{"product_id":"synology-virtual-dsm","title":"Synology Virtual DSM Licence Pack","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-synology-virtual-dsm-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-synology-virtual-dsm-copy { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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Use it when separate services, testing or administration call for another isolated DSM environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach eligible host already includes its first Virtual DSM instance. This pack is for an additional instance, or for extending the software-upgrade period of an existing licensed instance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Additional Virtual DSM Instance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree years of Virtual DSM software upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplies to one supported Synology product at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting instance can continue after upgrade entitlement expires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeparate the Environment Around Its Purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional Virtual DSM instance gives a supported host another DSM environment for a defined task. Plan its storage, memory and network access according to that task rather than assuming physical NAS resources are unlimited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse the Included First Instance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA VMM host can run one Virtual DSM without an additional paid licence. Check whether that included instance already meets the requirement before purchasing an extra pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the Upgrade Period Clear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack includes three years of Virtual DSM upgrades. Once that period expires, the instance can continue running, but no further updates are supplied under that entitlement. A new key can extend upgrade support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the Host and Workload Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse an exact model that supports VMM and has suitable memory and Btrfs storage. The recommended instance count varies by host, and Virtual DSM does not reproduce every physical DSM hardware feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssign Through Virtual Machine Manager\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the key under VMM’s Virtual DSM licence management with internet connectivity. One pack can be applied to one Synology product at a time; map it to the intended environment before production use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Other Software Licences Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack does not replace VMM Pro cluster licensing or a guest Windows licence. It supplies the additional Virtual DSM entitlement in a licence pack, without NAS hardware, installation or instant key delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Virtual DSM when a supported host needs an additional DSM instance or renewed upgrade support. The licence has a clear instance count and update period, while the host’s resources and VMM requirements define the practical deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDo I Need a Paid Pack for the First Virtual DSM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each VMM host can run one Virtual DSM without an additional paid licence. This pack adds an additional instance or extends upgrade support for an existing licensed instance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhat Happens After Three Years?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe existing Virtual DSM can continue operating, but its software-upgrade entitlement ends. Activate another qualifying licence key to extend upgrade support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eIs This the Same as VMM Pro?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Virtual DSM licences cover DSM instances and their upgrade entitlement. VMM Pro covers advanced cluster functions and host nodes. They solve different licensing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWill It Work on Every Synology NAS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The exact host must support Virtual Machine Manager and have sufficient memory and Btrfs VM storage. Check the current applied-model list and the intended number of instances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan I Use One Pack on Several NAS Devices?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pack can be applied to one Synology product at a time. Do not treat one pack as an unlimited multi-host or multi-instance entitlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes Virtual DSM Have Every Physical DSM Feature?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Restrictions include USB passthrough, physical External Device and Hardware \u0026amp; Power controls, and certain network functions. Check the application’s requirements before using a virtual environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Synology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44853592227899,"sku":"Virtual DSM License","price":204.12,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/synology-source-virtual-dsm-official.png?v=1793713021","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/fil\/products\/synology-virtual-dsm","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}