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ProxMenux provides an automated script that creates and configures a virtual machine (VM) to install Synology DSM (DiskStation Manager) on Proxmox VE. This script simplifies the process by downloading and adding one of the available loaders to the VM boot, giving you the option between four different choices:
The script simplifies the VM creation process by offering the following options:
The script offers two configuration modes:
If you select default configuration, the script will automatically apply the following values:
Parameter | Default Value |
---|---|
Machine Type | q35 |
BIOS Type | OVMF (UEFI) |
CPU Type | Host |
Core Count | 2 |
RAM Size | 4096 MB |
Bridge | vmbr0 |
MAC Address | Automatically generated |
Start VM on Completion | No |
If you want to customize the configuration, select the Advanced Settings option in the menu.
If you select advanced configuration, the script will allow you to customize each parameter:
Parameter | Options |
---|---|
Machine Type | q35 or i440fx |
BIOS Type | OVMF (UEFI) or SeaBIOS (Legacy) |
CPU Type | Host or KVM64 |
Core Count | Number of CPU cores |
RAM Size | Amount of memory allocated to the VM |
Bridge | Network bridge for connection |
MAC Address | Custom MAC address |
VLAN | VLAN tag (if used) |
MTU | Maximum Transmission Unit size |
Once the machine is configured, the script allows you to choose between two types of disks:
The script automatically downloads the loader from the developer's repository:
Once the loader is downloaded, the script creates the VM using the following commands:
qm create
– Creates the virtual machine with the configured parameters
qm importdisk
– Imports the loader file to the VM. For greater compatibility and to prevent
loaders from adding the boot to DSM, the loader is imported as an IDE disk
qm set
– Assigns configuration values such as CPU, RAM, and storage
qm set -boot
– Configures the boot order
While all loaders share similarities, each one has its own structure and configuration methods. This section provides a basic guide covering the 6 steps involved in setting up a Synology DSM loader. The exact steps may vary depending on the loader and any changes introduced by the developer. Therefore, understanding these common basic steps is crucial to correctly building and configuring the loader of your choice for proper Synology DSM functionality.
{/* Selector de loader global */}Once the VM is created, start it. The first time you boot the VM, you'll access the loader's main menu to select and configure the DSM model you want to build. Once the loader is created, this step will be skipped unless you manually force a reconfiguration from the boot monitor. All loaders also have the option to configure the loader via a web interface.
Web interface, To access the web interface, simply open a web browser and enter the IP address shown in the VM's console output. For example, in our case: http://192.169.0.32.
Terminal interface, Access it directly from the VM's console output.
Web interface, To access the web interface, simply open a web browser and enter the IP address shown in the VM's console output. For example, in our case: http://192.169.0.33.
Terminal interface, Access it directly from the VM's console output by typing menu.sh on the screen
Web interface, To access the web interface, simply open a web browser and enter the IP address shown in the VM's console output. For example, in our case: http://192.169.0.35.
Terminal interface, Access it directly from the VM's console output. Keep an eye on the screen, as at some point it may prompt you to press a key to continue or ask if you want to change the language.
After loading the menu, select the Synology DSM model you want to install. Depending on the loader, you may sometimes need to expand the options to see more models.
In our example, we'll choose the SA6400 model.
After selecting the model, you need to choose the DSM version you want to install.
This step allows you to add additional features or custom configurations to the loader.
Arc gives you the option to configure automatically or manually adjust the settings. If automatic configuration is selected, the loader will start applying the necessary settings and will automatically reboot once the process is complete.
If we choose not to use automatic mode, we enter the menu to configure different options necessary for the loader:
Once you have selected the model, DSM version, and add-ons, proceed to build the loader. This process might take a few minutes depending on the loader and the selected configuration. To start, select the "Build the Loader" option.
Once the loader has been built, it will prompt you to boot. The VM will restart with the configuration you've created and start the DSM installation.
Once the loader is booted, you can find your Synology device using:
https://finds.synology.com
Follow the on-screen steps to complete the DSM installation.
Update:
Some loaders offer the option to update the loader directly from the menu.
Important:
ProxMenux does not provide support for the different loaders.