Synology DSM 7: An overall major improvement with some surprises Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7's Rating. OK, I’m one of those who couldn’t wait to try DSM 7.0 out. And in my up-to-now experience, the new release is a win. It has a host of improvements, most notably in the user experience.īut let’s get one thing out of the way: You won’t see faster network data throughputs with it. So far, I’ve seen no discernible difference in file copying speeds between DSM 7 and DSM 6. The reason is a server’s network ports generally limit data speeds, and home Synology NAS so far are all Gigabit. Some servers, like the DS1621+ or DS1618+, do have the option for 10Gbps via a PCIe add-on adapter. Still, you’ll need a Multi-Gig switch and a similarly capable computer to experience that.Īnd even then, keep in mind that most NAS servers use regular hard drives with the technical cap speed of SATA 3, 6Gbps. The point is don’t expect DSM 7 to make data move between your NAS server and network devices faster magically. But still, there is plenty to love about the new OS. The improvementsįor one, when working with the server itself, you’ll note that the interface is now significantly more responsive. Even the login process is much shorter - it’s almost instantaneous. (OK, if you run a really low-end server, this might not apply.) This responsiveness is a consistent improvement - you’ll experience it in all servers, no matter the specs or storage types. On top of that, all changes take less time to apply. And tasks within the server itself have vastly improved all around. What’s more, things are more organized and streamlined - you can get things done via fewer steps. Specifically, the Control Panel now has fewer items, yet, you can get the settings done more quickly. Note that things have moved around a little bit.įor example, the Share Folder Sync function - an excellent feature to sync data between two or more servers in real-time - is now part of the File Services instead of its own section. Or QuickConnect is now part of External Access, which also includes DDNS and Router Configuration.īut with the improved search function, you’ll be able to find every setting you need without knowing exactly where it lies. SYNOLOGY UPDATE MINIMSERVER VERIFICATIONĭSM 7’s security feature now includes two-step verification enforced on an individual account or a user group.
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