Synology DiskStation DS218play 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 6 6 8 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant Learn More Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: LED Indicator Table Synology_HIG_DS218play_20170626 2 9 9
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 3 Disk Indicator 4 Power Button and Indicator 5 Fan 6 LAN Port 7 USB 3.0 Port Location Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table". Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
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 • 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 Push the upper case in the direction as shown below. Lift the upper case and set it aside. 2 Install drives: • For 3.
a Place the HDD bracket on the DiskStation, and fasten the bracket to the DiskStation 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.
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 DiskStation 1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to a power outlet. 2 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub. 3 Press the power button to turn on the DiskStation.
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 DS218play 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 2 LAN Port 1GbE (RJ-45) x 1 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 100 x 225.5 Weight (kg) 0.87 Supported Clients File Systems Supported RAID Types • Windows 7 onward • 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 Front 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 Power Blue Off No internal drive Static Powered on Blinking Booting up /
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