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Synology DiskStation DS1817

Hardware Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for DiskStation DS1817

Page 1: ...Synology DiskStation DS1817 Hardware Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ... Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6 Install Drives 6 Start Up Your DiskStation 9 Add a RAM Module on DiskStation 10 Replace System Fan 12 Chapter 3 Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant 15 Learn More 15 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B LED Indicator Table Synology_HIG_DS1817_20170413 2 ...

Page 3: ...ts 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 Package Contents Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 RJ 45 LAN cable x 2 Screws for 2 5 hard drives x 36 Hard drive tray key x 2 Before You Start 1 Chapter 3 3 ...

Page 4: ...anel Connect the AC power cord here 9 Fan Disposes of excess heat and cools the system If the fan malfunctions the DiskStation will emit a beeping sound 10 10GBASE T LAN Port Connect RJ 45 network cables here 11 USB 3 0 Port Connect external hard drives USB printers or other USB devices to the DiskStation here 12 eSATA Port 1 Connect external SATA drive or Synology Expansion Unit1 to the DiskStati...

Page 5: ...er 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...

Page 6: ...ning 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 Press the lower part of the hard drive tray to pop out the handle 2 Pull the hard drive tray handle in the direction as indicated below to remove the hard drive tray Hardware Setup 6 2 Chapter ...

Page 7: ...ce 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 store them in a safe place Place the drive in the blue area shown below of the drive tray Turn the tray upside down and tighten the screws to secure the drive in place ...

Page 8: ...hold the hard drive tray in place 6 Insert the hard drive tray key into the hard drive tray lock turn the key clockwise to the I position to lock the handle of the hard drive tray and then remove the key 7 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other drives you have prepared 8 Drives are numbered as shown below Note If you want to create a RAID volume we recommended that all installed drives are o...

Page 9: ...o connect the DiskStation to your switch router or hub 2 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power port of the DiskStation and the other to the power outlet 3 Press the power button Congratulations Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer ...

Page 10: ...nts Avoid touching anything other than the memory assembly when you remove or add memory 3 Insert the new memory module in the slot a Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot Make sure the module is pushed in all the way c Use two fingers with firm even pressure to push down on the memory module You sho...

Page 11: ...that the memory is installed correctly To remove the RAM Module 1 Follow step 1 and 2 of the To install the RAM module section to shut down your DiskStation disconnect the cables and then remove the top case 2 Push the levers on the sides of the memory module in an outward direction to release the module from the memory card slot 3 Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot ...

Page 12: ... fans is not working Follow the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one To replace the system fan 1 Shut down your DiskStation Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to prevent any possible damages 2 Fans are numbered as follows 3 Remove the 4 screws that secure the fan panel ...

Page 13: ...oning fan a Pull the fan panel from your DiskStation b Disconnect the fan cable from the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket and then remove the fan panel c Remove the 4 screws that secure the malfunctioning fan and then remove the fan ...

Page 14: ...m right corner and then tighten the 4 screws to secure the new fan b Connect the 2 fan cables to the connectors located near the bottom of the fan socket and then replace the fan panel 6 Replace and tighten the 4 screws you removed in step 2 7 Reconnect the cables you removed in step 1 and then press and hold the power button to turn on your DiskStation ...

Page 15: ...o 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 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...

Page 16: ... 2 Disk Fault Tolerance Agency Certifications FCC Class B CE Class B BSMI Class B HDD Hibernation Yes Scheduled Power On Off Yes Wake on LAN Yes supported on 1GbE LAN port only Language Localization 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 spe...

Page 17: ... on upper side of jack Green Static 10 Gbps network connected Orange Static 1 Gbps network connected Off 100 Mbps network connected No network Rear 10GbE LAN on lower side of jack Green Static Network connected Blinking Network active Off No network Drive Status Indicator on tray Green Static Drive ready and idle Blinking Accessing drive Orange Static Drive error Port disabled1 Off No internal dri...

Page 18: ...ces hosted by Synology Product to any third party for commercial purpose Section 6 Open Source The Software may contain components licensed to Synology under the GNU General Public License GPL Components currently available at http www gnu org licenses gpl html The terms of the GPL will control solely with respect to the GPL Components to the extent that this EULA conflicts with the requirements o...

Page 19: ...and finally by arbitration conducted by three neutral arbitrators in accordance with the procedures of the R O C Arbitration Law and related enforcement rules In such cases the arbitration will be limited solely to the dispute between you and Synology The arbitration or any portion of it will not be consolidated with any other arbitration and will not be conducted on a class wide or class action b...

Page 20: ...roduct during the Warranty Period Synology warrants the Software as set forth in the accompanying end user license agreement provided with the Product if any Synology provides no warranty to Refurbished Product sold as as is or with no warranty on Online Store 2 2 Exclusive Remedy If Customer gives notice of noncompliance with any of the warranties set forth in Section 2 1 within the applicable Wa...

Page 21: ...RRANTY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY EVEN IF SYNOLOGY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 3 3 Limitation of Liability SYNOLOGY S AND ITS SUPPLIERS LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT ANY ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION OR SOFTWARE AND ANY OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANT...

Page 22: ...nforcement rules The arbitration shall take place in Taipei Taiwan R O C and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English or if both parties so agree in Mandarin Chinese The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict Synology from seeking injunctive rel...

Page 23: ...ies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

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