QNAP Releases New Firmware w/ Updated GUI, New Features

The V 3.1 release includes a new AJAX-based interface that supports Internet Explorer, Safari (version 3 & 4), FireFox 3, and Google Chrome browsers and 15 languages.

The new firmware also includes new features such as virtual disk support (up to 8 virtual disks via iSCSI), RAID Recovery and support for Apple Bonjour and EXT4 volumes.

The Version 3.1 firmware is available now for free download for the following QNAP models, which include its latest Intel Atom-based products:

* TS-119/ TS-219/ TS-219P
* TS-239 Pro / TS-439 Pro / TS-639 Pro / SS-439 Pro / SS-839 Pro / TS-509 Pro / TS-809 Pro / TS-809U
* TS-109 / TS-209/ TS-409

Buffalo NAS

Buffalo adds remote web access to NAS line

Buffalo Technology earlier this week announced its new Web Access feature for its LinkStation Live NAS products, including a music streaming feature.

Web Access provides secure browser-based access to any content stored on a user's LinkStation Live NAS by logging into www.buffaloNAS.com. The new feature is available for existing LinkStation Live customers via a free firmware upgrade and port forwarding is not required for UPnP-enabled routers.