Introduction: As an important member of the NAS family, Synology's DSM is known for its comprehensive services and higher prices. Therefore, general users tend to use industrial control computers and install a hacked version of Synology DSM to build their own file servers. This article provides a detailed explanation of the installation process for a hacked Synology DSM.
Preparation: You will need a USB drive, a host computer (including a screen and keyboard), and at least one hard drive.
Note:
- The USB drive will be used as a boot device and should not be removed after installation.
- As of the date of writing this article, the Snail Star NAS device has been price-hiked by scalpers, so it is recommended to use the solution of using a router and industrial control computer with a hard drive.
- Mechanical hard drives are required, as SSD arrays may cause strange issues.
Installation Process: Burn the ISO image, boot into BIOS, choose the version to compile and install, and enter the Synology interface to install DSM.
- Burn the ISO image
First, download the arpl-1.0-beta2.img file from https://www.52pojie.cn/thread-1745197-1-1.html, and then use a disk writing tool (Rufus is recommended here) to write the file to the USB drive. Rufus: https://www.423down.com/10080.html
Note that the USB drive will be formatted. After that, eject the USB drive and insert it into the host computer.
- Boot into BIOS and compile and install
Turn on the computer and press F2 or DEL to enter BIOS. Set the boot order to prioritize the USB drive, and then you can enter the following interface:
Take note of the address after "Access", and then access it on another computer's browser. You will see the following interface:
Choose the DSM version. Here, we will use DS3615 as an example (note that DS918 has higher network card requirements, so please confirm before choosing). Press Enter to confirm.
PS: Synology device models and package architectures reference table: https://www.shenzhuohl.com/syno_list.html
Next, select the version number. We will use 42962 as an example (you will need to download the corresponding system later).
Then, enter a serial number. Since this is a hacked Synology DSM, let it generate a random one.
After that, build the loader and enter the code running interface. The compilation and installation process will take some time.
Once it's done, boot the loader and the following interface will appear:
When the internal network address appears, it means the installation is successful. Take note of the version number and corresponding model.
- Enter the Synology interface and install DSM
Access the internal network address you just saw (or use Synology Assistant https://finds.synology.com/#auto-detect) and you will see the following interface:
Download the corresponding system from Synology's official website and enter the installation program. There will be a 10-minute restart time, so you can have a cup of tea in the meantime.
Once the installation is complete, you can enter the interface and then add a storage pool.
Afterword: Some features are missing in the hacked Synology DSM, so the Package Center is a central aspect of playability. It is recommended to add the source from https://imnks.com/1780.html and start your NAS journey.