or specific network/SATA patches are enabled in the loader's "Modules" or "Addons" section. DSM Install: Once the loader builds, use the Synology Web Assistant to find the VM and upload the official file from Synology. 4. Pros and Cons of Hyper-V for XPEnology Benefit/Drawback Performance
| Option | Pros | Cons | |--------|------|------| | (FreeBSD) | Native ZFS, runs perfectly on Hyper-V | No Synology Photos or packages | | OpenMediaVault (Debian) | Lightweight, great Docker support | Basic UI, no mobile apps | | Unraid (paid) | Excellent VM/docker, easy expansion | Costs $59+, not free | | Buy a used Synology (DS218+) | Official DSM 7, 5-year warranty | Costs $300+, limited CPU power | | Bare-metal Xpenology | Full performance, all features | Higher power draw, driver hunting | xpenology dsm 7 hyperv