Synology Virtual DSM License

With a Virtual DSM License from Synology, 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 help enhance system up-time and management flexibility.

Each Virtual DSM License adds one Virtual DSM instance to the Virtual Machine Manager. A license supports Virtual DSM upgrades within a three-year period. This license can only be applied to one Synology product at a time and can be used to extend Virtual DSM support of an existing instance. Once opened, this license cannot be returned, so please check the compatibility of your Synology NAS with the Virtual Machine Manager. For a full list of applied models, check Synology's site.

Note:

Please note that this item may not be returned once opened.

General Features

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.

• This license pack cannot be returned once opened.
• Before purchasing this license pack, check the compatibility of your Synology NAS with Virtual Machine Manager.
• This license pack can only be applied to one Synology product at a time.
• This license pack can be used to extend the Virtual DSM upgrade support of an existing instance.

Activation and Mapping

In Virtual Machine Manager, go to License > Virtual DSM and click Add. Your Synology NAS must be connected to your network 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.