Virtual DSM License
With a Synology Virtual DSM license, you can run Virtual DSM on Virtual Machine Manager to enjoy the full range of features provided in the standard DiskStation Manager, including file services and add-on applications. Virtual Machine Manager enables High Availability, ultra-fast snapshots, and protection plans, which helps enhance system up-time and management flexibility.
Licensing Plan
Each Virtual DSM license pack adds one Virtual DSM instance to Virtual Machine Manager. A license supports Virtual DSM upgrades within a three-year period.
Activation and Mapping
In Virtual Machine Manager, go to License > Virtual DSM and click Add. Your Synology NAS must be connected to the Internet when you add the license.
Upgrade Period
Each Virtual DSM license comes with a 3-year software upgrade period for the Virtual DSM package. You can extend the upgrade period by activating a new license key for Virtual DSM.
Maximum Virtual DSM Instances
Model | Max System Memory Installed | Max Virtual DSM Instances (1 vCPU / 1 GB) |
---|---|---|
FS3017 | 512GB (32 GB x 16) | 24 |
FS2017 | 128GB (32 GB x 4) | 16 |
FS1018 | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) | 4 |
RS18017xs+ | 128GB (32 GB x 4) | 12 |
RS4017xs+ | 64 GB (16 GB x 4) | 16 |
RS3617xs+ | 64 GB (16 GB x 4) | 12 |
RS3617xs | 32 GB (8 GB x 4) | 8 |
RS3617RPxs | 64 GB (16 GB x 4) | 8 |
RS2416+/RS2416RP+ | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) | 2 |
RS818+/RS818RP+ | 16 GB (8 GB x 2) | 4 |
RS815+/RS815RP+ | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) | 2 |
RC18015xs+ | 32 GB (8 GB x 4) | 8 |
DS3617xs | 48 GB (16 GB + 16 GB x 2) | 8 |
DS3018xs | 32 GB (16 GB x 2) | 4 |
DS2415+ | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) | 2 |
DS1817+ | 16 GB (8 GB x 2) | 4 |
DS1517+ | 16 GB (8 GB x 2) | 4 |
DS918+ | 8 GB (4 GB x 2) | 4 |
DS718+ | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) | 2 |
DS218+ | 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) | 2 |
The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size and are for reference only. Learn more about applied models