server
“Download Station” allows you to download files from Internet through BitTorrent,
FTP, and HTTP to Synology Server. Moreover, if you have UPnP DMA connected in the LAN, you can enable “Multimedia Service” and share the multimedia files on Synology server. If you just want to share and play mp3 files stored on Synology Server, you can enable “iTunes Service”, and enjoy the music through any iTunes clients on LAN.
The build-in “Copy” button on the device allows instant copy of photos from the camera to Synology Server.
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Enjoying Music instantly with USB Speakers
“Audio Station” allows users to collate music stored in Synology Server into playlist, play music stored on the Synology Server or from the connected iPod, or even stream internet Radio Stations. With USB speakers connected to the
Synology Server, you’re able to bathe in music at anytime you want.
Programming your Own Web Site
Personal or corporate website can be easily setup using “Web Station” function.
By integrating with PHP and MySQL, user can also set up blog or even online shop.
USB Printer Server
You can share USB 2.0 Printer through Local Area Network.
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Specification
Item
Hard Disk
Interface
Maximum
Capacity
DS107e DS107 DS107+
SATA SATA SATA
1 TB 1 TB 1 TB
USB 2.0 Ports
LAN Port
USB Copy
Windows User
Mac User
Maximum User
Accounts
Maximum Group
Accounts
*3
RJ-45
10/100/1000Mbps
Yes
Windows 98 onward
*3
RJ-45
10/100/1000Mbps
Yes
Windows 98 onward
*3
RJ-45
10/100/1000Mbps
Yes
Windows 98 onward
Mac OS 9 onward Mac OS 9 onward Mac OS 9 onward
128 128 128
64 64 64
Maximum
Shared Folder
Maximum
Concurrent
Connections
100 100 100
32 32 32
NTP Yes Yes Yes
Windows
ADS/NT4
Domain
No Yes Yes
Encrypted
Network Backup
Language
Localization
No Yes Yes
English, French,
German, Korean,
Italian, Spanish,
Danish, Norwegian,
Swedish,
Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese
English, French,
German, Korean,
Italian, Spanish,
Danish, Norwegian,
Swedish,
Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese
English, French,
German, Korean,
Italian, Spanish,
Danish, Norwegian,
Swedish,
Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese eSATA Port *1
HDD Hibernation Yes
*1
Yes
*1
Yes
Yes Yes Yes Event
Notification
Agency
Certifications
FCC Class B、
CE、BSMI
FCC Class B、
CE、BSMI
FCC Class B、
CE、BSMI
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Dimension
Power
Consumption
And
Environment
Requirements
(excluding HDD)
Line voltage
100V to 240V
AC
Frequency
50Hz to 60Hz
Operating
Temperature
50 to 95∘F
(10 to 35∘C)
Storage
Temperature
-40 to 185∘F
(-10 to 70∘C)
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% RH
Maximum
Operating Altitude
10,000 feet
16.0 X 21.8 X 6.3 cm
16.0 X 21.8 X 6.3 cm
0.81 kg
(excluding HDD)
Line voltage
100V to 240V
AC
Frequency
50Hz to 60Hz
Operating
Temperature
50 to 95∘F
(10 to 35∘C)
Storage
Temperature
-40 to 185∘F
(-10 to 70∘C)
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% RH
Maximum
Operating Altitude
10,000 feet
16.0 X 21.8 X 6.3 cm
0.81 kg
(excluding HDD)
Line voltage
100V to 240V
AC
Frequency
50Hz to 60Hz
Operating
Temperature
50 to 95∘F
(10 to 35∘C)
Storage
Temperature
-40 to 185∘F
(-10 to 70∘C)
Relative Humidity
5% to 95% RH
Maximum
Operating Altitude
10,000 feet
Limitations
1. Supports up to 1 USB printer.
2. Supports up to 3 external USB disks.
3. USB Copy function only supports USB disks with FAT32 file system.
4. Some digital cameras are defined as a Still Image Device, such as Canon.
For such devices, Synology Server only supports USB Copy function (No
USB share function).
5. For Mac users, Synology Server supports only USB printers with
PostScript.
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Appearance
Front View Rear View
Fan
USBCopy button eSATA port
POWER button
Article Name Location Description
Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn the Synology
Server On or Off.
To turn Off Synology Server, press the Power Button and hold it until you hear a "beep" sound and the
Power LED starts blinking.
