Synology DSM 7.0 NAS Operating System : All That You Need To Know

• USB hardware will no longer work including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dongles.
• The 7.0 version of DSM will end NAS support for ext3.
• The latest version will disable NTLMv1 by default in favor of NTMLv2.
• The SSD caches on block-level LUNs are no longer supported.
• NT4 domains are no longer supported.
• Active Insight and Hybrid Share Service will be automatically installed.

New Features of DSM 7

Besides the various updates, the DSM 7.0 NAS Operating System has plenty of new features in it. The biggest change with the DSM 7.0 version is the user interface. The OS looks far better, stylish, and modern, something that has been designed to be enjoyed not only in 2021 but also in the future. 

Other than the user interface, Synology has made a huge improvement in the login experience. Instead of using the username and password to log in every time, you can now set everything up using a username and a third-party authenticator. 

All the new features of the latest DSM cannot be mentioned as there are plenty of them. If you are curious about all the features you can check it out on their official website. Here we have provided a few of the changes in the DSM 7.0 NAS Operating System.

1. Storage

• Visuals of the Synology NAS model with their drive slots, expansion units, and built-in M.2 were added to help the users view drive status.
• A clearer display of the relationship between storage pools, volumes, and SSD caches will be provided.
• Enhanced the setup process of the Hot Spare and the Data Scrubbing.
• Added a feature to guide users.
• Added the ability to activate automatic protection on SSD caches. Also has multi-drive fault tolerance.

2. Resource Monitor

• Enhanced monitoring transparency of the system services.
• File system or file services.
• Supports enabling and disabling file compression for shared folders.
• Enhanced file compression ratio.

3. User Management

• Enhanced password policy.
• Added the ability to assign user accounts from the import list to limited groups.
• Added the ability that increases the security. The imported users have to change their passwords after their initial DSM logins.
• Domain Integration
• Enhanced LDAP client authentication performance. This is done by reducing the number of queries sent with a caching mechanism.

4. Security

• Added the ability to block USB and other console ports.
• Enhanced QuickConnect connection process to strengthen the security.
• Provides only TLS 1.3 support for the Modern Compatibility option for the TLS or SSL profile level.

5. User Experience

• Enhanced user experience for DSM if you are installing it for the first time.
• Enhanced user experience for Synology Account-related service setup.
• Added information and usage tips about security, and notification in DSM Help.
• Added the ability to back up the DiskStation Manager system configuration to connect Synology Account.
• Enhanced user experience for package updates processes.

The New DSM 7.0 Installation

Before you install DSM 7.0, you will have to make sure that your current NAS is DSM 6.2 or above.

Installation Process

1. Go to the Synology Download Center to download the latest version package for your NAS.
2. Select NAS in the Select Product Type Menu.
3. Enter your NAS model name or scroll down the list and find your model.
4. You should check all the OS packages for your NAS. To do this you will have to change the OS version from the default set 6.2 series to the 7.0 series.
5. You should now see the DSM 7.0 RC build a package to show up.
6. To start the download, hit the download button on the screen.
7. Once the build is downloaded, you will have to head over to your NAS to infiltrate the update. With DSM 6.2.naviaget to Control Panel.
8. Choose update and restore it within the system.
9. Select manual DSM update.
10. You will be able to see a Browse Button locate the DSM 7.0 build that you downloaded earlier. This path will be the “.pat” file.
11. Once you have found the file click on the “OK” to start updating your NAS.

Final Word

The new DSM 7.0 NAS Operating System visual design as well as other features are noteworthy updates. If you have been waiting to get and build your NAS, now is the time to do so. 

The new visual design combined with exciting new features make DSM 7.0 a noteworthy update, and if you’ve been waiting to install the build on your NAS, now is the time to do so.