PRESS RELEASE
Wrapping cutting-edge NAS features within a well-organized and intuitive user interface
Milton Keynes, UK - September 6, 2011 - Synology today announced the official release of DiskStation Manager 3.2 (DSM 3.2). In just 40 days, the beta program of DSM 3.2 attracted more than 60,000 downloads, drawing excited users to get their hands on Synology's latest operating system.
"The NAS server's evolution accelerates with the launch of DSM 3.2," said Rosiel Lee, product manager of Synology Inc. "DSM 3.2 features a wealth of advances to streamline resources management, integrate new technologies and create a more engaging user experience."
DSM 3.2 is packed with features which deliver the following values.
- Business convergence and management efficiency - Synology's comprehensive LDAP service incorporates the abilities to create an LDAP directory server and to integrate a DiskStation into users' existing Mac® or Linux environments for easy account & privilege control. Syslog Server gathers all logs aggregated from multiple devices and facilitates troubleshooting with different types of search criteria. CIFS files in different servers can be shared via the same access portal using Remote Folder. Virtual Drive makes it convenient to mount distributed ISO images onto a DiskStation.
- Business' mobility - DSM mobile realizes server management mobility. IT administrators can slide fingers left or right to enable or disable services as well as manage accounts and privileges of DiskStations on their iOS or AndroidTM devices. DSM 3.2 supports Google Cloud PrintTM, with which users can print documents from their mobile devices to distantly located printers over the Internet, without installing any drivers.
- Rich multimedia experience - The brand new Photo Station 5 features a theme designer for album customization and accelerates thumbnail generation. Users can strike a balance between their privacy and social life by protecting selected albums with passwords and importing photos to Facebook. With support expanded to major file hosting sites, Download Station accelerates file hunting.
- Mac-friendly solutions - Synology is among the first in the NAS industry to support Mac® OS X Lion and provides a reliable backup destination for Time Machine®. Surveillance Station has taken the lead by operating on the latest Safari® browser, delivering an easy-to-deploy and cost-effective NVR solution on Mac. Moreover, camera grouping and batch editing as well as common privilege profile grant rapid large scale deployment.
- Enhanced user experience - The revamped Package Center allows users to discover and install latest applications in a snap. Package Center also makes it easy to update users' selected applications after they receive desktop or e-mail notifications. DSM 3.2 incorporates advanced HTML5 capabilities and CSS3 style, engaging users through drag-n-drop support in File Browser and Download Station, and allowing them to upload files from their PC desktop. Synology Hybrid RAID makes volume ready for use 95% faster than before.
Availability
Synology DSM 3.2 is free to download for users who own a DiskStation x08 series and onward. Supported models are:
DS3611xs, RS3411xs, RS3411RPxs, DS2411+, RS2211+, RS2211RP+, DS1511+, RS411, DS411+II, DS411+, DS411, DS411j, DS411slim, DS211+, DS211, DS211j, DS111, 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
The download is available at http://www.synology.com/support/download.php
The live demo site is available at http://www.synology.com/products/dsm_livedemo.php
Synology at a Glance
Founded in 2000, Synology is a young and energetic company dedicated to developing high-performance, reliable, versatile, and environmentally-friendly Network Attached Storage (NAS) server products. Our goal is to deliver user-friendly solutions and solid customer service to satisfy the needs of businesses, home offices, individual users and families.
