Synology DS718+ User Manual
Synology DiskStation DS718+
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
Add a Memory Module on DiskStation 9
Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation
Install DSM with Web Assistant 12
Learn More 12
Appendix A: Specications
Appendix B: LED Indicator Table
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Before You Start
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
Chapter
1
AC power adapter x 1
Screws for 2.5” hard drives x 10 Hard drive tray key x 2 RJ-45 LAN cable x 2
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Synology DiskStation at a Glance
No. Article Name Location Description
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Drive Tray
Drive Status Indicator
Drive Tray Lock Lock or unlock drive trays.
Status Indicator
LAN Indicator
Copy Button
USB 3.0 Port
Power Button
LAN Port Connect a network cable here.
Power Port Connect AC power adapter here.
RESET Button
Fan
Front Panel
Back Panel
Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.
Displays the status of the installed drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:
LED Indicator Table".
Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED
Indicator Table".
Displays the status of the network connection. For more information, see
"Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
Lights up when you connect a USB device (e.g. digital camera, USB ash disk,
etc.). Press the copy button to copy data from the connected USB device to
internal drives.
Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the
DiskStation here.
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.
1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP address,
DNS server, and password for the
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.
admin
account.
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For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your DiskStation, please visit
Kensington
Security Slot
USB 3.0 Port
eSATA Port Connect Synology Expansion Unit1 here.
Attach a Kensington security lock here.
Connect external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices to the
DiskStation 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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Hardware Setup
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
Chapter
2
for compatible drive models)
Warning:
back up any important data before installation.
If you install a drive that contains data, the system will format the drive and erase all existing data. Please
Install Drives
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Press the lower part of the hard drive tray to pop out the handle.
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Pull the hard drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the hard drive tray.
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