Synology DiskStation DS218 Manual

Synology DiskStation DS218
Hardware Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start
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
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant 10
Learn More 10
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
RJ-45 LAN cable x 1
Screws for 2.5” drives x 10
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4Chapter 1: Before You Start
Synology DiskStation at a Glance
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 LAN Indicator Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
3 Disk Indicator Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
4 USB 2.0 Port Connect external drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation here.
5 Copy Button
Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB storage
device, etc.). Press the copy button to copy data from the connected USB device
to internal drives.
6 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.
7 Fan
Back Panel
Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the
DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.
8 USB 3.0 Ports Connect external drives or other USB devices to the DiskStation here.
9 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.
10 LAN Port Connect a network cable here.
11 Power Port Connect the AC adapter here.
12 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.

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 Remove the drive bay cover from the front panel.
2 Push the latch upward and pull the handle to remove the drive tray from your DiskStation.
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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 put them in a safe place.
Place the drive in the blue area (shown below) of the drive tray, turn the tray upside down, and then tighten
the screws provided to secure the drive.
4 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay. Make sure the side marked with "UP" is facing up, and
insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay. You should hear a click when the tray is locked in place.
5 Repeat the steps above to install the other drive if you have prepared one.

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6 Drives are numbered as shown below.
7 Replace the hard drive bay cover to nish the installation.
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 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 to turn on your DiskStation.
Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

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.
5 Click Connect to start the setup process and follow the onscreen instructions.
6 If you accidentally leave the installation process before it is nished, please log into DSM as admin (default
administrative account name) with the password left blank.
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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