Synology DiskStation DS218+ Hardware Installation Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents Synology DiskStation at a Glance Safety Instructions 3 4 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Install Drives Start Up Your DiskStation Add a Memory Module on DiskStation 6 6 9 10 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant Learn More Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: LED Indicator Table Synology_HIG_DS218+_20170829 2 12 12
1 Chapter Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new DiskStation, 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 DiskStation. Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.
Synology DiskStation at a Glance No. Article Name 1 Status Indicator 2 LAN Indicator Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table". 3 Disk Indicator Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table". 4 USB 3.0 Port 5 Copy Button Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB storage device, etc.).
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Make sure the environment does not experience abrupt changes in temperature or humidity. Place the product right side up at all times. Do not place near any liquids. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Wipe with damp paper towels. Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners. To prevent the unit from falling over, do not place on carts or any unstable surfaces. The power cord must plug in to the correct supply voltage.
2 Chapter Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver (only for 2.5” drives) • At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit www.synology.com 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 Remove the drive bay cover from the front panel.
3 Load drives in the drive trays. • For 3.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive in the drive tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the drive in place. • For 2.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and put them in a safe place. Place the drive in the blue area (shown below) of the drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten the screws provided to secure the drive.
6 Drives are numbered as shown below. 7 Replace the hard drive bay cover to finish the installation. Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommend that all installed drives are of the same size to make the best use of drive capacity.
Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power adapter, and the other to the power outlet. 3 Press the power button to turn on your DiskStation. Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.
Add a Memory Module on DiskStation The optional Synology memory module is designed for DiskStation memory expansion. Follow the steps below to install, check, or remove a memory module on your DiskStation. To install a memory module: 1 Shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to prevent any possible damages. 2 Remove the two hard drive trays from the two drive bays. An empty memory slot is located on the inner right side of your DiskStation.
To remove the memory module: 1 Follow step 1 and 2 of the "To install a memory module" section to shut down your DiskStation, disconnect the cables, and then remove the two hard drive trays. 2 Push the levers on both sides of the memory module outward. The memory module will be released from the slot. 3 Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot. 4 Insert the hard drive trays back into the hard drive bays. 5 Reconnect the cables removed in step 1.
3 Chapter Install DSM on DiskStation After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s browser-based operating system – on your DiskStation. Install DSM with Web Assistant Your DiskStation 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 DiskStation. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below. 1 Power on the DiskStation.
A Appendix Specifications Item DS218+ Compatible Drive Type 3.5" / 2.5" SATA x 2 Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 20TB (2 x 10TB hard drives) External Ports • USB 3.0 x 3 • eSATA x 1 LAN Ports 1GbE (RJ-45) x 1 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 108 x 233.2 Weight (kg) 1.30 Supported Clients File Systems Supported RAID Types • Windows 7 and 10 • • Mac OS X 10.
B Appendix LED Indicator Table LED Indicator Color Status Description Green Static Volume normal Volume degraded / Volume crashed STATUS Orange Blinking Volume not created DSM not installed Off LAN Green HDD hibernation Static Network connected Blinking Network active Off Green Disk 1-2 Orange No network Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Static Drive error / Port disabled1 Off Copy2 Green No internal drive Static Device detected Blinking Copying data Off
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