Week 12 Tech Roundup – Synology DSM Fix, WD SN7100 4TB, Plex Changes, and More!

1. Synology DSM Vulnerability Patched After PWN2OWN 2024 Disclosure

Synology has resolved a man-in-the-middle vulnerability (CVE-2024-10444) that was disclosed during PWN2OWN 2024. The flaw allowed attackers to hijack admin sessions through improper certificate validation in DSM’s LDAP utilities.

Affected Versions: DSM 7.1, 7.2.1, and 7.2.2.
Resolution: Fixed in updates 7.1.1-42962-8, 7.2.1-69057-7, and 7.2.2-72806-3.
Severity: CVSS 7.5 (Important).
No mitigation was provided, but patches are now available and marked as “resolved” on Synology’s official security advisory.

2. Western Digital SN7100 4TB NVMe SSD Set for Imminent Launch

The WD_BLACK SN7100 series will soon add a 4TB model, following initial 1TB and 2TB versions. Originally announced in November 2024, the 4TB SKU is now listed on multiple retail sites with shipping expected within days.

Specs: 2400 TBW endurance, PCIe Gen 4, with lower read/write speeds than smaller capacities (7,250 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write for 1TB/2TB).
Part Number: WDS400T4X0E-00CJA0.
Pre-order Price: £255.99 (~$332 USD).
The SN770 series it replaces was limited to 2TB, making this a significant capacity bump in WD’s mainstream high-performance lineup.

3. Plex Announces 2025 Price Increase and Remote Playback Subscription Changes

Plex is raising prices for all Plex Pass tiers starting April 29, 2025, and restructuring how remote streaming works.

New Prices:

• Monthly: $6.99
• Yearly: $69.99
• Lifetime: $249.99 (currently $119.99 until April 29)

Key Changes:

• Remote playback will no longer be free for non-subscribers.
• Two options going forward: Plex Pass or a new “Remote Watch Pass” ($1.99/month or $19.99/year).
• Local playback on mobile apps will become free (no unlock fee).
  Plex is also developing a browser/mobile server manager, an API for metadata agents, and integrating Common Sense Media tools for families.

4. Synology Photos 1.8 Beta Adds Face Tagging and Object Recognition

Synology has released the 1.8 beta of its Photos app with notable new features for personal and professional use.

New Features:

• Manual face tagging
• Stacking of similar items in Albums and Timeline
• Object recognition on x86 and RTD1619B models with 2GB RAM
• Customizable login background

Fixes include better 360° zoom quality, ZIP file access on Linux, tag editing reliability, and improved support for VP9 video playback. Requires DSM 7.2 or later.

5. Synology and Toshiba Sign Strategic Storage Partnership MOU

Synology and Toshiba have formalized a new memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in enterprise storage.

Purpose:

• Shared focus on system stability, IP management, and performance innovation
• Builds on years of collaboration in Asia-Pacific enterprise markets
• Enables co-development and long-term roadmap planning for HDD integration in NAS environments

The agreement, signed March 18, 2025, reflects Synology’s push to strengthen supply chain resilience and hardware-software optimization.

6. QNAP AMIZcloud Updated to Support Remote Switch Monitoring

QNAP has expanded AMIZcloud’s functionality with remote switch monitoring support, streamlining enterprise-grade IT operations.

Supported Models: QSW-M3224-24T, QSW-IM3216-8S8T, QSW-M3216R-8S8T, and others.
New Capabilities:

• Port-level monitoring (traffic, status)
• Optical diagnostics for fiber ports (temperature, voltage, power)
• Real-time device info, DHCP status, and DDM
• AV-over-IP QoS controls, ACL mirroring for traffic analysis

Future updates promise deeper switch integration and broader compatibility across remote sites.

7. Solidigm Showcases Liquid-Cooled SSDs for AI at GTC 2025

Solidigm has debuted a new class of enterprise SSDs using liquid-cooling, removing the need for internal fans and enabling all-liquid AI server designs.

Product: D7-PS1010 E1.S 9.5mm and 15mm variants
Key Features:

• Cold-plate cooling
• Hot-swappable design
• PCIe 5.0 interface
• Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA

Designed for high-density AI training environments, Solidigm’s innovation marks a step toward fanless, thermally efficient storage systems for generative AI.

