Week 15 Tech Roundup – Proxmox 3.4, AI NAS from UGREEN, China’s HDMI Rival, DeckLink IP 100G, Synology AI Beta

This week was rich in NAS innovation, SSD advancements, AI integrations, and some critical software and security updates. Proxmox released Backup Server 3.4 with faster garbage collection and smarter sync features, while Synology quietly opened public beta testing for its AI Console, bridging popular LLM platforms with its MailPlus app. UGREEN stole the spotlight at NAB Show 2025, showcasing the world’s first AI-powered NAS series, and Blackmagic made a double splash with their new Cloud Backup 8 and DeckLink IP 100G card. Meanwhile, China revealed a new HDMI alternative—GPMI—with up to 192 Gbps and 480 W power, set to rival global standards.

1. Proxmox Backup Server 3.4 Released: Smarter, Faster, More Flexible

Proxmox Backup Server 3.4 focuses on improved efficiency and offsite sync capabilities. The new update introduces a metadata caching mechanism that accelerates garbage collection and reduces disk writes, ideal for deduplicated backup environments. Sync jobs now allow filtering based on encryption or verification status, enabling stricter compliance in multi-site backup workflows.

Additional highlights:

• Improved tape backup throughput via multithreaded chunk reads.

• Portable, statically linked CLI binary for easier Linux system deployment.

• Built-in on Debian 12.10 with Linux Kernel 6.8.12-9 (optional: 6.14).

• ZFS 2.2.7 support with kernel patches.

• Free and open-source, enterprise support starts at €540/server.

2. UGREEN NASync iDX Series: AI-Powered NAS Debuts at NAB

UGREEN introduced the NASync iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro as the world’s first AI-integrated NAS devices tailored for content creators. They feature Intel Core Ultra CPUs and LLM integration for AI-powered photo sorting, file search, smart tagging, and meeting summarization.

Key Features:

• Up to 160TB capacity with 6x SATA + 2x M.2 NVMe slots.

• Dual 10GbE networking with 20Gbps link aggregation.

• TÜV & TRUSTe certified with end-to-end encryption.

• UGOS Pro OS with intuitive UI and AI-enhanced content handling.

• LLM-powered features like Smart Search, Chat, and Image Recognition.

This marks a major shift in content storage, blending AI with local, secure NAS performance.

3. China Introduces GPMI: 192 Gbps HDMI Alternative with 480W Power

A consortium of over 50 Chinese tech firms, including Huawei and TCL, launched GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface) as a future-proof HDMI and DisplayPort competitor.

Specs:

• Type-C variant: 96 Gbps bandwidth, 240W power (USB-C compatible).

• Type-B variant: 192 Gbps bandwidth, 480W power over new reversible connector.

• Bidirectional data, video, audio, and power in one cable.

• Designed to eliminate costly HDMI licensing and royalty fees.

• Expected domestic rollout by 2027.

GPMI sets the stage for an open, high-speed interface standard that supports 8K+ video, smart TVs, and high-wattage power delivery.

4. Synology AI Console 1.0 Beta Now Open

Synology launched a public beta for AI Console 1.0, focused on MailPlus integration and future AI services via third-party API support.

What’s New:

• Supports Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, Google AI, and others.

• Role-based permission and API rate-limiting.

• Built-in de-identification (on systems with ≥8GB RAM).

• Full transaction and audit logs.

• Initial support exclusive to Synology MailPlus 3.4+.

Models from DS223+ to RS4021xs+ are eligible. This marks Synology’s entry into modular AI workflows without native AI hardware.

5. Blackmagic Reveals Cloud Backup 8 & DeckLink IP 100G

Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 is a rack-mount NAS solution with 8 drive bays, 4x 10GbE ports, and live HDMI status output—targeting film studios and large media houses for cloud-synced media archives.

DeckLink IP 100G is a PCIe Gen 4 card designed for SMPTE ST2110 broadcast environments. It enables real-time capture/playback of 8 HD/UltraHD streams over dual 100GbE ports with GPU Direct RDMA support.

Use Cases:

• Live 2110 IP video ingest/editing in DaVinci Resolve.

• AI/VFX pipelines with Fusion and Adobe tools.

• Rack-based virtual studio setups with IP isolation.

Both products represent Blackmagic’s push into high-throughput, AI-ready media pipelines with enterprise-grade control.

6. TerraMaster D9-320: 9-Bay Expansion with 10Gbps & Drive Power Control

TerraMaster launched the D9-320, a 9-bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 enclosure supporting 198TB max storage and independent drive power management.

Notable Features:

• Individual power switches per drive for 70% power savings.

• JBOD/RAID/TRAID compatibility with TerraMaster, TrueNAS, Unraid, and more.

