Synology FlashStation FS1018 Manual

Synology FlashStation FS1018

Hardware Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Package Contents 3

Synology FlashStation at a Glance 4

Safety Instructions 5

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6

Install Drives 6

Start Up Your FlashStation 9

Add a RAM Module on FlashStation 10

Attach M2D17 Adapter Card to FlashStation 12

Add a Network Interface Card 14

Replace System Fan 16

Chapter 3: Install DSM on FlashStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant 19

Learn More 19

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 FlashStation, 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 FlashStation.

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

Package Contents

Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1

RJ-45 LAN cable x 2

Hard drive tray key x 2

Before You Start 1

Chapter

4Chapter 1: Before You Start

Synology FlashStation at a Glance

No. Article Name Location Description

1 Status Indicator

Front

Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B:

LED Indicator Table".

2 Alert Indicator Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature. For more information, see

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

3 Power Button

1. Press to power on the FlashStation.

2. To power o󰀨 the FlashStation, press and hold until you hear a beep sound

and the Power LED starts blinking.

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

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

5 Drive Status Indicator Displays the status of the installed drive. For more information, see

"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

6 Drive Tray Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.

7 Front USB 3.0 Port Connect external drives or other USB devices to the FlashStation here.

8 Drive Tray Lock Lock or unlock drive trays.

9 Power Port

Back

Connect the AC power cord here.

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

FlashStation will emit a beeping sound.

11 PCI Express

Expansion Slot Supports one PCIe x8 slot (x8 link) add-on card.

12 Kensington

Security Slot Attach a Kensington security lock here.

13 LAN Port Connect network cables here.

14 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 FlashStation to “Not

Installed” status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.

15 Rear USB 3.0 Port Connect external drives or other USB devices to the FlashStation here.

16 Expansion Port Connect Synology Expansion Unit1to the FlashStation here.

1For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your FlashStation, 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

• At least one 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 right part of a drive tray to pop out the handle, and then pull the drive tray handle in the direction as

indicated below to remove the drive tray.

2 Load a drive in each drive tray.

Hardware Setup

Chapter

7Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

3 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay, and press the handle in ush with the front panel to hold

the drive tray in place.

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

4 Insert the drive tray key into the drive tray lock, turn the key clockwise (to the "–" position) to lock the handle of

the drive tray, and then remove the key.

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

8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

6 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.

9Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Start Up Your FlashStation

1 Use the LAN cable to connect the FlashStation to your switch, router or hub.

2 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power port of the FlashStation, and the other to the power outlet.

3 Press the power button.

Congratulations! Your FlashStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Add a RAM Module on FlashStation

The optional Synology DDR4 RAM module is designed for FlashStation memory expansion. Follow the steps

below to install, check, or remove a RAM module on your FlashStation.

To install the RAM module:

1 Shut down your FlashStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your FlashStation to prevent any possible

damages.

2 The RAM modules are located at the bottom of FS1018.

3 Remove the 2 screws that secure the bottom lid. Lift o󰀨 the lid and place it to the side. You will see one 8GB

module pre-installed.

Important: When you remove the lid, you expose sensitive internal components. Avoid touching anything other than

the memory assembly when you remove or add memory.

4 Insert the new memory module in the slot:

a Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot.

b Tilt the card and insert the module into the slot. Make sure the module is properly inserted.

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

d correctl

Important: Hold the memory module by its edges, and do not touch the golden connectors.

Note: Synology o󰀨ers RAM modules1for memory upgrade. For more information, please visit www.synology.com/

products/Synology_RAM_Module.

5 Replace the bottom lid. Replace and tighten the 2 screws you removed in step 3.

6 Reconnect the cables you removed in step 1, and then press and hold the power button to turn on your

FlashStation.

1Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology RAM modules are used for memory upgrade.

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