Synology DiskStation DS418 Manual
Synology DiskStation DS418
Hardware Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Package Contents 3
Synology DiskStation at a Glance 4
Safety Instructions 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6
Install Drives 6
Start Up Your DiskStation 8
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant 9
Learn More 9
Appendix A: Specications
Appendix B: LED Indicator Table
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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 2.5” hard drives x 18 Hard drive tray key x 2 RJ-45 LAN cable x 2
Before You Start
4Chapter 1: Before You Start
Synology DiskStation at a Glance
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No. Article Name Location Description
1 Status Indicator
Front Panel
Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
2 Disk Indicator Displays the status of the installed drive. For more information, see
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
3 Drive Tray Lock Lock or unlock drive trays.
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.
6 LAN Port
Back Panel
Connect network cables here.
7 RESET Button
1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP
address, DNS server, and passwords for the admin account.
2. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold
again until you hear three beep sounds to return the DiskStation to
“Not installed” status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be
reinstalled.
8 USB 3.0 Port Connect external drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation here.
9 Power Port Connect the AC power adapter here.
10 Fan Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions,
the DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.
11 Kensington Security Slot Attach a Kensington security lock here.
5Chapter 1: Before You Start
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. Make sure that the supplied AC voltage is
correct and stable.
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from
the power source.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries appropriately.
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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 3.5” 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.
Hardware Setup
7Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
• 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.
5 Drives are numbered as shown below:
1234
1234
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.
8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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.
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3 Press the power button.
Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.
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After hardware setup is nished, 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.
2 Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the DiskStation.
3 Enter either of the following into the address bar of your browser:
a nd.synology.com
b diskstation:5000
4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and nd the DiskStation within the local
network. The status of the DiskStation should be Not installed.
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5 Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the onscreen instructions.
Note:
1. The DiskStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.
2. Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.
3. Both the DiskStation and the computer must be in the same local network.
Learn More
Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now ready for action. For more information or online resources about your
DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.
Install DSM on DiskStation
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Appendix
Item DS418
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
LAN Ports 1GbE (RJ-45) x 2
Size (H x W x D) (mm) 166 x 199 x 223
Weight (kg) 2.28
Supported Clients • Windows 7 and 10
• Mac OS X 10.11 onward
File Systems • Internal: ext4
• External: ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT1
Supported RAID Types
• Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1
• RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10
• Synology Hybrid RAID (2-Disk Fault Tolerance)
Agency Certications • FCC Class B • CE Class B • BSMI Class B
HDD Hibernation Yes
Scheduled Power On/Off Yes
Wake on LAN Yes
Language Localization
Environment Requirements
• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50/60Hz
• Operating Temperature: 40 to 104˚F (5 to 40˚C)
• Storage Temperature: -5 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Note: Model specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
Specications
1The support for exFAT can be enabled after you have purchased and downloaded exFAT Access in Package Center.
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