Chapter 1 Installation

Diagrams

TS5800D

TS5600D

TS5400D

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TS5200D

TS5400R

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Power Button

To power on, connect the power cable and wait for 10 seconds, then press the power button. To power off, press the power button twice.

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Info LED

If there is a status message, the amber info LED will light up. Check the LCD panel to see the status message.

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Error LED

If there is an error, the red error LED will light up. Check the LCD panel to see the error message.

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LAN1 LED

When LAN port 1 is connected, this LED glows green. It blinks when the connection is active.

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LAN2 LED

When LAN port 2 is connected, this LED glows green. It blinks when the connection is active.

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LCD Panel

This display shows the status of many TeraStation settings. It also displays errors and messages when available.

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Display Button

Switches between the different display modes. Also, if the TeraStation is beeping, press this button to stop it.

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Function Button

Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, rebuilding RAID arrays, and configuring failover.

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Drive Lock

Open the front panel with the key to replace hard drives or access the reset button.

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Reset Button

To shut down and reboot the TeraStation, hold down the reset button.

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Status LEDs

Normally, these LEDs blink green when hard drives are accessed. If a drive fails, its LED will turn red or amber.

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Factory Use Only

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Boot Mode Switch

Leave the switch in the HDD position during normal operation. To recover settings, insert the recovery USB drive into a USB 2.0 port, move the boot switch to the USB position, and press the power button.

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UPS Port

Connect to a UPS.

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USB 3.0 Port

Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives can be connected. USB hubs are not supported.

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USB 2.0 Port

Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB UPS connection can be connected.

USB hubs are not supported.

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LAN Port 1

Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your network.

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LAN Port 2

This second Ethernet port may be used for network redundancy or backup. You may connect a second TeraStation directly to this port for backup.

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Power Connector

Use the included power cable to connect to an UPS, surge protector, or outlet.

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Fan

Do not block the fan.

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Anti-Theft Security Slot

Use this slot to secure your TeraStation with a cable lock (not included).

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UID Button

Press the UID button on the front or the back of the unit to cycle the blue LED on and off.

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Serial Number

This sticker shows the TeraStation’s serial number.

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Link LED

Glows orange when the unit is connected to a network.

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Act LED

This LED shows network activity. It blinks orange when the TeraStation is accessed over the network.

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