8. Unraid 7.1.0 Beta Released with Wi-Fi Support and ZFS Pool Import

Unraid’s 7.1.0-beta.1 introduces a broad set of new features and is now available for testing.

Key Highlights:

• Wi-Fi support (WPA2/WPA3, Enterprise)
• Import of foreign ZFS pools (from TrueNAS, Proxmox, etc.)
• VirGL GPU sharing for Linux VMs
• QXL GPU support for multi-monitor VMs
• Save/load user VM templates
• WebGUI improvements for jumbo frames, network settings
  Kernel updated to 6.12.19, and PHP/jQuery libraries have also been upgraded.

9. Infortrend Launches 122TB NVMe JBOF Expansion for AI & M&E

Infortrend’s new JB 4000U is a 2U NVMe all-flash expansion enclosure built for performance-intensive workloads.

Specs:

• 24 x U.2 NVMe SSDs (up to 1.47PB per unit)
• Dual-controller throughput: up to 24 GB/s
• Use Case: AI, media & entertainment, high-speed backup
• Scalable to 4.4PB with chained expansion
  Offers better performance-per-dollar than equivalent SAS systems and supports hybrid deployments with EonStor GS storage.

10. QNAP QTS 5.2.4.3070 and QuTS Hero Updates Bring DHCP, RAID Fixes

QNAP has rolled out QTS and QuTS hero build 3070 with critical enhancements and bug fixes.

Enhancements:

• Improved DHCP reservation UI
• Western Digital Device Analytics updated to v8.70.5
• Adapter connection status shown in Thunderbolt interface

Bug Fixes:

• RAID group corruption after firmware updates
• SMB daemon hangs
• Snapshot restore errors
• French UI issues in App Center
• Port trunking and storage pool alerts after reboot

This update improves overall system stability across ARM and x86-based NAS units.

11. UGREEN NASync Series Now Available in UK with Launch Discount

UGREEN has launched its NASync NAS lineup in the UK, offering a 10% discount for early buyers.

Featured Models:

• DXP4800 Plus – Media-focused NAS
• DXP6800 Pro – Collaboration hub
• DXP8800 Plus – High-performance data center NAS
• DXP480T Plus – All-flash model for speed

Targeted at home and SMB users, these systems come with sleek designs, USB4, 10GbE networking, and hybrid cloud features.

12. Kioxia LC9 Enterprise SSD Introduced with 122TB Capacity

Kioxia’s LC9 SSD features in-house 2Tbit BiCS8 QLC chips to deliver a massive 122.88TB in a 2.5-inch form factor.

Specs:

• PCIe 5.0 x4 interface
• NVMe 2.0 compliant
• Dual-port support
• 0.3 DWPD for 5 years

Use Case: Generative AI, LLM training, vector databases, and inference workloads. Competes with Phison and Silicon Motion’s reference SSD designs using similar chip densities.

13. TRENDnet Launches GaN-Powered 2.5G PoE++ Switches

TRENDnet’s new TPE-BG5062 and TPE-BG5091 switches utilize GaN (Gallium-Nitride) technology for power efficiency and reduced heat.

Models:

• 6-Port (4x 2.5G PoE++, 2x 10G SFP+), $289.99
• 9-Port (8x 2.5G PoE++, 1x 10G SFP+), $424.99

Each provides up to 95W PoE++ per port and supports Cat5e or better. The switches are NDAA/TAA compliant and ideal for high-power APs, IP cams, and signage.

14. TerraMaster D4-320U 4-Bay USB Rack DAS for NAS Expansion

TerraMaster’s new D4-320U is a USB 3.2 Gen2 DAS aimed at small office and NAS users looking for rack-mounted expansion.

Highlights:

• 4-bay 1U rack enclosure (supports up to 88TB)
• USB 3.2 Gen2 speeds up to 1016MB/s
• Plug-and-play with Windows, macOS, TrueNAS, Proxmox, and more
• Temperature-controlled fan, power loss recovery, and backup scheduling

Designed for seamless storage upgrades in server rooms and home labs without needing RAID controllers.

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