Synology Releases DSM 4.1

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Tim Higgins

Synology logoSynology’s DSM 4.1 has exited beta.

Release highlights include:

  • Improved support for VMware vSphere 5 with support for vStorage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI) on the XS series.
    • Synology’s VAAI support includes Full Copy, Zero Blocks, Thin Provisioning, and Atomic Test and Set (ATS)
  • Cloud Station is upgraded to sync files up to 5GB each, up to 2 shared folders, and improve security with HTTPS tunneling
  • Mail Station is upgraded to allow for multiple domains, relay service, spam filter, and auto-reply
  • FTP service is enhanced with support for SFTP and FXP
  • Shared Folder Sync now allows for multiple source servers to one destination server
  • Increased administrative control to allow prioritizing and throttling by user, group, and service
  • Surveillance Station package has been updated with an improved interface and additional features.
    • Live View Analytics now offers additional detection tools including an object counter, a virtual trip wire, and an idle timer.
    • The playback interface has also been updated to simplify locating specific motion events
  • The new Video Station organizes and streams video and supports streaming to iOS devices
  • Photo Station introduces Timeline to arrange photos chronologically with geotagging
  • Audio Station now allows for personal libraries
  • Remote access is improved with the release of DS audio and DS photo+ for Windows Phone, and DS video for iOS devices

DSM 4.1 can be downloaded now for free for most Synology NASes.

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