Synology DiskStation DS1618+ Manual

Synology DiskStation DS1618+
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 9
Add a RAM Module on DiskStation 10
Attach M2D17 Adapter Card to DiskStation 12
Add a Network Interface Card 14
Replace System Fan 16
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
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 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
RJ-45 LAN cable x 2
Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 28
Hard drive tray key x 2
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Synology DiskStation 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 DiskStation.
2. To power o󰀨 the DiskStation, 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 drives. 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 hard drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation 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
DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.
11 PCI Express
Expansion Slot Supports one PCIe x8 slot (x4 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 DiskStation to “Not Installed”
status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be reinstalled.
15 Rear USB 3.0 Port Connect external hard drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation here.
16 eSATA Port Connect external SATA drives or Synology Expansion Unit1to the
DiskStation here.
1For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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.

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Start Up Your DiskStation
1 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router or hub.
2 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power port of the DiskStation, and the other to the power outlet.
3 Press the power button.
Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

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Add a RAM Module on DiskStation
The optional Synology DDR4 RAM module is designed for DiskStation memory expansion. Follow the steps
below to install, check, or remove a RAM module on your DiskStation.
To install the RAM module:
1 Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all
cables from your DiskStation to prevent any possible damage.
2 The RAM modules are located at the bottom of DS1618+.
3 Remove the 2 screws that secure the bottom lid. Lift o󰀨 the lid and place it to the side. You will see one 4GB
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.

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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 memory slot.
b Tilt the card and insert the module into the slot. Make sure the module is properly inserted.
c Push the memory module with moderate pressure into the memory slot until you hear a click.
Important: You must utilize the same type of memory on all slots. The default memory is non-ECC SO-DIMM DDR4.
If you expand utilizing ECC SO-DIMM DDR4 memory, you must remove the original.
Note: • Hold the memory module by its edges, and do not touch the gold connectors.
• When memory capacity is changed, the device will perform a memory check upon the next start up. This will
prolong the start up time by up to ten minutes. This behavior is normal and will only occur once.
Note: Synology o󰀨ers RAM modules1for memory upgrade. For more information, please visit www.synology.com/
products/accessories/ram_railkit.
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
DiskStation.
To make sure DiskStation recognizes the new memory capacity:
1 Install DiskStation Manager (DSM). (See the next chapter for more information.)
2 Log in to 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, conrm that the memory is
installed correctly.
1Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology RAM modules are used for memory upgrade.

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To remove the RAM Module:
1 Follow step 1 to 3 of the "To install the RAM module" section to shut down your DiskStation, disconnect the
cables, and then remove the bottom lid.
2 Push the levers on both sides of the memory module outwards. The module will be released from the slot.
3 Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot.
4 Replace the bottom lid. Replace and tighten the screws removed in step 1.
5 Reconnect the cables removed in step 1. Now, you may turn on your DiskStation.
Attach M2D17 Adapter Card to DiskStation
Your DiskStation supports one M2D17 adapter card. To replace the long bracket with the M2D17 adapter card,
please follow the instructions below.
To install the M2D17 adapter card:
1 Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all
cables from your DiskStation to prevent any possible damage.
2 Open the top cover of DiskStation by removing the 6 screws that secure the main unit.

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3 Add M.2 SSD to M2D17 adapter card:
a Insert M.2 SSD into the slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted.
b Tighten the SSD with a screw.
c Repeat previous two steps if installing another optional SSD is needed. Slot numbers are shown as below.
4 Install the M2D17 adapter card:
a Remove the screw that secures the adapter slot’s cover.
b Remove the adapter slot’s cover.
c Align the card’s connectors with the adapter slot, and insert the card into the slot.
d Put back and fasten the screw that you removed in step 4-a so as to secure the newly inserted card.
5 Put back the top cover that you removed in step 2 and tighten the srcews.

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Add a Network Interface Card
Your DiskStation has a PCI Express expansion slot which allows you to install 10GbE or Gigabit network interface
card for LAN port expansion.1
To install a network interface card:
1 Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all
cables from your DiskStation to prevent any possible damage.
2 Open the top cover of DiskStation by removing the 6 screws that secure the main unit.
1For more information about supported 10GbE or Gigabit network interface cards, please visit www.synology.com.

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3 Install the network interface card:
a Remove the screw that secures the adapter slot’s cover.
b Remove the adapter slot’s cover.
c Align the card’s connectors with the adapter slot, and insert the card into the slot.
d Put back and fasten the screw that you removed in step 3-a so as to secure the newly inserted card.
4 Put back the top cover that you removed in step 2 and tighten the srcews.
Note: Make sure the connectors are fully inserted. Otherwise, the network interface card might not be able to function
properly.

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Replace System Fan
Your DiskStation will beep if either of the system fans is not working. Follow the steps below to replace the
malfunctioning fan with a good one.
To replace the system fan:
1 Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all
cables from your DiskStation to prevent any possible damage.
2 Fans are numbered as follows:
3 Remove the 4 screws that secure the fan panel.

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4 Remove the malfunctioning fan:
a Pull the fan panel out of your DiskStation.
b Disconnect the 2 fan cables from the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket, and then remove
the fan panel.
c Remove the 4 screws that secure the malfunctioning fan, and then remove the fan.

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5 Install the new fan:
a Replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one (with the fan cable within the fan pointing at the bottom-right
corner), and then tighten the 4 screws to secure the new fan.
b Connect the 2 fan cables to the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket, and then replace the
fan panel.
6 Replace and tighten the 4 screws you removed in step 3.
7 Reconnect the cables you removed in step 1, and then press and hold the power button to turn on your
DiskStation.

After hardware setup is nished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s web-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.
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.
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Item DS1618+
Internal Drives 3.5” / 2.5” SATA x 6
Maximum Internal Raw
Capacity
• 72 TB (6 x 12 TB HDD)
• 192 TB with DX517 (expansion unit) x 2
External Device Ports • USB 3.0 x 3
• Expansion port (eSATA) x 2
LAN Ports Gigabit x 4
PCIe Slot PCIe 3.0 x8 slot (x4 link) add-on card (optional)
Size (H x W x D) (mm) 166 x 282 x 243
Weight (kg) 5.05
Supported Clients • Windows 7 and 10
• Mac OS X 10.11 onward
File Systems • Internal: Btrfs, ext4
• External: Btrfs, ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT1
Supported RAID Types
• Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1
• RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10
• Synology Hybrid RAID (Up to 2-Disk Fault Tolerance)
Agency Certications • FCC Class B • CE Class B • BSMI Class B
HDD Hibernation Yes
Scheduled Power On/O󰀨 Yes
Wake on LAN Yes
Language Localization
Environment Requirements
• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104˚F (0 to 40˚C)
• Storage Temperature: -5 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Note: Model specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
Specications A
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Appendix
1Support for exFAT can be enabled by purchasing and downloading exFAT Access in Package Center.