Synology NAS DS220J Personal Cloud Solution Manual

Synology NAS DS220J Personal Cloud Solution For Data Sharing And Backup Installation Guide

Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new DS220j, 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 Synology NAS.

Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.

Package Contents

Synology DS220j at a Glance

No.	Article Name	Location	Description
1	Status Indicator	Front Panel	Displays the status of the system. For more information, see “LED Indicator Table“.
2	LAN Indicator		Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see “LED Indicator Table“.
3	Disk Indicator		Displays the status of the installed drive. For more information, see “LED Indicator Table“.
4	Power Button		Press to power on the Synology NAS. To power off the Synology NAS, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
5	Fan	Back Panel	Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the Synology NAS will emit a beeping sound.
6	LAN Port		Connect a network cable here.
7	USB 3.0 Port		Connect external hard drives or other USB devices to the Synology NAS here.
8	Reset Button		Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP address, DNS server, and password for the admin account. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold again until you hear three beep sounds to return the Synology NAS to “Not Installed” status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.
9	Kensington Security Slot		Attach a Kensington security lock here.
10	Power Port		Connect the AC power adapter here.

Hardware Specification

Item	DS220j
Compatible Drive Type	3.5″ / 2.5″ SATA x 2
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity	32TB (2 X 16TB hard drives)
External Ports	USB 3.0 x 2
LAN Port	1GbE (RJ-45) x 1
Size (H x W x D) (mm)	165 x 100 x 225.5
Weight (kg)	0.88
Supported Clients	Windows 7 and 10 Mac OS X 10.11 onward
File Systems	Internal: ext4 External: ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT1
Supported RAID Types	Basic JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 Synology Hybrid RAID (1-Disk Fault Tolerance)
Agency Certifications	FCC Class B CE Class B BSMI Class B EAC VCCI CCC RCM RoHS Compliant
HDD Hibernation	Yes
Scheduled Power On/Off	Yes
Language Localization	English
Environment Requirements	Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC Frequency: 50/60Hz Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 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.

Safety Instructions

Spare Parts

Visit www.synology.com/products/spare_parts if you need to replace system fans, disk trays, or power supply units.

Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Component Installation

Please prepare the tools and parts below before setting up your Synology NAS:

• A Screwdriver
• At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit www.synology.com/compatibility 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. Push the upper case in the direction as shown below. Lift the upper case and set it aside.
   
2. Install drives:
   For 3.5” drives with 3 screw holes on each side (indicated below):
   
   a Slide the drive into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it’s firmly connected to the SATA connector.
   b Secure the drive with the screws provided.
   
   For 3.5” drives with 2 screw holes on each side (indicated below):
   
   a Place the HDD bracket on your Synology NAS, and fasten the bracket to the Synology NAS with the screws provided
   
   b Slide the drive into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it’s firmly connected to the SATA connector. Secure the drive with the screws provided.
   
   For 2.5” drives:
   a Place the drive in the 2.5″ Disk Holder (Type C, sold separately), and then tighten the 2.5″ screws to secure the drive.
   
   b Slide the 2.5″ Disk Holder into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until the drive is firmly connected to the SATA connector. Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws.
   
3. Repeat the steps above to install the other drive if you have prepared one.
4. The position of drives is as follows:
   
   Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended that all installed drives are of the same size to make the best use of drive capacity.
5. Replace the upper case, and tighten the screws on the back panel.
   

Start Up Your Synology NAS

1. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of your Synology NAS. Connect the other end to a power outlet.
2. Use the LAN cable to connect the Synology NAS to your switch, router, or hub.
3. Press the power button to turn on your Synology NAS.

Congratulations! Your DS220j is now online and detectable from a network computer.

