Synology DiskStation DS218play Manual

Synology DiskStation DS218play
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: 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
HDD bracket x 1 Screws for HDD bracket x 3 Screws for hard drives x 10 Screws for xing the
Synology case x 3
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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 Power Button
and Indicator
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.
5 Fan
Back Panel
Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the
DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.
6 LAN Port Connect a network cable here.
7 USB 3.0 Port Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the
DiskStation here. The USB 3.0 ports are colored blue.
8 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.
9 Kensington
Security Slot Attach a Kensington security lock here.
10 Power Port Connect the AC power adapter 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.

6Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Tools and Parts for Drive Installation
• A screwdriver
• 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 Push the upper case in the direction as shown below. Lift the upper case and set it aside.
2 Install drives:
• For 3.5” drives with 3 screw holes on each side (indicated below):
a Slide the drive into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it’s rmly connected to the SATA
connector.
b Secure the drive with the screws provided.
• For 3.5” drives with 2 screw holes on each side (indicated below):
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a Place the HDD bracket on the DiskStation, and fasten the bracket to the DiskStation with the screws
provided.
b Slide the drive into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until it’s rmly connected to the SATA
connector. Secure the drive with the screws provided.
• For 2.5” drives:
a Place the drive in the 2.5" Disk Holder (Type C, sold separately), and then tighten the 2.5" screws to
secure the drive.
b Slide the 2.5" Disk Holder into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until the drive is rmly connected
to the SATA connector. Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws.
3 Repeat the steps above to install the other drive if you have prepared one.
4 The position of drives is as follows:

8Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommended that all installed drives are of the same size to make
the best use of drive capacity.
5 Replace the upper case, and tighten the screws on the back panel.
Start Up Your DiskStation
1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect the other end to a
power outlet.
2 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router, or hub.
3 Press the power button to turn on the DiskStation.
Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

9Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
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.
6 If you accidentally leave the installation process before it is nished, log in to the DSM as admin (default
administrative account name) with the password left blank.
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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A
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Appendix
Item DS218play
Compatible Drive Type 3.5" / 2.5" SATA x 2
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity 20TB (2 X 10TB hard drives)
External Ports • USB 3.0 x 2
LAN Port 1GbE (RJ-45) x 1
Size (H x W x D) (mm) 165 x 100 x 225.5
Weight (kg) 0.87
Supported Clients • Windows 7 onward
• Mac OS X 10.10 onward
File Systems • Internal: ext4
• External: ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT1
Supported RAID Types • Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1
• Synology Hybrid RAID (1-Disk Fault Tolerance)
Agency Certications • FCC Class B • CE Class B • BSMI Class B
HDD Hibernation Yes
Scheduled Power On/Off Yes
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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 specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
Specications
1The support for exFAT can be enabled after you have purchased and downloaded exFAT Access in Package Center.

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Appendix
LED Indicator Color Status Description
STATUS
Green Static Volume normal
Orange Blinking
Volume degraded / Volume crashed
Volume not created
DSM not installed
Off HDD hibernation
Front LAN
Green
Static Network connected
Blinking Network active
Off No network
DISK 1-2
Green
Static Drive ready and idle
Blinking Accessing drive
Orange Static Drive error / Port disabled1
Off No internal drive
Power
Blue
Static Powered on
Blinking Booting up / Shutting down
Off Powered off
Note: Model specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
LED Indicator Table
1 Please try to restart your DiskStation or re-insert the drive(s), and then run the HDD/SSD manufacturer's diagnostic tool to check the health status of the
drive(s). If you can log into DSM, please run the built-in S.M.A.R.T. test to scan the drive(s). If the problem remains unresolved, please contact Synology
Technical Support for help.