Start Up Your Diskstation; Add A Memory Module To Diskstation - Synology DiskStation DS918+ Hardware Installation Manual

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.
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3 Press the power button.
Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now online and detectable from a network computer.

Add a Memory Module to DiskStation

The optional Synology memory module is designed for DiskStation memory expansion. Follow the steps below to
install, check, or remove a memory module on your DiskStation.
To install a memory module:
1 Shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to prevent any possible
damages.
2 The memory slots are located inside your DiskStation.
3 Remove the four drive trays and you will see a pre-installed memory module and an empty slot for memory
expansion.
Important:
1. When you remove the drive trays, you expose sensitive internal components. Avoid touching anything other than
the memory assembly when you remove or add a memory module.
2. Do not remove the pre-installed memory module to prevent voiding product warranty.
4 Insert the new memory module into the empty slot:
a Align the notch on the gold contacts of the memory module with the notch on the empty slot. Insert the
memory module into the slot. Make sure the module is properly inserted.
b Push down on the memory module with moderate pressure until you hear a click. If you find the module
difficult be pushed down, push outwards the lever with your fingers as shown below.
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