Asustor: ADM 2.6 Beta NAS OS

Asustor, Inc. announced the Asustor Data Master (ADM) 2.6 beta version OS for all firm’ NAS users, providing a variety of enhanced core functions and smoother Asustor Portal ^(*) multimedia applications.

Enhancements in this version of ADM include updates to ADM’s GNU C library and Linux kernel, which provide additional flexibility and compatibility for Apps along with increased system stability, performance and security. Additionally, the hardware accelerated Web browser, Chromium, has also been integrated into company’s Portal ^(*), enhancing users’ experience when streaming 1080p videos from YouTube.

Furthermore, newly added functions include the batch creation and importation of ADM accounts as well as a range of enhancements to Asustor’s exclusive MyArchive function. The number of simultaneous configurable MyArchive HDDs has been increased from 2 to N-1. Also, when accessing the data in a MyArchive disk, the other MyArchive disks in the NAS can remain in hibernation, helping users to save power. Furthermore, a newly added ‘Alias’ field lets users self-define tags for MyArchive disks, allowing for ease of identification within the ADM interface, when multiple MyArchive disks are mounted.

Moreover, supported AES 256-bit encryption as well as the binding of USB devices as a physical encryption keys, provide enhanced security for MyArchive disks. And finally, the newly upgraded MyArchive mechanism can now format HDDs to EXT4, NTFS and HFS+ file systems, expanding MyArchive disks’ flexibility and availability. When no longer needed for MyArchive use, removed MyArchive disks can be put into eSATA/USB external enclosures and be directly accessible via Windows PC (NTFS file system) or Apple Mac devices (HFS+ file system).

“It has been 3 years since we first launched ADM and we are extremely excited to be releasing the ADM 2.6 beta version,” said Vincent Tseng, product manager, Asustor. “We are sure the latest version of ADM will bring our users more comprehensive and practical functionality for storage while increasing flexibility and convenience with regards to our NAS’s cloud applications.“

Key features for ADM 2.6 beta version:

• All new MyArchive mechanism

  • Increased number of simultaneous configurable MyArchive HDDs from 2 to N-1. For example, on a 12-bay model you will be able to create eleven MyArchive disks.

  • Supports additional file system formats: Can format HDDs to EXT4, NTFS and HFS+ file systems, expanding MyArchive disks’ flexibility and availability. When no longer needed, removed MyArchive disks can be put into eSATA/USB external enclosures and be directly accessible via Windows or Apple Mac devices.

  • Can self-define tags for MyArchive disks providing for management and identification.

  • Secure automatic mounting: MyArchive disks can be configured to automatically mount on up to twenty trusted NAS devices

  • Secure encryption: Supports AES 256-bit encryption. Decrypt by password, electronic key or physical USB device.

  • Can be used in combination with high speed local backup function.

  • Save power: When accessing the data in a MyArchive disk, the other MyArchive disks can remain in hibernation.

• Account management: simplified account management increases efficiency for administrators

  • Batch creation of ADM accounts

  • Can create account file for importation (*.txt, *.csv)

  • During importation, the system will check the integrity of the account data and indicate any errors making for administrators to correct.

• iSCSI LUN snapshots

  • Scheduled iSCSI LUN snapshots allows the system to automatically take regular snapshots based on the specified time period, providing continuous protection of LUN data without needing any manual operation or affecting system performance.

^(*) Enhanced Asustor Portal experience
Along with the ADM 2.6 beta enhancements, company’s NAS 31, 50, 51, 61, 62 and 7 series users can also upgrade to the Asustor Portal beta and URL-Pack, allowing them to stream from more popular media sites.

• Added hardware accelerated Web browser Chromium

• Smart installation for Web page applications including: ADM, Chrome, Chromium, Netflix, Spotify and YouTube.

• Supports smooth streaming of YouTube FHD 1080p videos

• Supports 3rd party URL-Pack application for browsing popular streaming media sites such as Iqiyi, Sohu, Tudou, Youku, Vimeo, MetaCafe, US Stream, Crunchyroll and Vudu.

ADM 2.6 beta program