• Metal chassis with UPS integration support.

• Fully OS-agnostic via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3/4 compatible).

Ideal for users needing modular NAS expansion with power-efficient scaling.

7. Lexar NM1090 Pro: 14GB/s PCIe 5.0 SSD Confirmed

Lexar launched the NM1090 Pro SSD, boasting up to 14,000 MB/s read speeds and confirmed use of Silicon Motion’s new SM2508 controller. It offers up to 4GB of DRAM cache and Micron 232-layer TLC NAND.

Variants:

• 1TB (€160), 2TB (€260), 4TB (€490).

• No active cooling needed unlike Phison E26-based drives.

A solid pick for ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 boot drives or editing scratch disks.

8. Western Digital Issues Firmware 9.8.0-102 for My Cloud Home

Western Digital released firmware 9.8.0-102 for My Cloud Home and Duo devices, patching multiple security CVEs including:

• CVE-2024-41110: Docker AuthZ bypass.

• CVE-2022-3109: ffmpeg transcoding vulnerability.

• CVE-2023-4911: GLIBC local privilege escalation.

Devices will auto-update; no user intervention required.

9. QNAP and Network Optix Team Up for Nx Witness Surveillance NAS Integration

QNAP announced an official partnership with Network Optix, integrating the Nx Witness VMS directly into QNAP NAS systems. This enables all-in-one video surveillance solutions with scalable storage and virtualized VMS deployment on a single device.

Key Benefits:

• QNAP NAS can now act as both Nx Witness storage and server.

• Support for 2.5/10/25/100GbE networking ensures smooth 4K/8K streaming.

• Full RAID and snapshot support for uninterrupted surveillance recording.

• QNAP VMs can run Nx Witness directly, reducing deployment complexity and hardware cost.

This move positions QNAP as a serious player in the AI-enabled, high-resolution security space—ideal for retail, smart cities, and system integrators.

10. Unraid OS 7.1.0-beta.3 Adds Wireless Networking and ZFS Import

Unraid 7.1.0 beta 3 introduces major under-the-hood enhancements and usability tweaks:

Key Features:

• Wireless Networking Support (first-time native Wi-Fi support).

• Foreign ZFS Pool Imports — for easier data migration from other ZFS systems.

• WebGUI groundwork laid for a responsive mobile-friendly experience.

• Kernel updated to Linux 6.12.21, with Battlemage GPU support.

Known Issues:

• Uninstalling the Unraid Connect plugin breaks the GUI (requires reboot).

• Ongoing memory-related bugs with nchan.

This beta should only be used for test rigs, but shows steady progress toward a more modern and flexible Unraid platform.

11. Raspberry Pi Unveils $15 45W USB-C Power Supply

Raspberry Pi introduced a new 45W USB-C power supply, expanding its accessory lineup beyond SBCs. Priced at just $15, this PSU supports a range of voltages, including 20V/2.25A for laptops.

Highlights:

• Custom 5.1V profiles optimized for Pi 4 and Pi 5 (5A support).

• Longer 1.5m cable and Panasonic capacitors for longevity.

• Full compatibility with laptops, phones, and USB-PD devices.

This is a solid go-to PSU not only for Raspberry Pi users, but also for those needing a reliable, affordable charger for general USB-C gear.

12. WinRAR 7.11 Fixes Vulnerability That Bypasses Security Warnings

A critical security fix in WinRAR 7.11 addresses CVE-2025-31334, which allowed attackers to bypass Mark of the Web (MotW) protection using symbolic links. This would suppress OS security prompts when executing potentially malicious files extracted via WinRAR.

Impact:

• Vulnerability rated CVSS 6.8 (High).

• Affects versions prior to 7.11.

• Exploitable via crafted archives; user interaction still required.

Fix:
WinRAR now properly preserves and applies MotW metadata on symlinks, restoring OS-level warning dialogs and enhancing user protection.

Users should update to 7.11 immediately—especially those frequently handling files from the web or public sources.

13. Kioxia’s Optical SSD Prototype with PCIe 5.0 Aims to Revolutionize Data Centers

Kioxia, alongside AIO Core and Kyocera, unveiled a next-gen broadband optical SSD prototype featuring PCIe 5.0 and fiber-optic interfaces—targeted at sustainable, high-speed data centers.

Prototype Highlights:

• Uses IOCore optical transceiver and Kyocera OPTINITY module.

• Achieves zero performance loss over a 40-meter fiber cable.

• Part of Japan’s “Next Gen Green Data Center” NEDO initiative.

• Goals: 40%+ energy savings and massive inter-device separation.

This optical SSD could drastically reshape how hyperscale data centers handle storage, separating compute and storage while preserving throughput and efficiency.

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