Virtual DSM License
Sign up for Synology newsletters

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.

VDSM_License_Pack
VDSM_License_Pack

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. Learn more about applied models
  • 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.
  • Each Virtual DSM license entitles you to three years of software upgrades for one Virtual DSM package. You can continue to use Virtual DSM after your license expires, but no updates will be provided. You can extend the upgrade period by activating a new Virtual DSM license key.

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. 

Maximum Virtual DSM Instances

Model Max System Memory Installed Max Virtual DSM Instances (1 vCPU / 1 GB)
FS6400 512 GB (32 GB x 16) 32
FS3600 128 GB (32 GB x 4) 24
FS3410 128 GB (32 GB x 4) 16
FS2500 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
HD6500 512 GB (32 GB x 16) 40
SA6400 1024 GB (64 GB x 16) 24
SA3610 128 GB (32 GB x 4) 24
SA3410 128 GB (32 GB x 4) 16
SA3400D 64 GB (16 GB x 4) 16
SA3200D 64 GB (16 GB x 4) 8
RS4021xs+ 64 GB (16 GB x 4) 16
RS3621xs+ 64 GB (16 GB x 4) 16
RS3621RPxs 64 GB (16 GB x 4) 12
RS3618xs 64 GB (16 GB x 4) 8
RS2821RP+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
RS2423RP+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
RS2423+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
RS1619xs+ 64 GB (16 GB x 4) 8
RS1221RP+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
RS1221+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
RS822RP+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
RS822+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
DS3622xs+ 48 GB (8 GB x 2 + 16 GB x 2) 12
DS2422+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
DS1823xs+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
DS1821+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
DS1621+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 8
DS1522+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 4
DS923+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 4
DS723+ 32 GB (16 GB x 2) 4
DS620slim 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) 2
DS423+ 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) 2
DS224+ 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB) 2

The specifications vary depending on system configuration and memory size and are for reference only.

Applied Models

See the full list of applied models here.

Notes:

  1. Model list is subject to change without notice. Please refer to https://www.synology.com for the latest information.