Synology^® Takes the Public Beta of DiskStation Manager 5.1 Live

Bellevue, Washington—September 16, 2014—Synology America Corp® today unveiled the beta release of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 5.1, the latest iteration of its award-wining operating system for NAS servers. DSM 5.1 beta gives testers the opportunity to try the latest of DSM 5.1 which provides versatile backup and security tools, increased productivity, better media management, and more.

“Storage technologies are evolving fast and so is DSM. Version 5.1 boasts a significant amount of new features revolving around three critical concepts: integrating private cloud, broadening sharing possibilities, and enhancing data safety,” said Alex Wang, CEO of Synology Inc.

DSM 5.1 delivers many major updates, including:

Increased productivity through integrated private Cloud Cloud Station is now more versatile than ever. It also supports synchronizing data in encrypted folders to protect privacy, and Windows ACL for more precise user privileges’ setting and File versioning in Cloud Station can now be disabled to save storage space. Cloud Sync enhancements extends coverage to six public cloud services: Dropbox, Google Drive, Baidu Cloud, and the newly-added OneDrive, Box and hubiC; broaden sharing possibilities:

• Cloud Sync and all Cloud Station’s client support selective sync -- determine which folders, file types and size to sync. Syncing speed is increased to three times.
• Cloud backup Packages offer a contingency plan for archives with support for Microsoft Azure, SFR, and hicloud.
• Glacier Backup now supports file-level dedupe and restoration from Amazon Glacier.

Master your data with DSM 5.1 beta enhanced Cloud Station and Could Sync -- choose the most suitable cloud backup solution for your deployment regarding costs and features.

Be more efficient with QuickConnect: Proxy Server speeds up Internet browsing while securing the network thanks to its various caching, filtering, and authentication options. File Station can now connect to a remote FTP or WebDAV server, while its new email client provides a quicker alternative for file sharing. IPv6 support has been expanded to QuickConnect and more DSM services. NFS VAAI support brings new virtualization options such as File Clone and Reserve Space. SSD caching technologies are more intuitive with a revamped interface, a real-time hit rate statistics to evaluate the utilization, and a recommendation on appropriate SSD cache size.

Enhancing Data Safety with versatile backup and security tools: LUN snapshot is now schedulable and LUN backup performance is 169% faster through the network. Effective data protection with vigorous backup and security options minimizes the impact in case of any system vulnerability. The new Security Advisor scans the system and detects potential vulnerabilities, such as weak passwords, malware, misconfigured services, and pending updates. AppArmor offers Kernel-level modifications; enforce stricter permission rules on applications and restricts what system resources can be accessed by individual applications.

Packages can now be digitally signed to avoid using a tampered executable.

Service-interface binding allows users to assign specific services to dedicated network interfaces for extra security, greatly improving system security without affecting daily user experience

Sharing your life has never been easier: Flexible collaboration tools for media and communication a public link disseminates your pictures, music or video collections. Multi-screen users will appreciate that many of the mobile apps have been tweaked; from quick search to improved integration or new design and continues to support all three major platforms (iOS, Android, and Windows Phone). The smart search feature and revamped folder page increase usability and efficiency. Collaborate or distribute contacts in your private cloud with CardDAV which syncs information across mobile devices and compatible software, coming soon to DSM 5.1 beta.

• Video Station, a streamlined and more satisfying experience -- now automatically look for subtitles over the Internet. Watch status lets users see at a glance which videos aren’t finished yet.
• Photo Station’s slideshow feature now combines background music and transition effects for a polished presentation.

Create, share, and sync thousands of digital notes and notebooks and contacts with DSM 5.1. DS note provides a rich-text editor to Android and iOS users with mobile access to Note Station; preview media content instantly.

For group collaboration, Note Station and DS note supports: version history, and restoration. Keep it a secret -- sensitive notes can be encrypted with user-defined passwords.

If you want to know more about DSM 5.1 beta, please consult this page or click here for the full specifications.

Synology DSM 5.1 Beta Program
Synology will hand out a DS214se to the three beta testers who provide the most valuable assistance and feedback. Please visit www.synology.com/support/beta_dsm_5_1 for more details. DSM 5.1 beta and the new packages are available at www.synology.com/support/beta_dsm_5_1 Visit the live demo site at www.synology.com/products/dsm_livedemo to try out new features.

Availability
Synology DSM 5.1 beta is free to download for users who own a DiskStation or RackStation x11 series and onward. Supported models include:

• 15-series: DS415play, DS115j
• 14-series: DS214, RS214, DS414, DS114, DS214play, DS214+, DS214se, RS3614xs+, RS2414+, RS2414RP+, RS814, DS214se, RS814+, RS814RP+, DS414j, RS3614xs, RS3614RPxs, DS414slim, EDS14
• 13-series: RS10613xs+, RS3413xs+, DS2413+, DS1813+, DS1513+, DS713+, DS413, DS413j, DS213+, DS213, DS213air, DS213j
• 12-series: RS3412xs, RS3412RPxs, RS812+, RS812RP+, RS2212+, RS2212RP+, RS812, RS212, DS3612xs, DS1812+, DS1512+, DS712+, DS412+, DS212+, DS212, DS212j, DS112+, DS112, DS112j
• 11-series: RS3411xs, RS3411RPxs, RS2211+, RS2211RP+, RS411, DS3611xs, DS2411+, DS1511+, DS411+II, DS411+, DS411, DS411j, DS411slim, DS211+, DS211, DS211j, DS111