Synology’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.