Synology today unveiled a beta program for its completely revamped DiskStation OS.
DiskStation Manager (DSM) 3.0 features a completely revamped user interface that uses a desktop and widgets to provide simultaneous views of multiple management features.
In addition to the new GUI, new features include:
• New Android apps including DS cam, DS photo+ and DS audio provide mobile access to multimedia and surveillance cameras
• Updated iPhone DS photo+ app with video support and improved interface
• EXT4 File system support
• Windows ACL Support
• Compatibility with VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix Xen
• WebDAV support, IPv6 Integration, enhanced iSCSI features and more
Synology DSM 3.0 beta supports only the the following models: DS411+, DS1010+, RS810+, RS810RP+, DS410, DS410j, DS710+, DS210+, DS210j, DS110+, DS110j, DS509+, RS409+, RS409RP+, RS409, DS409+, DS409, DS209+II, DS209+, DS209, DS209j, DS109+, DS109, DS109j, DS409slim, RS408, RS408-RP, DS508, DS408, DS108j, RS407, CS407, CS407e, DS207+, DS207, DS107+, DS107, DS107e.
Note that some features are not available on the RS407, CS407, CS407e, DS207+, DS207, DS107+, DS107, DS107e, DS108j, and DS109j.
Synology said it will award a DiskStation DS110+ to the three beta testers who provide the most valuable assistance and feedback during the program. More information and beta program sign-up is available at http://www.synology.com/us/support/beta/Synology_DSM3.0_2010.php.
A video webinar for DSM 3.0 is available on YouTube and Synology will host a Q & A this Friday, August 13.