Synology DiskStation DS718+ Manual

Synology DiskStation DS718+

Hardware Installation Guide

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

Add a Memory Module on DiskStation 9

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant 12

Learn More 12

Appendix A: Specications

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.

Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.

Package Contents

Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1

AC power adapter x 1

Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 10 Hard drive tray key x 2 RJ-45 LAN cable x 2

Before You Start 1

Chapter

4Chapter 1: Before You Start

Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1 Drive Tray

Front Panel

Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.

2 Drive Status Indicator Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:

LED Indicator Table".

3 Drive Tray Lock Lock or unlock drive trays.

4 Status Indicator Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED

Indicator Table".

5 LAN Indicator Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

6 Copy Button

Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB ash disk,

etc.). Press the copy button to copy data from the connected USB device to

internal drives.

7 USB 3.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the

DiskStation here.

8 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.

9 Fan

Back Panel

Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the

DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.

10 LAN Port Connect a network cable here.

11 Power Port Connect AC power adapter here.

12 RESET Button

1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP address,

DNS server, and password 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.

13 Kensington

Security Slot Attach a Kensington security lock here.

14 USB 3.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the

DiskStation here.

15 eSATA Port Connect Synology Expansion Unit1here.

1For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.

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.

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 Press the lower part of the hard drive tray to pop out the handle.

2 Pull the hard drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the hard drive tray.

Hardware Setup 2

Chapter

7Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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 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.

4 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay.

Note: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the drive might not be able to function properly.

5 Press the handle in ush with the front panel to hold the hard drive tray in place.

8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

6 Insert the hard drive tray key into the hard drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise (to the "I" position) to lock the

handle of the hard drive tray, and then remove the key.

7 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other drives you have prepared.

8 Drives are numbered as shown below.

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.

9Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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.

Congratulations! 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 The memory slots are located on the inner right side of your DiskStation.

3 Remove the two hard drive trays from the two drive bays. You will see one empty module slot for memory

expansion.

10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Important:

1. When you remove the drive trays, you expose sensitive internal components. Avoid touching anything other than

the memory assembly when you remove or add a memory module.

2. Do not remove the pre-installed memory module to prevent voiding product warranty.

4 Insert the new memory module into the empty slot:

a Align the notch on the gold contacts of the memory module with the notch on the empty slot. Insert the

memory module into the slot. Make sure the module is properly inserted.

b Push down on the memory module with moderate pressure until you hear a click.

c correctl

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 two hard drive trays back into the hard 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). Please see the next chapter for more information.

2 Log into DSM as admin or a user belonging to the administrators group.

3 Check Total Physical Memory in Control Panel > Info Center.

If your DiskStation does not recognize the memory or does not start up successfully, please make sure that the

memory module is installed correctly.

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.

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