COPY Button Front Panel The COPY Button lights up when you connect a
USB Device (for example: digital camera, USB flash disk). Pressing the button will copy the data from the connected USB device to the Synology Server's internal HDD.
USB Port Front Panel The Synology Server offers 3 USB ports for adding additional external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices. One at the front, and other two at the back.
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USB port
LAN port
RESET
DC in 12V port
Smart Fan
Ventilation
Front Panel The fan is to exhaust waste heat out of Synology
Server. It will start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will "beep" every 1 second. eSATA Port Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external
SATA HDD.
RESET
Button
LAN Port
Back Panel 1. To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the "admin" account to default value, and reset the “guest” account to the “enabled” status. (Please refer
to “Resetting Administrator Password”
chapter.)
2. To reinstall the Synology Server. (Please refer
to “Reinstalling Synology Server” chapter.)
Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology Server.
DC IN 12V
Port
Back Panel The DC IN 12V Port is where you connect the AC
Power Adapter.
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LED Indication Descriptions Table
LED
Indication
Color Status Description
Solid Green Light Volume normal
Status Green/Orange
Solid Orange
Light
Available volume space < 1GB
Blinking Orange
Light y Volume degraded or crashed y No volume
Blinking Orange and Green
Checking memory
Solid
LAN Green
Blinking
Light Off
Network is up
Network is active
Network is down
DISK/ eSATA
Green Blinking
Off
Solid
Disk is being accessed
No internal disk
Detected USB disk
USBCopy Green
Off
Power Blue Blinking
No USB disk y System is booting y System is shutting down
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Managing Synology Server
Entering Web Management UI
System administrator can manage the Synology Server by entering the web management UI. There are two options for you to enter the management UI:
Using Setup Utility
[Windows User]
1. Insert the Installation CD into CD/DVD-Rom Drive.
2. Choose “Synology Assistant” at the Autoup Menu.
3. Follow the steps to complete installation.
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4. After installation, double click on the desktop icon to execute the program.
5. Choose the server you want to manage and click “Manage” to enter the
Web Management UI.
6. Click on “Management”. Choose “login as system administrator (admin)”, input password and click “Enter”.
[Mac OSX User]
1. Insert the Installation CD into CD/DVD-Rom Drive.
2. Double-Click CD-Rom Drive thumbnail.
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6. Choose a Synology Server and click "Manage" to enter the Web
Management UI.
7. Choose "login as system administrator (admin)", input password and click
"Enter".
Please note:
To ensure flawless management process, please use the following browsers:
Client Browser
PC IE 6.0 onward
Mac OS X 10.3.x
Mac OS X 10.4.x
Safari 1.3 onward
Safari 2.0 onward
Accessing Web Management UI Manually
1. Open a web browser window.
2. At the address line input “http://Synology_Server_Name:5000/", where
“Synology_Server_Name” should be replaced with the name you set up for
Synology Server during the setup process.
3. Press “Enter” key on the keyboard.
4. Choose "login as system administrator (admin)".
5. Input password for admin.
6. Click “Enter” to access Web Management UI.
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Managing Synology Server
You can start managing Synology Server in Web Management UI. Synology
Server Web Management UI provides distinctive and straight forward design for easy management. You will find an online “Help” button on every page of the
Web Management UI. Click on the “Help” button for further information whenever you encounter any problem.
Joining Windows Domain
You can add Synology Server to Windows domain and let the domain users access Synology Server. Synology Server supports both Active Directory
Service (ADS) and NT4 domain. After being added to a Windows domain, the domain users only need to enter their domain account and password when trying to access the Synology Server. If the authentication succeeds, access will be granted.
For the detailed description, please refer to Help on “Network Services >
Win/Mac OS” page.
Assigning Access Right for Domain Users
After adding Synology Server to a Windows domain, you can grant domain users’ access rights to the shared folders on Synology server. Afterward, you will
see domain users on the User page. Please refer to the “Accessing Synology
Server Data > Setting Access Control” section for details.
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Resetting Administrator Password
Pressing the “RESET” button and hold it for about 4 seconds before you heard a beep sound will restore IP, DNS, passwords for the "admin" account to default value, and reset the “guest” account to the “enabled” status. The default password of the “admin” account is blank.
Reinstalling Synology Server
If for any reason you have to reinstall the Synology Server, you can press the
RESET button on the back panel twice, and the Synology Server will be reinstalled. The data saved on the Synology Server will not be erased during the reinstallation. However, for security’s reason, we strongly recommend that you back up the data on the server.
