OMV on Synology DS220J

Zonk · 12. April 2020

Hello,

is it possible to install and use OMV on Synology DS220J?

I think the Hardware is very interesting for homeusers with low requirements and if low power consumption is important.

Unfortunately I have not found any statements about OMV on DS216, DS218 nor DS220. Basically I think OMV should run on the hardware (Realtek RTD1296 ARMv8), but I have no idea how to put omv into the memory.

I would be very glad if someone could post his experience with that hardware.

ryecoaaron · 13. April 2020

If you can get Debian on it, then you can most likely run OMV. A quick search and I don't see anyone running Debian on it yet.

Zonk · 14. April 2020

Thanks a lot. This information puts me an important step forward.

I have found some (German) sites where people show how it is possible to run debian on Synology DS via chroot but I have found a quite new posting that it is no longer possible.

Considering my low experience with Linux and headless systems I had need a plug and play solution. So that means for me that it is not possible.

So I will build my NAS with a more flexible plattform, maybe Biostar A68N-2100E or -5600E.

auanasgheps · 16. April 2020

I migrated away from Synology and built a custom OMV server using PC parts.

If you want to be plug and play, go for Synology: it's expensive but good.

In the meantime you can:

Learn Docker, which won't run on that Synology: you need a more powerful and expensive NAS with an Intel CPU. You need Docker because if you want to add any application to OMV5 you'll have to use it.
Play around with OMV in a VM. You can play there without the fear of breaking anything.
Use the forum: most of your questions or issues will probably be addressed with a search, otherwise just ask.

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