Firmware Update: Synology DSM 6.2.1 build 23824-6

Synology has released an update to version 6.2.1 of Disk Station Manager. Synology DSM is the management software that runs on several of the company’s NAS products. The Disk and Rack Stations offer more than just extra storage space. For example, backups of all clients on the network can be made and files can be downloaded via http, ftp, bittorrent, usenet and emule, so that, for example, energy-hungry PCs can switch off at night while the download just comes in. In addition, audio and video files can be streamed over the network via the built-in iTunes server, a dynamic website can be hosted using PHP and MySQL and the device can act as a print server.

In order to install version 6.2, at least version 6.0 must be present. Furthermore, it is only suitable for the NAS models whose type number ends with 11 or higher. Few changes that are important to home users have been made in version 6.2. The necessary changes and improvements have been made for the heavier models and the NAS that are used in business environments. In this update, which in some cases requires the NAS to be restarted, the following changes and improvements have been made:

Important Note

• The update is expected to be available for all regions within the next few days, although the time of release in each region may vary slightly.
• This update will restart your Synology NAS if you are using the models listed below.
  • Plus Series : DS218+, DS718+, DS918+, DS1019+
  • Value Series : DS418play

Fixed Issues

• Fixed an issue where abnormal reboot while converting SHR type or expanding SHR capacity may cause the storage volume not to be properly mounted.
• Fixed an issue where the completion of Snapshot Replication under high load environment may result in abnormal reboot.
• Minor bug fixes.