Synology releases the beta version of DiskStation Manager 4.1

Synology, company dedicated to developing NAS products (Network Attached Storage) high-performance, has released a beta version of DiskStation Manager 4.1, that increases business productivity and provides an excellent user experience.

Synology has announced the availability of the beta version of DiskStation Manager (Dsm) 4.1, designed to provide class-leading and powerful solutions for virtual infrastructures; increase productivity and efficiency in business management with the evolved Cloud Station, Syslog Server and Mail Server; deliver efficient and powerful resource allocation for data sharing, complying with the standards of large companies; generate an optimal multimedia experience with the new Video Station, the advanced Photo Station, audio station and mobile apps; and optimize the intelligence of the video surveillance system with the renewed and powerful Surveillance Station 6.

Vic Hsu, CEO de Synology, Said: “The DSM operating system 4.1 makes DiskStation and RackStation capable of achieving much more than ever imagined. This demonstrates Synology's relentless pursuit to raise the standards of excellence in this solution., ready for both businesses and to provide a multimedia experience”.

Dsm 4.1 is among the first operating systems to support VMware vStorage APIs for Integration with Array (VAAI). At the same time, performs download operations of various data from Hypervisor to DiskStation and RackStaton when performing Full Copy, Zero Block, Atomic Test & Set (ATS) and Storage Reclamation, resulting in enhanced performance and optimized storage space in the demanding vSphere environment 5.0.

Cloud Station

Dsm 4.1 gives users in companies the intelligence they need to increase productivity. Cloud Station has evolved to support two shared folders in sync and to get files from synchronized mobile devices. Cloud Station also supports encrypted streams, HTTPS and proxy server settings. Syslog Server is more proactive in presenting an instant generic view, notification rules with customizable keywords and file policies. Mail Server is complete and supports SMTP relay services, email aliases, multiple domains, spam filter and automatic replies, plus real-time monitoring of email number and bandwidth.

Dsm 4.1 provides a powerful solution for sharing resources. Traffic Control and Speed Limit prioritize, reserve or limit bandwidth usage for different applications, users and groups. The Resources Monitor also provides a real-time and historical report of the IOPS (Input/Output Instructions Per Second) of disks and transfer speed. By supporting SFTP, FXP and Internet connection settings using a proxy server, file sharing is more efficient and secure to meet the standards of large companies. Moreover, shared folders from multiple DiskStation and RackStation can be synchronized to a common destination.

User Experience

With DSM 4.1 the user will be able to live a complete multimedia experience. New Video Station Welcomes Users with Movie Posters and Detailed Information Collected on the Internet Automatically. With TV Recorder module, users can watch TV shows or set a recording schedule. DS video allows users to watch videos and manage recording schedules on iOS devices. In addition, Photo Station introduces the timeline to the chronological map of the albums of the users indicated in a Google map. Location tags and names with automatic facial recognition help the user filter photos easily. Audio Station can display song lyrics and allows each user account to have a personal library. iOS users can enjoy cached music despite not having internet access. DS audio and DS photo+, In addition, can be used on Windows Phone. New DS download also allows users to manage download tasks.

With a revised interface for intuitive navigation, Surveillance Station 6 now has four time sliders corresponding to the channels for video playback, allowing the search for critical moments to be much easier. Various object tracking features including Tally Counter, Virtual Fence and No.idle Zone help users stay alert to intruders. Web APIs make it easy for developers to integrate Surveillance Station with their applications.

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