Synology DiskStation DS218play Hardware Installation Guide

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Synology DiskStation DS218play Hardware Installation Guide

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Synology DiskStation DS218play
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

Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant

9

Learn More

9

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: LED Indicator Table

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Chapter

Before You Start

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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 fixing the Synology case x 3

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Synology DiskStation at a Glance

No. Article Name 1 Status Indicator

2

LAN Indicator

3

Disk Indicator

4

Power Button and Indicator

5

Fan

6

LAN Port

7

USB 3.0 Port

8

RESET Button

9

Kensington Security Slot

10

Power Port

Location

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

Front Panel

Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".

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.

Disposes of excess heat and cools the system. If the fan malfunctions, the DiskStation will emit a beeping sound.

Connect a network cable here.

Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the DiskStation here. The USB 3.0 ports are colored blue.

Back Panel

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.

Attach a Kensington security lock here.

Connect the AC power adapter here.

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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.
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Chapter

Hardware Setup

2

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 firmly 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): 6 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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 firmly 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 firmly 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:
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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.
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Chapter

Install DSM on DiskStation

3

After hardware setup is finished, 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 find.synology.com b diskstation:5000 4 Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and find 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 finished, 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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Specifications

Item Compatible Drive Type Maximum Internal Raw Capacity
External Ports LAN Port
Size (H x W x D) (mm) Weight (kg)
Supported Clients
File Systems
Supported RAID Types
Agency Certifications HDD Hibernation
Scheduled Power On/Off

DS218play 3.5" / 2.5" SATA x 2 20TB (2 X 10TB hard drives)
· USB 3.0 x 2 1GbE (RJ-45) x 1 165 x 100 x 225.5
0.87 · Windows 7 onward · Mac OS X 10.10 onward
· Internal: ext4 · External: ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+, exFAT1
· Basic · JBOD · RAID 0 · RAID 1 · Synology Hybrid RAID (1-Disk Fault Tolerance)
· FCC Class B · CE Class B · BSMI Class B Yes 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 specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

Appendix
A

1 The support for exFAT can be enabled after you have purchased and downloaded exFAT Access in Package Center.
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LED Indicator Table

Appendix
B

LED Indicator STATUS Front LAN DISK 1-2 Power

Color Green

Status Static

Orange

Blinking

Green
Green Orange
Blue

Off Static
Blinking Off
Static Blinking
Static Off
Static Blinking Off

Description Volume normal Volume degraded / Volume crashed Volume not created DSM not installed HDD hibernation Network connected Network active
No network Drive ready and idle
Accessing drive Drive error / Port disabled1
No internal drive Powered on
Booting up / Shutting down Powered off

Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.

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.
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