With the loader compiled and active, the virtual machine will reboot into the Synology installation phase. Wait 2 to 3 minutes for the system to cycle.
| Setting | Recommendation | |---------|----------------| | Generation | Generation 1 (Gen2 has UEFI issues with Xpenology) | | Memory | 4096 MB (dynamic off) | | Processor | 2-4 cores | | Network Adapter | (not the default Hyper-V adapter) | | SCSI Controller | Synthetic only (avoid IDE) | | Boot Order | DVD (loader) → Hard Drive |
As an open-source project, Xpenology relies on community support. If you encounter issues or have questions, feel free to explore the following resources:
After the reboot, you will be greeted by the DSM 7 initial setup wizard. Creating an Admin Account xpenology dsm 7 hyperv
A physical Ethernet connection on the host machine (Wi-Fi is highly discouraged for NAS virtualization). Software Requirements
Select Use an existing virtual hard disk and browse to the .vhdx bootloader file you converted in Step 1. Click Finish . Step 3: Configure VM Storage and Settings
The system will warn you that all data on your virtual data disk (SATA Location 1) will be erased. Confirm and proceed. With the loader compiled and active, the virtual
: Virtualization overhead + driver emulation. Fix :
Be cautious with "One-Click" updates in the DSM control panel. Always check community forums to see if the current loader supports the latest sub-version.
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Change the option to or Notify me and let me choose whether to install . Hyper-V Integration Guest Services
Hyper-V presents virtual disks as .vhdx files on an IDE or SCSI controller. DSM 7 prefers native SATA. You will need to configure your bootloader to treat the Hyper-V virtual SCSI controller as a standard SATA controller.
Attach the VM to your Virtual Switch (Ensure it is an "External" switch so the NAS can get its own unique local IP address from your router). If you encounter issues or have questions, feel