What is openmediavault?

openmediavault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, Kubernetes and many more ready to use. Thanks to the modular design of the framework it can be enhanced via plugins. openmediavault is primarily designed to be used in small offices or home offices, but is not limited to those scenarios. It is a simple and easy to use out-of-the-box solution that will allow everyone to install and administrate a Network Attached Storage without deeper knowledge.

Features

  • Running out-of-the-box
  • Debian Linux OS
  • Web based administration
  • Easy system updates via Debian package management
  • Volume management
  • S.M.A.R.T.

  • Link aggregation
  • Wake On Lan
  • IPv6 support
  • Email notifications
  • File sharing
  • Snapshot support of shared folders
  • Extendible via plugins

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New updates available

Posted: 11. September 2026


openmediavault 8.5.8

  • Update i18n files.
  • Fix typo in media query for system theme detection.
  • Several improvements. Many thanks to Stanley Chan and Zorta Zenith for the tips.
  • Issue #2263: Add a per-share/homes macOS compatibility option to SMB.
  • Issue #2265: smartmontools no longer requires -d cciss,N for non-RAID hpsa devices.

openmediavault-wbprefs 8.0.5

  • Several improvements. Many thanks to Zorta Zenith for the tips.
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New updates available

Posted: 29. August 2026

openmediavault 8.5.7

  • Update i18n files.
  • Improve PHP session garbage collection process.
  • Issue #2258: Display tags in filesystem dashboard widgets.

openmediavault-lvm2 8.0.3

  • Update i18n files.
  • Improve LVM extend form page.
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