Synology DS411SLIM Use Time Machine for Mac, Data Replicator Requirement, Install Data Replicator

Synology DiskStation User's Guide

Based on DSM 3.1

Important:

Your computer and Synology DiskStation should use the same encoding. See "Language" on Page 36 for more information.

Synology Data Replicator 3 is the next generation of Synology Data Replicator. It can only restore the data on Synology DiskStation that was backed up after Data Replicator 3 was installed. If users have backed up data on Synology DiskStation using Synology Data Replicator, we recommend restoring data on Synology DiskStation to PC first before using Synology Data Replicator 3.

Data Replicator Requirement

Free HDD Space: 5MB

Operating System: Windows 2000 or later

Best Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or above

Network Environment: Microsoft Networking over TCP/IP enabled and has network connection with Synology DiskStation

Install Data Replicator

1Insert the Installation CD into the optical drive of your computer.

2Click Data Replicator 3, and follow the onscreen instructions to finish installation.

Use Data Replicator

For detailed instructions on how to use Data Replicator, see its Help by clicking the Help button.

Use Time Machine for Mac

Synology DiskStation provides compatibility for backup with Apple Time Machine. Mac users can back up their data to Synology DiskStation's shared folder without problem.

To set Synology DiskStation as Time Machine's backup destination:

1Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Win/Mac/NFS and tick Enable Mac file service.

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Chapter 9: Back Up Data