QNAP Announces Multimedia Application Support with Sony PSP & Nokia N95 on its All-in-One NAS Series


Taipei, Taiwan, November 2007 - Now, QNAP NAS users can enjoy even more Sony PSP, playing the music within the NAS or use the Nokia N95 as a remote control to play the multimedia contents on the server via UPnP media player wirelessly.

The leading network-attached storage provider QNAP Systems, Inc. announced two multimedia applications with gaming consoles and mobile phones. Users can use their Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) as a portable music player by connecting to the QNAP NAS in the wireless home network and playing the music files on the server. In addition, users can use the DLNA Control Point function of Nokia N95 handset to remotely control the DLNA media playing function of QNAP NAS wirelessly. The video, images, and music can be controlled by the handset and played on TV or Hi-Fi system via DLNA compliant media players. QNAP TS-109 and TS-209 series are multi-functional home storage servers which adopt high performance and power-saving Linux-embedded design. These NAS series support built-in TwonkyMedia server with DLNA compliant and web-based RSS music sharing. Other powerful functions are provided including PC-less BitTorrent download, iTunes music server, web server, and built-in web album, etc. Besides reliable storage and backup, QNAP NASes enable users to establish an easy-to-share multimedia sharing center in their home network.

According to Mr. Andy Chou, Product Manager of the QNAP, "Our NASes adopt the newest high-speed embedded 500MHz CPU and 128MB DDRII memory. This outstanding hardware and software integration has surpassed other entry-level NAS models in the market. Users can benefit both from high-speed data transfer and many fascinating features. For example, the built-in iTunes Server for music sharing, PHP web server with MySQL and SQLite, FTP server for convenient data sharing, and RAID server for data redundancy. We believe our multi-functional NAS series will deliver exceptional value to our users."


This box also can do BT download.




Also can get at Penang... PM me than I give you the name...



This post has been edited by denhock: Nov 6 2007, 12:43 AM

info

Than can consider TS-100 or TS-101 or TS-109.... all support BT, QRAID-1, telnet ready.


This post has been edited by denhock: Jan 19 2008, 12:03 AM

For QNAP latest firmware :

Version 1.1.5-Build 1221

Extra New Features
1) Support encrypted text authentication in AFP. (MAC OS 10.5 no longer supports clear text authentication)

2) Built-in Joomla! V.1.5 CMS web application (*1, *2)

Turbo Station open source version

open source Version
Kelnel v.2.6.12.6

SMB v.3.0.23d

AFP v.2.0.3

Apache v.1.3.37

PHP v.5.2.0

SQLite PECL Module version 2.0

SQLite Library v.2.8.17

MySQL v.5.0.27

Bit Tornado v.0.3.17

GD v.1.8.4

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Added on January 20, 2008, 12:05 pm


Concluions

1. There is a slight advantage by using a PCIe network card

2. XP is faster than Vista for Reading, but falls well behind Vista for Writing. There must be someting in XP that limits the Write speed as all figures seem to be topping out at about 10.53MB/s

3. The 207+ is well ahead of the 106e in Reading and Writing as expected due to the faster CPU and more RAM

4. Using an FTP program to transfer files from the NAS is by far and away the fastest option, FTP best 54.25 and 33.90 MB/s, Windows XP best 26.46 and 20.47 MB/s

5. An FTP program is also the fastest for Wrting to the 207+ but not for the 106e, where a combination of a PCIe network card and Vista is fastest


original link: http://www.synology.com/enu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5206

This post has been edited by denhock: Jan 20 2008, 12:05 PM

if you are using QNAP ro Synology NAS, than please get the APC Back UPS series.

why? Because it will send the sleep/turn off signal to Synology NAS, [ at the Synology admin page, user also can Set time before system enters [Safe Mode] after a power failure ]


and than.....synology NAS will Restart automatically after a power failure....




BTW, with the latest firmware :

# Enhanced BT Download: The DHT support, 25% download performance enhancement, BT encryption support, and seeding options are added.


The Download Station enhancements include DHT support, 25% performance increase, BT encryption support, and flexible seeding rule settings. "The download performance enhancements imply a shorter time needed to download the same files," commented Rosiel Lee, product manager of the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0, "this pushes the Green idea we have always kept in mind another step forward."

The DHT support allows trackerless torrents download. "It means you do not need to connect to a tracker in order to download, but connect to a distributed DHT Network to find other peers," explained Allen Kao, RD manager of Synology. "The upgraded Download Station also supports both TCP and UDP trackers, and Peer Exchange Protocol, all are for increasing the ability to find more peers when downloading." In addition, flexible seeding options are also available in this beta.

Synology® Announced the Official Release of Disk Station Manager 2.0 June Update, Introducing Extra Data Protection-Network Recycle Bin, and Download Enhancements

Taipei, Taiwan—June 17, 2008—Synology® closed its June beta program today and officially released the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 June update. This firmware update features extra data protection, extra IP camera support, download enhancements and performance improvement, AFP performance improvement, and third-party application integration capability.

