Minimum 4 GB allocated to the DSM VM (8 GB or more is highly recommended if you plan to run Docker containers or Plex on DSM).
To customize this setup for your exact environment, tell me: What is the of your host system?
With the loader active, the virtual machine will disguise itself as an official Synology server. Wait 2 to 3 minutes for the system to initialize.
If the limitations above give you pause, consider these alternatives: xpenology dsm 7 hyperv
Once the VM reboots, you will be greeted by the DSM 7 welcome screen.
Navigate to or add a SCSI Controller to attach your data disks.
Increase the virtual processor count to at least 2 Cores (or more, depending on your CPU capabilities). IDE Controller 0: Minimum 4 GB allocated to the DSM VM
To run DSM 7.x on Hyper-V, the choice of "loader" is critical as it acts as the bridge between the virtual hardware and the Synology software. Arc Loader / RR (RedPill Replacement): These are currently the most reliable options for DSM 7.2. Arc Loader
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: DSM 7 uses a newer SCSI driver that Hyper-V doesn’t virtualize correctly. Fix : Wait 2 to 3 minutes for the system to initialize
In the right-hand Actions panel, click .
Select or RAID 0/1 depending on the number of virtual disks attached.
Common problems include:
Based on real-world tests (Intel i7-8700 host, 16 GB RAM, NVMe SSD storage for VHDX):
Create a Gen 1 VM with at least 2GB of RAM. Set the loader VHDX as the primary IDE boot disk (or SATA if the loader supports it). Configuring the Loader: