Synology RS2418RP+ Manual

Synology RackStation RS2418+/RS2418RP+

Hardware Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Package Contents	3
Synology RackStation at a Glance	4
Safety Instructions	6

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Tools and Parts for Drive Installation	7
Install Drives	7
Add a RAM Module on RackStation	9
Attach Network Interface Cards to the RackStation	12
Replace System Fan	13
Replace Redundant PSU1 on RackStation	14
Start Up Your RackStation	15

Chapter 3: Install DSM on RackStation

Install DSM with Web Assistant	16
Learn More	16

Appedix A: Specifications

Appedix B: LED Indicator Table

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Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new RackStation, 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 RackStation.

Note: All images below are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from the actual product.

Package Contents

Main unit x 1

AC power cord1

Screws for 2.5” drives x 52

Screws for 3.5” drives x 52

1 AC power cord: RS2418+ x1; RS2418RP+ x2

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Synology RackStation at a Glance

RS2418+

RS2418RP+

	No.	Article Name	Location	Description
	1	Power Button and		1. Press to power on the RackStation.
				2. To power off the RackStation, press and hold until you hear a beep
		Indicator
				sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
	2	Status Indicator		Displays the status of the system. For more information, see "Appendix
				B: LED Indicator Table".
	3	Alert Indicator		Displays warnings regarding fan or temperature. For more information,
			Front Panel	see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
	4	Beep Off Button		Press to deactivate the beeping sound that is emitted when a
				malfunction occurs.
	5	Drive Tray		Install drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) here.
	6	Drive Status Indicator		Displays the status of drives. For more information, see "Appendix B:
				LED Indicator Table".
	7	Rail Kit Release Tab		Push in and hold to release the RackStation from the rail kit lock.1

1 For more information about the rail kit installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide that comes with the rail kit.

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No.	Article Name	Location	Description
8	Power Port		Connect power cords here.
			1. Displays the status of the power supply unit (PSU). For more
9	PSU Indicator and Beep		information, see "Appendix B: LED Indicator Table".
	Off Button		2. Press to deactivate the beeping sound that is emitted when a
			malfunction occurs.
10	PSU Fan		Disposes of excess heat and cools the PSU.
11	Power Supply On/Off		Press to turn on/off the power supply.
	Switch
12	Console Port		This port is used for manufacturing use only.
13	LAN Port	Back Panel	Connect RJ-45 network cables here.
14	USB 3.0 Port		Connect external drives, or other USB devices to the RackStation here.
15	Expansion Port		Connect to Synology Expansion Unit2 here.
16	PCI Express		Supports one PCIe x8 slot (x4 link) add-on card.
	Expansion Slot
			1. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound to restore the default IP
			address, DNS server, and password for the admin account.
17	RESET Button		2. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then press and hold
			again until you hear three beep sounds to return the RackStation
			to “Not Installed” status so that DiskStation Manager (DSM) can be
			reinstalled.

2 For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your RackStation, 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.

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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 Open the drive tray.

aFind the small button located on the left side of the drive tray handle. Press the button down, and the drive tray handle will pop out.

bPull the drive tray handle out as illustrated above.

2Install drives:

•For 3.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws into the four spots indicated below to secure the drive.

•For 2.5” drives: Place the drive in the drive tray. Turn the tray upside down and tighten screws into the four spots indicated below to secure the drive.

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3 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay.

Note: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the drive might not be able to function properly.

4Push the handle inward to secure the drive tray.

5Push the switch on the drive tray handle to the left to lock the drive tray.

6Repeat the steps above to assemble the other drives you have prepared.

7Drives are numbered as shown below.

Note: If you want to create a RAID volume, we recommend all installed drives be the same size in order to optimize drive capacity usage.

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