To reinstall the server:
1. Press the “RESET” button and hold it for about 4 seconds. Release the button when the Synology Server emits a beep sound.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, press the “RESET” button and hold it for about 4 seconds again. Release the button when the Synology Server emits a beep sound.
3. Run Synology Assistant, and set up the Synology Server again.
Note: The version of Synology Assistant should be identical to the version of the firmware patch file you install.
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Accessing Synology Server Data
File sharing service is one of the Synology Server's major functions.
Administrator can setup access rights for users either with Windows or Mac to access shared folders.
Shared Folders
System Built-in
Below are system built-in shared folders. Administrator can delete them later after setup.
Name
web photo music video
NetBackup usbshare satashare
Description
The shared folder “web” is for storing web pages. When
Web Station is enabled, users can browse the constructed website through browser. For detailed information, please refer to “Extra Features > Web
Station” section.
The shared folder “photo” is for storing image files. Files in “photo” shared folder can be browsed when Photo
Station or Multimedia Service is enabled. For detailed information, please refer to descriptions of Photo Station
2 + video and Multimedia Service.
Music files in “music” shared folder can be browsed through UPnP DMA when Multimedia Service is enabled.
For detailed information, please refer to descriptions of
Multimedia Service.
Video files in “video” shared folder can be browsed through UPnP DMA when Multimedia Service is enabled.
For detailed information, please refer to the page
“Network Services > Multimedia Service.”
The shared folder “NetBackup” is for saving backed up files using Network Backup. Please refer to the page
“Backup > Network Backup.”
After you connect external USB HDD to Synology
Server’s USB port, system will automatically create a shared folder with the prefix “usbshare”. Refer to
“Expanding HDD Capacity> External HDD” section for details.
After you connect external SATA HDD to Synology
Server’s USB port, system will automatically create a shared folder with the prefix “usbshare”. Refer to
“Expanding HDD Capacity> External HDD” section for details.
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Administrator-Created
Apart from the above system built-in shared folders, Administrator can create shared folders on the page “Storage > Shared Folder” of the Web Management
UI. Shared folders created by Administrator can be deleted or renamed at any time.
Setting Access Control
For security reasons, Administrator can go to the page “Privileges > Privileges
Setup” of the Web Management UI and set access rights for different users by selecting the shared folder.
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Setting Encoding
Synology Server uses Unicode to manage files. The benefit of using Unicode is to avoid file inaccessibility between users who use different languages. However, for users without Unicode support on their PC, Administrator can set the encoding method of the files to overcome the problem. Please go to the page
“Network Services > Win/Mac OS” of the Web Management UI for the setting.
Accessing Shared Folders
Windows User
Windows users can access the Synology Server’s shared folders by using Setup
Utility to map Network Drive
Synology Assistant, which is included in the Installation CD, not only helps
Administrator manage Synology Server, but also provides users with the following steps to map Network Drive:
2. Choose the server to map network drive.
3. Click on the “Map Drive” button on the left.
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4. Follow the on-screen steps to finish the setup.
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5. Upon completion, user can access the mapped shared folder in Windows
Explorer.
Mac User
Mac user can use ”Go > Connect to Server” to choose a Synology Server and access the shared folder on the server.
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Through FTP
Synology server provides FTP service. Administrator can enable FTP service on the “Network Service > FTP Service” page of the Web Management UI.
Windows users and Mac users can thus access data in Synology Server by FTP
Protocol. Synology server supports Secure FTP by default when administrator enables the FTP service. To prevent data from being access while transferring, users can also use “FTP over SSL” or “FTP over TLS” on the FTP client to make the data more secure. For the detailed information of using FTP and its limitation, please refer to Help on “Network Services > FTP Service” page.
Please Note:
1. Administrator has the option to adjust FTP Bandwidth or enable
Anonymous login.
2. FTP Service does not support Unicode. Before enabling FTP Service, please go to “Network Services > Win/Mac OS” page and setup codepage according to user’s client PC.
Through File Station
Synology File Station is a web-based file management tool. In the user interface of the File Station, users can upload, download, copy, move, and delete files and folders. For detailed function descriptions, please refer to the online Help in the
File Station user interface.
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Server Backup and PC Backup
Solutions
Synology Server provides complete backup solutions:
1. By using “Local Backup”, Administrator can back up Synology Server’s data to external USB or SATA HDD.
2. By using “Network Backup”, Administrator can back up Synology Server’s data to another Synology Server or an rsync compatible server.
