There may be a time that arises when you need to shut down a Synology NAS. Thankfully, it’s a straightforward process that can be achieved with a few simple methods. This guide will run you through the process of gracefully shutting down your Synology enclosure, as well as how to set up automated commands.
- How to shut down Synology NAS with DSM
- How to shut down Synology NAS with the power button
- How to schedule shutdowns in Synology DSM
How to shut down Synology NAS with DSM
The primary method in shutting down a Synology NAS involves the use of the company’s DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS. This process takes two clicks:
- Click on the user icon in the top-right of the web admin UI.
- Choose Shut Down.
- Confirm you wish to shut down the NAS by choosing Yes.
- Wait for the NAS to gracefully shut down.
How to shut down Synology NAS with the power button
Using DSM is not a requirement for shutting down the best Synology NAS. It’s possible to use the physical power button on the enclosure itself, which negates the need to log into the web admin UI.
- Press and hold the power button for approximately five seconds. (The status indicator should start flashing.)
- Wait for the NAS to gracefully shut down.
How to schedule shutdowns in Synology DSM
Fancy becoming a wizard with a magical NAS that can shut itself down on a regular basis? You can achieve this within DSM by using Synology’s Power Schedule feature. Here’s how to set up automated power commands:
- Click on Control Panel on the Synology DSM desktop.
- Click on Hardware & Power.
- Click on Power Schedule. This displays all the automated power commands.
- Click on Create to set up a new command.
- Select the shutdown command from the drop-down menu.
- Select the date and time for this action to take place.
- Click OK to confirm the selection.
- Click on Apply to save the changes.
Enclosures and the best NAS drives specifically designed for this hardware are built to run continuously. I wouldn’t recommend shutting down the NAS regularly unless required to do so from a service or application running on the server.