The CIFS recycle bin provides extra data protection for unintentional human error. "Files deleted over CIFS connections would be kept in the recycle bin folder in the same file structure. This is to provide users with an easy-to-search environment when they need to recover deleted files," said Rosiel Lee, product manager of the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0.

The Download Station enhancements include DHT support, 25% performance increase, BT encryption support, and flexible seeding rule settings. The download enhancements imply a shorter time needed to download the same files; this pushes the Green idea Synology has always kept in mind another step forward.

The DHT support allows trackerless torrents downloading. It means you do not need to connect to a tracker in order to download, but connect to a distributed DHT Network to find other peers. The upgraded Download Station also supports TCP trackers, UDP trackers, and Peer Exchange Protocol, all that are for increasing the ability to find more peers when downloading. In addition, flexible seeding options are also available in this release.

Moreover, with the June update, users are now able to install third-party applications onto the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 interface. "We have compiled the Synology NAS Server Third-Party Apps Integration Guide to teach users and system integrators to add the applications in details," commented Michael Tsao, product manager of the Synology NAS Server third-party integration, "we are confident that users will find it flexible and useful to integrate their own applications."

The June beta has attracted over 1,700 users to download and test-drive. Synology is proud to end the beta with positive user feedbacks during the trial period. The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 June update includes the following improvements:

1. Extra Data Protection: The Network Recycle Bin ensures all deleted files are recoverable from the recycle bin folder. This function works for all CIFS connections.
2. Enhanced BT Download: The DHT support, 25% download performance enhancement, BT encryption support, and seeding options are added.
3. Enhanced AFP Performance: The AFP download performance is improved by a maximum of 89%, and upload 72%. The test results from the Synology lab are listed below:

Model DS108j
Max. Download Improvement 89%
Max. Upload Improvement 10%

DS207+
Max. Download Improvement 21%
Max. Upload Improvement 15%

DS508
Max. Download Improvement 49%
Max. Upload Improvement 72%

4. Enhanced Photo Station 3: The performance of thumbnail browsing has been improved. The Google AdSense, calendar-based article browsing, and sticky articles are added to the blogging system.
5. Enhanced Audio Station: The renovated AJAX drag-and-drop mechanism is added to the playlist management.
6. Extra IP Cameras Support: 6 more IP cameras are now supported on Surveillance Station: Linksys WVC54GCA, LevelOne FCS-0010, TRENDnet TV-IP100, TV-IP100W, TV-IP400, and TV-IP400W.
7. Integrated Telnet/SSH: Telnet and SSH terminal services are now configurable directly from the management UI.
8. New Language Support: The Polish language is added to the Disk Station Manager 2.0, Synology Assistant, Synology Data Replicator 3, and Synology Download Redirector.
9. Upgraded Apache: Apache is upgraded to 2.2.8.
10. Upgraded PHP: PHP is upgraded to 5.2.6.
11. Third-Party Apps Integration Capability: Users who wish to install third-party applications on the Synology NAS Server can refer to the Synology NAS Server Third-Party Apps Integration Guide to proceed.

Availability

The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 June update comes pre-installed on all new Synology NAS products from now on. It’s also available for free download at www.synology.com for most models that have already been shipped to Synology users.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.synology.com/download

This post has been edited by denhock: Jun 20 2008, 12:52 AM

This will depends on the Model u use, for example : Synology DS-508
* Max User Accounts: 2,048
* Max Groups: 256
* Max Shared Folder: 200
* Max Concurrent Connections: 128 ( this is the no of user can connect to this Synology NAS)


Some info to share....... one of the synology using test RUN program to test the Synology NAS and others NAS, he found that ,after 3~4 days, others NAS will stop to respond but Synology NAS still running very well.

One of the corporate user they have 300 user to access the Synology NAS... so far their feedback is good.

QNAP NAS just release new firmware version :2.1.2 Build 081031,

one of the new feature:

- Download station now supports direct download from Rapidshare or through QRapid

hehe... I don't think so... so far this model only can support up to 1TB HDD... 1.5TB is difference...

for example,

Seagate 1.5TB , so far Synology had test this HDD and only suggest to use with model start with X09 and X08 series and also Not recommended for DS108j. This is due to the 24 x 7 hours keep on running...


so, for ppl want to buy 1.5TB for your NAS, better check with the manufacture website first before you buy....

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Added on November 28, 2008, 1:13 amjust check from dlink website, still version 1.5 dated 5/13/2008...

This post has been edited by denhock: Nov 28 2008, 01:13 AM

For Synology/QNAP NAS is up to 55MB/s.. others NAS normally is slow than this....

SATA is up to 3GB/s
USB2 is up to 480MB/s
FW400 is up to 400MB/s
FW800 is up to 800MB/s

NAS Chart

ya.... mistake.... ok, had create a post for Synology NAS user : http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=863728

yes. I agree.

RAID-1 need 2 HDD

RAID-5 need min 3 HDD
RAID-6 need min 4 HDD


RAID (Redundant_array_of_independent_disks)