3. By installing Synology Data Replicator II software on the client PC,
Windows users can back up data from PC to Synology Server.
4. Administrator can also back up Synology Server’s User, Group, and
Shared folders (see details below).
Local Backup
Please follow the below steps to perform Local Backup:
1. Connect an external USB HDD or SATA HDD to the corresponding port on
Synology Server.
2. Go to the page “External Devices > USB Disk” or “External Devices > eSATA Disk” of the Web Management UI, and format the HDD as “backup purpose”.
3. Go to the page “Backup > Local Backup” to set up your backup task.
Network Backup
Network Backup allows Administrator to back up Synology Server’s data to another Synology Server or an rsync compatible server through network. Please ensure Network Backup option is enabled on both Target and Client Server before performing the task. Go to “Backup > Network Backup” page for detail information.
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Backing up Personal Data
Windows users can install “Synology Data Replicator II” backup software which can be found on the installation CD. They can back up client PC data to
Synology Server to maintain a good copy of data whenever needed.
Using Synology Data Replicator II, users can:
1. Monitor selected folders on client PC and perform real-time backup when any modification to the file is made.
2. Adjust backup versions and restore points.
3. Restore backup data on Synology Server to client PC at user’s preference.
Before starting
Before using Synology Data Replicator II, please ensure:
1. Client PC and Synology Server uses the same encoding for backup to perform adequately.
2. Synology Data Replicator II is the next generation of Synology Data
Replicator. It can only restore backup data on Synology Server generated by itself. If users have backed up data on Synology Server using Synology
Data Replicator, we recommend restoring data on Synology Server to PC first before using Synology Data Replicator II.
Minimum System Requirement
1. Free HDD Space: 5MB
2. Operating System: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
3. Best Screen Resolution: 1024*768 and above
4. Microsoft Networking over TCP/IP enabled and has network connection with Synology Server.
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Installing Synology Data Replicator II
Insert Installation CD into Windows user CD/DVD-Rom drive. Click on “Synology
Data Replicator II”, and follow on-screen instructions.
Using Synology Data Replicator II
After installation, double click on the software icon to execute the program. Click on “Help” for detail description.
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Backing up Synology Server Settings
There are two options for you to backup Synology Server’s “User”, “Group”,
“Shared Folder” settings for easy maintenance and restoration.
Synology Server to PC Client
Go to the page “Backup > Configuration Backup” of the Web Management UI to back up settings from Synology Server to PC Client.
Synology Server to another Synology Server
The data backed up to another Synology Server or an rsync compatible server using “Network Backup” automatically includes the “User”, “Group”, “Shared
Folder” settings. When you recover the data, you can choose if you want to recover these settings.
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Sharing USB Printer
Synology Server supports Windows 98 and above users, and Mac OS 9 and above users to share USB Printer. For the detailed settings on different platforms, please refer to the page “External Devices > USB Printer” of the Web
Management UI.
Extra Features
Audio Station
By connecting a set of verified USB speakers and the Synology Remote receptor to the USB ports on the Synology Server, users will be able to enjoy the music stored on the Synology Server with the music player in the Audio Station web interface, or by the direction-free remote control. Besides music on the
Synology Server, users can also listen to Internet radio stations, or play music from the connected iPod. For detailed function descriptions, please refer to the online Help in the Audio Station web interface.
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iTunes Service
When “iTunes Service” is enabled, users can play music files stored on
Synology Server with any iTunes clients on the same subnet. For the detailed information and its limitation, please refer to Help on “Network Services > iTunes
Service” page of the Web Management UI.
Multimedia Service
When “Multimedia Service” is enabled, users who have UPnP DMA (Digital
Media Adapter) can browse multimedia files on Synology server. Please go to
“Network Services > Multimedia Service” page for further setup.
Download Station
Synology server can download files from Internet through BitTorrent, FTP, and
HTTP. PC users and Mac users can either install Download Redirector or go to the “Download Service” section of the Web Management UI to add download tasks and manage the download queue.
Before start adding download tasks, you should enable Download Station on the server and install Download Redirector on PC or Mac.
Enabling Download Station
Go to the “Download Service > Download Service” page.
Installing Download Redirector
Insert Installation CD into the CD/DVD-Rom drive. Click on “Download
Redirector”, and follow on-screen instructions to complete installation.
