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Synology DiskStation DS1817+
Hardware Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation DS1817+ Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents Synology DiskStation at a Glance Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation Install Drives Start Up Your DiskStation Add a RAM Module on DiskStation Attach M2D17 Adapter Card to DiskStation...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Chapter 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.
  • Page 4: Synology Diskstation At A Glance

    USB 3.0 Port DiskStation here. Connect external SATA drive or Synology Expansion Unit to the DiskStation eSATA Port 2 here. For more information about Synology Expansion Unit supported by your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com. 4 Chapter 1: Before You Start...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation • A screwdriver (only for 2.5" drives) www.synology.com • At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit 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.
  • Page 7 3 Load drives in the drive trays. • For 3.5” drives: Remove the fastening panels from the sides of the drive tray. Place the drive in the drive tray. Then insert the fastening panels to secure the drive in place. •...
  • Page 8 4 Insert the loaded hard drive tray into the empty hard drive bay. Note: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way. Otherwise, the drive might not be able to function properly. 5 Press the handle in flush with the front panel to 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"...
  • Page 9: Start Up Your Diskstation

    Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Use the LAN cable to connect the DiskStation to your switch, router or hub. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of the DiskStation. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power adapter, and the other to the power outlet.
  • Page 10: Add A Ram Module On Diskstation

    1. The installation of RAM modules should always start from Slot 1. 2. The specification of the two installed Synology RAM modules must be identical. 3. Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if non-Synology RAM modules are used for memory upgrade.
  • Page 11: Attach M2D17 Adapter Card To Diskstation

    To make sure DiskStation recognizes the new memory capacity: 1 Install DiskStation Manager (DSM). (See the next chapter for more information.) 2 Log in to DSM as admin or a user belonging to the administrators group. 3 Check Total Physical Memory Control Panel >...
  • Page 12 3 Add M.2 SATA SSD to M2D17 adapter card: a Insert M.2 SATA SSD into the slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted. b Tighten the SSD with a screw. c Repeat previous two steps if installing another optional SSD is needed. Slot numbers are shown as below. 4 Install the M2D17 adapter card: a Remove the screw that secures the adapter slot’s cover.
  • Page 13: Replace System Fan

    Note: DS1817+ with M2D17 can only support M.2 SATA SSD. M.2 NVMe/AHCI PCIe SSD is not supported. Replace System Fan Your DiskStation will beep if either of the system fans is not working. Follow the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one.
  • Page 14 c Remove the 4 screws that secure the malfunctioning fan, and then remove the fan. 5 Install the new fan: a Replace the malfunctioning fan with a good one (with the fan cable within the fan pointing at the bottom-right corner), and then tighten the 4 screws to secure the new fan.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Install Dsm On Diskstation

    Chapter Install DSM on DiskStation After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s web-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.
  • Page 16 • Basic • JBOD • RAID 0 • RAID 1 Supported RAID Types • RAID 5 • RAID 6 • RAID 10 • Synology Hybrid RAID (Up to 2-Disk Fault Tolerance) Agency Certifications • FCC Class B • CE Class B • BSMI Class B...
  • Page 17: Appendix B: Led Indicator Table

    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...
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT–READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A LEGAL ENTITY) AND SYNOLOGY, INC. ("SYNOLOGY") FOR THE SYNOLOGY SOFTWARE INSTALLED ONTO THE SYNOLOGY PRODUCT PUCHASED BY YOU (THE “PRODUCT”), OR LEGALLY DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.SYNOLOGY.COM, OR ANY OTHER CHANNEL PROVIDED BY SYNOLOGY...
  • Page 19 Section 15. Termination. Without prejudice to any other or other legal action or proceeding to enforce rights or rights, Synology may terminate this EULA if you do not abide remedies under this EULA, the prevailing party will be by the terms and conditions contained herein. In such event,...
  • Page 20 SYNOLOGY, INC. LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ("WARRANTY") APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTS (AS DEFINED BELOW) OF SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICA CORP, (COLLECTIVELY, "SYNOLOGY"). YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY BY OPENING THE PACKAGE CONTAINING AND/OR USING THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 21 DAMAGES. the Product specifications; (b) has been repaired, modified or altered by anyone other than Synology or its agent or Limitation of Liability. SYNOLOGY'S AND ITS designee; (c) has been in any way misused, abused, or SUPPLIERS' LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING damaged;...
  • Page 22 Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict arbitration and will not be conducted on a class-wide or class Synology from seeking injunctive relief or seeking such other action basis. The arbitration shall be held in King County, rights and remedies as it may have at law or equity for any Washington, U.S.A.
  • Page 23 FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies 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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