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ProxMenux provides an automated script that creates and configures a VM to install Synology DSM (DiskStation Manager). This script simplifies the process by downloading and adding one of the available loaders to the VM boot, giving you the option between three different choices:
You also have the option to add a custom loader if you prefer to modify or create your own configuration.
All loaders are similar although each has its own structure and configuration methods. This guide describes the 6 basic steps involved in setting up a Synology DSM loader. The exact steps may vary depending on the loader and/or changes introduced by the developer, so understanding the basic steps similar in all of them will help you know how to build the loader of your choice for the proper functioning of Synology DS.
This guide will walk you through the process of configuring the loader and setting up the VM. Each step includes screenshots to show how the process looks with the three loaders (arc, rr, and tinycore).
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.
In the case of RR, you'll need to manually enter the following command to open the menu:
./menu.sh
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. In some loaders (such as arc), you may encounter additional options at this stage.
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 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://find.synology.com
Follow the on-screen steps to complete the DSM installation.