Dlink DNS-323 2 Bay Network StorgaeEnclosure

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Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature	0 °C
Humidity Range Operating	5 - 95%
Max Operating Temperature	55 °C
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free)	2 (2)
Interface type	1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
General
Built-in Devices	Print server
Host Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet
Height	13.2 cm
Capacity	N/A
Form Factor	3.5" x 2
Device Type	NAS server
Depth	19.8 cm
Controller Interface Type	SATA
Weight	1.22 kg
Installed Devices / Modules Qty	0 (installed) / 2 (max)
Width	10.4 cm
Hard Drive
Type	Standard - 3.5" x 1/3H
Networking
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Type	Network adapter
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Software / System Requirements
Software Included	Drivers & Utilities
Storage Controller
Hard Disk Interface	SATA
RAID Level	RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
Supported Devices	Hard drive
Type	RAID - integrated

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D-Link tries to muscle in on the ever growing NAS appliance market.

Rating	87
Title	Review summary of D-Link DNS-323
Reviewed By	alaTest
Summary	alaTest has collected and analysed 385 reviews of D-Link DNS-323 from international magazines and websites.
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Verdict	Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 73946 other Hard Drives reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

Rating	60
Title	D-Link DNS-323
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Summary	The case feels a bit cheap, but once installed, the drives are secure and protected. The twin-bay setup allows two 750GB hard drives to be installed for 1.5GB in RAID 0 or 750GB of entirely secure RAID 1 data storage.
Pros	Decent web interface, Drives are well protected
Cons	Feels cheaper than it is
Verdict	The price is steep, but you just about get your money's worth

Rating	60
Title	D-Link DNS-323
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Summary	The DNS-323 from D-Link enables you to make your own network-attached storage device. We say 'make' because this is only an enclosure and doesn't come supplied with any drives - you have to buy them separately.
Pros	Takes two SATA drives, Includes USB 2.0 port
Cons	Tricky to set-up, Poor manual
Verdict	Ultimately let down by its configuration tools

Rating	71
Title	D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure
Reviewed By	Dong Ngo
Summary	The $200 D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure offers a quick, yet comprehensive solution for network storage. We really liked the device for its flexibility and useful features, and at the same time wished it supported FAT32 or NTFS hard ...
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Cons	Drive bays' cover comes off too easily ; doesn't support hard drives in FAT32 or NTFS format ; drive bays only hold drives of regular thickness
Verdict	The D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure is a comprehensive solution to extend your network storage and functionality. It offers great performance and, despite its long list of features, remains very easy to use.

Rating	90
Title	D-Link DNS-323 NAS
Reviewed By	Greg King
Summary	There's something to be said for convenient, mappable network storage. NAS not only offers an affordable way to keep your data safe, but also a handy way to share all your "stuff". As our review states, this name branded BYOD NAS box delivers on all ...
Pros	Built to last, Cheap compared to other similar NAS devices, Ease of installation, Feature rich
Cons	Front panel can come off too easy, No USB thumb drive back up option
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Rating	60
Title	D-Link DNS-323
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Summary	With a fi rmware upgrade you can now use 750GB drives, creating a 1.5TB network device
Pros	Takes two SATA drives ; Includes USB 2.0 port
Cons	Tricky to set-up ; Poor manual
Verdict	The problems with the configuration spoil what's otherwise a useful piece of kit. If this is the sort of thing you're after, there are better examples available elsewhere

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Title	D-Link DNS-323 2 Bay RAID Network Attached Storage
Reviewed By	Martin Regtien
Summary	With more and more data being collected by the average home user, the ability to retrieve and reliably store data has become a new challenge. The D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure aims to solve this problem by allowing you to store all ...
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