For the detailed description of Download Redirector, please refer to Help on
Download Redirector program window, or hit Help on “Download Service >
Download Management” page of the Web Management UI.
Web Station
Personal or corporate website can be easily setup using “Web Station.” By integrating with PHP and MySQL, users can also setup online shop. PHP support is turned on by default, MySQL requires manually enabling.
Enabling Web Station and MySQL
Go to the “Network Services > Web Service” page.
Web Station’s detail description
Please click on “
Read Tutorial
” link under “Enable Web Station”.
Photo Station 2 + video
The all new “Photo Station 2 + video” is stylish and even easier and faster.
Administrator can not only set up album cover, but also enter descriptions of albums, photos and videos, and choose whether to allow visitors’ comments.
Moreover, access right control can be set up to control privacy.
Enabling Photo Station 2 + video
Go to the “Network Services > Web Service” page.
Photo Station 2 + video’s detail description
Please click on “
Read Tutorial
” link under “Enable Photo Station”.
USBCopy
When a USB Device is connected to the USB port at the front panel, by pressing the “COPY” button all the data in the USB Device will be copied to Synology
Server’s internal HDD.
Setting USBCopy Target Location
You can setup USBCopy target location on the “External Devices > USBCopy” page of the Web Management UI. When pressing the “Copy” button from now on, data will be copied to the target location.
Mail Notification
Administrator can enter email address on the page “System > Notification”.
Synology Server will send email to the address whenever an important event occurs to notify Administrator.
Firmware Update
To keep your Synology Server up to date, Administrator can go to “System >
Firmware Upgrade” page to upgrade firmware.
Note: Normally, upgrading the firmware of the Synology server will not affect data on the Synology server. However, to ensure data security, it is recommended that you back up your data before update.
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Expanding HDD Capacity
Administrator can expand HDD capacity by connecting external HDD, or replacing a larger capacity internal HDD.
External HDD
External USB HDD
When connecting an external USB HDD to Synology Server’s USB port,
“usbshare1” shared folder will be created automatically. Upon disconnecting external USB HDD, the shared folder will be removed. For more than 1 external
USB HDD is connected, “usbshare2”, “usbshare3” will be created accordingly.
To Eject or Format external USB HDD, go to the page “External Devices > USB
Disk” of the Web Management UI.
External SATA HDD
When connecting an external SATA HDD to Synology Server’s eSATA port,
“satashare” shared folder will be created automatically. Upon disconnecting
External SATA HDD, shared folder will be removed.
To Eject or Format external SATA HDD, go to the page “External Devices > eSATA Disk” of the Web Management UI.
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Replacing Larger Internal HDD
When the internal HDD storage is run out, Administrator can follow the steps to replace a larger HDD and keep using the original data:
1. Replace the original internal HDD with a larger one.
2. Connect the original HDD to the USB/eSATA port.
3. Copy the data from the original HDD to the new HDD
4. Remove the original HDD.
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Troubleshooting
For any questions about managing your Synology Server, please refer to the
“Help” button at every page of the Web Management UI. For any questions other than that, please visit Synology Inc. website ( www.synology.com
) for further assistant.
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Appendix
Recommended Peripherals
For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com.
Recommended NTP Server
The main purpose of Network Time Protocol (NTP) is for synchronizing clocks of computer system over data network. We have provided a few recommended
NTP servers. For more information about NTP Server, please visit http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~mills/ntp/servers.html
Below are few recommended NTP server:
1. time.apple.com
2. time.asia.apple.com
3. time.euro.apple.com
4. time.nist.gov
5. time.windows.com
For more information, please refer to: http://ntp.isc.org/bin/view/Servers/WebHome
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Key features
File Sharing
Data Backup
Web-based File Management
Multimedia Streaming
USB Printer Sharing
Web Site Programming
Frequently asked questions
You can access the shared folders using Synology Assistant to map Network Drive for Windows users or through 'Go > Connect to Server' for Mac users. It also supports FTP access. You can manage the shared folders and access rights via the web-based management interface
Windows 98 and above, Mac OS 9 and above.
You can either perform local backups to external USB or SATA HDD, network backups to other Synology Server or rsync compatible servers, or use Synology Data Replicator II to back up data from your PC to the device. You can also back up the server's user, group, and shared folder settings.
You can share a USB printer with other users via the 'External Devices > USB Printer' page in the web management interface.