LED Indicator Table

LED Indicator	Color	Status	Description
STATUS	Green	Static	Volume normal
	Orange	Blinking	Volume degraded / Volume crashed
			Volume not created
			DSM not installed
	Off		HDD hibernation
Front LAN	Green	Static	Network connected
		Blinking	Network active
	Off		No network
DISK 1-2	Green	Static	Drive ready and idle
		Blinking	Accessing drive
	Orange	Static	Drive error / Port disabled1
	Off		No internal drive / HDD Advanced Hibernation
Power	Blue	Static	Powered on
		Blinking	Booting up / Shutting down
	Off		Powered off

System Maintenance

Initial Troubleshooting Guide

We have selected several helpful articles on frequently asked questions to help you do initial troubleshooting on your Synology NAS. To view the articles, please click on the links provided below:

• General
  • What can I do to troubleshoot NAS connection problems?
  • Why does my Synology NAS make unusual noises?
  • How to reset my Synology NAS
• Hard Disk Drive
  • How to choose the right HDD for my Synology NAS
  • How to diagnose drives’ health status when receiving bad sector warning
  • How to fix hard drive failure and retrieve the data from your hard drives
  • What should I do if my Synology NAS cannot recognize installed drives?
  • How do I know whether the problem is with my Synology NAS or drive when drive errors occur?
• Memory
  • How can I run a memory test on my Synology NAS?
• LED
  • How do I recognize a hibernating Synology NAS via the LED indicators?
  • What can I do if the STATUS LED keeps flashing in orange?
  • Why am I unable to install my Synology NAS and why is the Power LED indicator flashing constantly?
• Fan
  • What type of fan speed modes are available on my Synology NAS?

Install DSM on Synology NAS

After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s browser-based operating system – on your DS220j.

Install DSM with Web Assistant

Your DS220j 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 DS220j. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below.

1. Power on your DS220j.
2. Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the DS220j.
3. Enter either of the following into the address bar of your browser:
   a find.synology.com
   b synologynas:5000
4. Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and find the Synology NAS within the local network. The status of the DS220j should be Not Installed.
   
5. Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the onscreen instructions.
   Note
   1. The Synology NAS must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.
   2. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.
   3. Both the Synology NAS and the computer must be in the same local network.
6. If you accidentally leave the installation process before it is finished, log in to the DSM as admin (default administrative account name) with the password left blank.

Learn More

Congratulations! Your DS220j is now ready for action. For more information or online resources about your DS220j, please visit www.synology.com.

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Section 3. Limited Warranty and Remedies

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Return. Any Product return by Customer under Section 3.3 must be made in accordance with Synology’s then-current return procedures with the purchase receipt or invoice. You may see more information about return procedure at https://www.synology.com/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Service_Applicatio /How_ to _make_ warranty_ claim_ for_ Synology_ NAS, for warranty claims, Customer must return the complete Product to Synology in accordance with this Section 3.4. Any Product returned that has been disassembled (except under the direction of Synology) will be refused and returned to Customer at Customer’s expense. Any Product must be returned in the same condition as it was received from Synology to the address designated by Synology, freight pre paid, in packaging sufficient to protect the contents thereof. Customer is responsible for insurance and risk of loss with respect to returned items until they are properly received by Synology.

Replacement by Synology. If Synology elects to replace any Product under this Warranty set forth in Section 3.1, then Synology will ship a replacement Product at Synology’s expense via the shipping method selected by Synology after receipt of the nonconforming Product returned in accordance with Section 3.4 and validation by Synology that the Product does not conform to the warranty. In some countries, Synology may at its own discretion apply the Synology Replacement Service to certain Products, through which Synology will ship a replacement Product to Customer before its receipt of the nonconforming Product returned by Customer (“Synology Replacement Service”).

Disclaimer of Warranties. THE WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES OF SYNOLOGY AND THE REMEDIES OF CUSTOMER SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN SUBSTITUTION FOR, AND CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES AND DISCLAIMS, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF SYNOLOGY AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND REMEDIES OF CUSTOMER AGAINST SYNOLOGY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION OR SOFTWARE AND ANY OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES DELIVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY: (A) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; (B) IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR USAGE OF TRADE; (C) CLAIM OF INFRINGEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION; OR (D) CLAIM IN TORT (WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY). SYNOLOGY MAKES NO GUARANTEE AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT THE DATA OR INFORMATION STORED ON ANY SYNOLOGY PRODUCT WILL BE SECURE AND WITHOUT RISK OF DATA LOSS. SYNOLOGY RECOMMENDS THAT CUSTOMER TAKES APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO BACK UP THE DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMER.

