Synology Announces Disk Station Manager 2.0 Software

NEWTechnology, NEWExtension, and NEWInternet Sharing make for a NEW NAS Experience

Synology Inc. today introduced the all-new Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 software, ending the beta program started in February 2008, which generated over 4,000 valid applicants and numerous user discussions. The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 features the brand new AJAX-based management interface; Surveillance Station, which allows video recording from multiple network cameras both in continuous and motion detection mode; Photo Station 3, the new web sharing application with blogging support; Synology Data Replicator 3, the new worry-free office backup application; and new multimedia streaming support for Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox360.

"The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 is the first NAS software to be truly designed with the user experience and expectations in mind", said by Philip Wong, president of Synology, earlier when the beta program opened. "The comments received during the beta period have proved it right," added Edward Lin, marketing director of Synology. "The interface of the Disk Station Manager 2.0 looks so cool and you have added so many goodies. Thank you so much for this great service you are giving to us all," commented one user from the Netherlands after trying the beta software. "This is NOT an ordinary NAS; this is the best SERVER I have ever had - AAA+ Rating!!!" said another user from Germany.

The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 Experience

The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 provides these key features:

• AJAX Management UI: The brand new management interface utilizes AJAX technology, which brings you the familiar Windows experience.
• Surveillance Station: Turn your Synology Disk Station into a network video recorder (NVR) by connecting IP cameras to the network, and recording videos to the Synology Disk Stations.
• Sony PS 3 Support: Sony PlayStation 3 is now supported as a digital media adapter device.
• Microsoft Xbox360 Support: Microsoft Xbox360 is now supported as a digital media adapter device.
• Photo Station 3: Photo Station 3 has a brand new blogging system.
• New Office Backup: Data Replicator 3 provides a worry-free backup option
• Expandable RAID 5 Volume: Now you can add a new hard drive to expand the RAID 5 volume on the fly. No more volume deletions and re-creations are needed.
• MySQL Update: MySQL is now upgraded to 5.0.51.
• Ez-Internet Enhancement: More DDNS service providers are supported: NoIP.com, 3322.org, and TwoDNS.de.
• Secure SMTP Support: In the email notification settings, you are now able to enter a customized port number and select SSL connection.
• Quick Switch Display Language: You can switch the display language quickly from the management interface without changing the browser settings.
• FTP with SSL/TLS for all models: FTP with SSL/TLS is now supported on all models.
• HTTPS for all models: HTTPS is now supported on all models.
• Encrypted Network Backup for all models: Encrypted Network Backup is supported on all models.
• New Audio Station: Audio Station comes with a brand new, sleek look.

Availability

Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 comes pre-installed on all new Synology NAS products. It's also available for free download at https://www.synology.com/ for most models that have already been shipped to Synology users.

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