Presto File Server Technical Specifications

Presto File Server

Features

Files can be transferred automatically and at high-speed from Synology NAS to desktop clients or between any Synology NAS servers, all via a secure connection
File transfer tasks can be monitored and managed from a centralized system that allows administrators to review traffic status, configure transfer policies, audit activity logs, and generate scheduled reports

Specifications

High-speed file transfer between any Synology NAS servers or between Synology NAS servers and desktop clients
Forced encryption on all login credentials
Real-time monitoring of all transfer and license statuses on the Overview page
Option to manually kick out specific clients and Site Express connections
One-way file distributing or collecting tasks created with Site Express
Drag and drop operation to easily adjust the hierarchy of file transfer tasks
Centralized management to enable compression and encryption on files in transfer tasks
Bandwidth rule templates can be applied to manage connected clients and Site Express connections
Transfer priority can be set for different file types
Blacklist can be set to exclude selected file types from a file transfer task
Multiple filename conflict policies to resolve filename conflicts and allow the transferred files to be overwritten, skipped, or renamed when filename conflicts occur
Logs:
- Include system logs, transfer logs and Site Express logs
- Can be filtered
- Can be exported in HTML format
Usage and statistics reports:
- Can be generated daily, weekly, monthly, and annual
- Can be generated in HTML format or be viewed right on the user interface
- Can be generated according to set schedules and be sent to designated email addresses
Centralized policy management to regulate file transfer speed, encryption, and compression for certain users or groups
File transfer policies organized in order of priority but can also be re-ordered manually
Total inbound and outbound traffic (generated from all connected clients and servers) can be configured from servers
Supports TLS and AES-128 for encrypted file transfers
Supports IPv6
Supports up to 10 concurrent file transfer tasks
Supports backing up and restoring configurations via Hyper Backup
Supports usage through command-line interface
Supports 2-step verification
Supports anonymous login
Supports in-app license purchase or activation of a 30-day free trial

Limitations

User account with administrative privileges is required to access Presto File Server on DSM
Certain transfer policies may not be applicable to users who are using earlier client versions
File transfer speed is highly dependent on the network environment
License must be activated on all Synology NAS to enable Site Express. Please visit the Presto File Server license page for more information on license plans

Affiliated Utility

Synology Presto Client

Features

Connection to multiple servers to upload/download files at high-speed over WAN
Flexible configurations and unified user-interface to easily monitor all file transfer status

Specifications

System Requirements:
- Supporting operating systems:
  - Windows 7 and onward
  - Mac OS 10.7 and onward
  - Ubuntu(ver. 14.04, 16.04, 18.04)
Drag and drop operation to manage file transfers
Task Manager to monitor, prioritize and view transfer files
Search filters and criteria can be set to find files
Server addresses and account information can be remembered automatically
Upload/download bandwidth control can be applied to specific server sites
Automatic reconnection when network disconnection occurs
Multiple filename conflict policies to resolve filename conflicts and allow the transferred files to be overwritten, skipped, or renamed when filename conflicts occur
A single or multiple files can be downloaded to designated default folders by double clicking or right clicking the context menu
Transfer logs and system logs to review the IP, event, time, and transfer time of transfer tasks
File compression and encryption can be enabled between servers and clients
Supports usage through command-line interface
Supports executing Presto installer for Linux (Ubuntu), Windows, and macOS
Supports TLS and AES-128 for encrypted file transfers
Supports IPv6
Supports 2-step verification
Supports SSL verification

Limitations

File transfer speed will be at least as high as the configured rate, but the actual speed may vary depending on the local network environment, the server-side bandwidth limit, and the number of concurrent connections connected to the server

Synology Presto Automator

Features

Automated high-speed file transfer between clients and multiple servers with customizable transfer configurations, and scheduling services powered by SITA

Specifications

Transfer tasks between clients and multiple servers running Presto File Server can be created, scheduled, and viewed with detailed information of each task
Transfer tasks can continue running even when signed out of the current operation system
Transfer tasks can be scheduled by date and time or by event-triggers
Easy navigation to a local folder by clicking on its file path shown on the overview panel
Post-transfer actions include keeping the file, removing the file, or moving the file to a selected directory
Comprehensive overwrite policy for filename conflicts
Blacklist can be set to exclude selected file types from a file transfer task
Upload/download bandwidth control can be applied to specific server sites
File compression and encryption can be enabled between servers and clients
Logs to review and monitor task activities
Supports up to 10 concurrent file transfer tasks

Limitations

User account with administrative privileges is required to install Synology Presto Automator
OTP (one-time password) login is not supported
Editing tasks or servers in batches is not supported