Section 4. Limitations of Liability 

Force Majeure. Synology will not be liable for, or be considered to be in breach of or default under this Warranty on account of, any delay or failure to perform as required by this Warranty as a result of any cause or condition beyond its reasonable control (including, without limitation, any act or failure to act by Customer)

Disclaimer of Certain Damages. IN NO EVENT WILL SYNOLOGY OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF COVER OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, INFORMATION, REVENUE, PROFIT OR BUSINESS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, ANY ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION OR SOFTWARE AND ANY OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY EVEN IF SYNOLOGY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Limitation of Liability. SYNOLOGY’S AND ITS SUPPLIERS’ LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, ANY ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION OR SOFTWARE AND ANY OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES CUSTOMER MAY INCUR AND WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY. The foregoing disclaimer of certain damages and limitation of liability will apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The laws of some states/jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of certain damages. To the extent that those laws apply to the Product, the exclusions and limitations set forth above may not apply to Customer.

Section 5. Miscellaneous 

Proprietary Rights. The Product and any accompanying Software and documentation provided with the Product include proprietary and intellectual property rights of Synology and its third party suppliers and licensors. Synology retains and reserves all right, title, and interest in the intellectual property rights of the Product, and no title to or ownership of any intellectual property rights in or to the Product, any accompanying Software or documentation and any other goods provided under this Warranty is transferred to Customer under this Warranty. Customer will (a) comply with the terms and conditions of  the Synology end user license agreement accompanying any Software furnished by Synology or an authorized Synology distributor or reseller; and (b) not attempt to reverse engineer any Product or component thereof or accompanying Software or otherwise misappropriate, circumvent or violate any of Synology’s intellectual property rights.

Assignment. Customer will not assign any of its rights under this Warranty directly, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Synology.

No Additional Terms. Except as expressly permitted by this Warranty, neither party will be bound by, and each party specifically objects to, any term, condition or other provision that conflicts with the provisions of this Warranty that is made by the other party in any purchase order, receipt, acceptance, confirmation, correspondence or otherwise, unless each party specifically agrees to such provision in writing. Further, if this Warranty conflicts with any terms or conditions of any other agreement entered into by the parties with respect to the Product, this Warranty will prevail unless the other agreement specifically references the sections of this Warranty that it supersedes.

Applicable Law. Unless explicitly prohibited by local law, this Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Washington, U.S.A. for the Customers residing within the United States; and by the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for Customers not residing within the United States, without regard to any conflict of law principles to the contrary. The 1980 U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods or any successor thereto does not apply.

Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Warranty, the Product or services provided by Synology with respect to the Product or the relationship between Customers residing within the United States and Synology will be resolved exclusively and finally by arbitration under the current commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association, except as otherwise provided below. The arbitration will be conducted before a single arbitrator, and will be limited solely to the dispute between Customer and Synology. The arbitration, or any portion of it, will not be consolidated with any other arbitration and will not be conducted on a class-wide or class action basis. The arbitration shall be held in King County, Washington, U.S.A. by submission of documents, by telephone, online or in person as determined by the arbitrator at the request of the parties. The prevailing party in any arbitration or legal action occurring within the United States or otherwise shall receive all costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, including any arbitration fee paid by the prevailing party. Any decision rendered in such arbitration proceedings will be final and binding on the parties, and judgment may be entered thereon in any court of competent jurisdiction. Customer understands that, in the absence of this provision, Customer would have had a right to litigate any such dispute, controversy or claim in a court, including the right to litigate claims on a class-wide or class-action basis, and Customer expressly and knowingly waives those rights and agrees to resolve any disputes through binding arbitration in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.5. For Customers not residing within the United States, any dispute, controversy or claim described in this section shall be finally resolved by arbitration conducted by three neutral arbitrators in accordance with the procedures of the R.O.C. Arbitration Law and related enforcement rules. The arbitration shall take place in Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C., and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English or, if both parties so agree, in Mandarin Chinese. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict Synology from seeking injunctive relief or seeking such other rights and remedies as it may have at law or equity for any actual or threatened breach of any provision of this Warranty relating to Synology’s intellectual property rights.

Attorneys’ Fees. In any arbitration, mediation, or other legal action or proceeding to enforce rights or remedies under this Warranty, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled, costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Export Restrictions. You acknowledge that the Product may be subject to U.S. export restrictions. You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the Product, including without limitation the U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

Severability. If any provision of this Warranty is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Warranty will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement. This Warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, between Synology and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.