Synology DiskStation DS918+ 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 to DiskStation Add a M.
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. Package Contents Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 AC power adapter x 1 Screws for 2.
Synology DiskStation at a Glance 1 2 3 4 5 1 4 10 6 11 7 8 9 No. Article Name 1 Status Indicator 2 Disk Indicator 3 Drive Tray Lock 4 USB 3.0 Port Connect external drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation here. 5 Power Button 1. Press to power on the DiskStation. 2. To power off the DiskStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
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 Pull out the drive bay which you are installing the drive into. 2 Load drives in the drive trays. • For 3.
• For 2.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray and store them in a safe place. Place the drive in the blue area (shown below) of the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten the screws to secure the drive in place. 3 Insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay and push it back until you hear a click when the tray is locked into place. 4 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other drives you have prepared.
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. 1 2 3 Press the power button. Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer. Add a Memory Module to DiskStation The optional Synology memory module is designed for DiskStation memory expansion.
Important: Hold the memory module by its edge, and do not touch the gold contacts. Note: Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if a non-Synology memory module is used for memory upgrade. 5 Insert the four drive trays back into the drive bays. 6 Reconnect the cables you removed in step 1, and then press and hold the power button to turn on your DiskStation. To make sure DiskStation recognizes the new memory capacity: 1 Install DiskStation Manager (DSM).
Add a M.2 NVMe SSD to DiskStation You may install up to two M.2 NVMe 2280 SSDs to your DiskStation for creating SSD cache volume. Follow the steps below for SSD module installation / removal. To install a M.2 NVMe SSD module: 1 Shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to prevent any possible damages. 2 The SSD slots are located at the bottom of your DiskStation. 3 Remove the two lids protecting the modules to be installed.
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 DS918+ Compatible Drive Type 3.5" / 2.5" SATA x 4 Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 40 TB (4 x 10 TB HDD) External Ports • USB 3.0 x 2 • eSATA x 1 LAN Port 1GbE (RJ-45) x 2 Size (H x W x D) (mm) 166 x 199 x 223 Weight (kg) 2.28 Supported Clients File Systems • 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 Green DISK 1-4 Orange HDD hibernation Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Static Drive error / Port disabled1 Off Power Blue No internal drive / Deep sleep Static Powered on Blinking Booting up or shutting down Off Rear LAN (on upper side of jack) Green Powered off Stati
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