Dell.ca: D-Link DNS-320 ShareCenter 2 Bay NAS $89.99 after coupon

[AndrewRFD]

Another good offer from Dell here. The D-Link DNS-320 ShareCenter 2 Bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure is $89.99 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&subid=0&offerid=250536.1&type=10&tmpid=1534&u1=deals&RD_PARM0=http%253A%252F%252Faccessories.dell.com%2 52Fsna%252Fproducts%252FHard_Drives_Storage%252Fpr oductdetail.aspx%253Fc%253Dca%2526l%253Den%2526s%2 53Dbsd%2526cs%253Dcabsdt1%2526sku%253DA5265163&u1=deals&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Faccessories.dell.com%2 52Fsna%252Fproducts%252FHard_Drives_Storage%252Fpr oductdetail.aspx%253Fc%253Dca%2526l%253Den%2526s%2 53Dbsd%2526cs%253Dcabsdt1%2526sku%253DA5265163) when you use coupon code LKKZ$VV?T6QHW2. This pretty much matches the hottest prices we've seen in the past ($79.99 + ~$10 shipping).

The DNS-320 has 2 bays as the name implies, supports SATA and RAID 0/1, can function as a USB print server, and connects at Gigabit speeds. Shipping is free.

[Duuuuude]

The additional $10 coupon applied fine at first, but after signing into www.airmilesshops.ca and re-adding the DNS-320 to my cart, it says "The following coupons have been entered but require additional information or do not meet eligibility requirements". Anyone else having that issue?

[imran909]

Another good offer from Dell here. The D-Link DNS-320 ShareCenter 2 Bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure is $89.99 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&subid=0&offerid=250536.1&type=10&tmpid=1534&u1=deals&RD_PARM0=http%253A%252F%252Faccessories.dell.com%2 52Fsna%252Fproducts%252FHard_Drives_Storage%252Fpr oductdetail.aspx%253Fc%253Dca%2526l%253Den%2526s%2 53Dbsd%2526cs%253Dcabsdt1%2526sku%253DA5265163&u1=deals&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Faccessories.dell.com%2 52Fsna%252Fproducts%252FHard_Drives_Storage%252Fpr oductdetail.aspx%253Fc%253Dca%2526l%253Den%2526s%2 53Dbsd%2526cs%253Dcabsdt1%2526sku%253DA5265163) when you use coupon code LKKZ$VV?T6QHW2. This pretty much matches the hottest prices we've seen in the past ($79.99 + ~$10 shipping).

The DNS-320 has 2 bays as the name implies, supports SATA and RAID 0/1, can function as a USB print server, and connects at Gigabit speeds. Shipping is free.


Note: Support two of 2TB HDD upto a total of 4TB system space - will not support the newer 3TB HDDs

[lead]

Note: Support two of 2TB HDD upto a total of 4TB system space - will not support the newer 3TB HDDs

you'll need firmware 2.02 or higher for 3tb support

http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=46894.45

[peshmerga]

how comparable is to the Netgear that was on sale at memory express a few days ago for $99?
im refering to this one http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37445

p.s i know it was $99.99 earlier.

not counting the price which one is better and why?

[xbrav]

how comparable is to the Netgear that was on sale at memory express a few days ago for $99?
im refering to this one http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37445

p.s i know it was $99.99 earlier.

not counting the price which one is better and why?

I can tell you when my Netgear comes in, but the D-Link has some major issues, which you can find on the D-Link forums. I can only write to it through FTP.

[speederd]

I have got this NAS from TD about a year ago for around the same price and am very happy with it.

[stockbones]

can the usb port be used to plug in another external HDD to back up certain files on the NAS?

I wanted to use the NAS as storage for pictures, videos, documents etc....but want to backup the pictures to another drive. Dont want to use RAID 1.

[folinc]

how comparable is to the Netgear that was on sale at memory express a few days ago for $99?
im refering to this one http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37445

p.s i know it was $99.99 earlier.

not counting the price which one is better and why?

Netgear has more USB ports. It has 1xUsb2.0 and 2xUSB3.0

[Agent]

How much better is the DNS-325 compared to the 320 here? Is it worth while to wait for a deal on the 325?

The Dell site says the 320 uses SATA-150 but 325 uses SATA-300. Is this accurate and if it is will this make a difference in the speed?

[folinc]

can the usb port be used to plug in another external HDD to back up certain files on the NAS?

I wanted to use the NAS as storage for pictures, videos, documents etc....but want to backup the pictures to another drive. Dont want to use RAID 1.

I just saw a post on D-Link forums mentioned the RAID 1 is NOT for backup. I am confused what the RAID1 for?

[Russell]

How much better is the DNS-325 compared to the 320 here? Is it worth while to wait for a deal on the 325?

The Dell site says the 320 uses SATA-150 but 325 uses SATA-300. Is this accurate and if it is will this make a difference in the speed?


Probably not. It all depends, of course, on what kind of drives you put into the NAS, but there aren't a lot of conventional HDD's that would max out a SATA 2 connection, let alone a SATA 3 one.

[rayl]

Ordered, Thank you OP.

[spunwasi]

can the usb port be used to plug in another external HDD to back up certain files on the NAS?

I wanted to use the NAS as storage for pictures, videos, documents etc....but want to backup the pictures to another drive. Dont want to use RAID 1.

I have a 323 and without rooting, the USB only supports print server functions. I'm assuming it's the same on the 320.

[Agent]

Probably not. It all depends, of course, on what kind of drives you put into the NAS, but there aren't a lot of conventional HDD's that would max out a SATA 2 connection, let alone a SATA 3 one.

Thanks. Can the processor speed and RAM make a big difference between the 325 and the 320?

[cool canuck]

I just saw a post on D-Link forums mentioned the RAID 1 is NOT for backup. I am confused what the RAID1 for?

Raid 1 is just mirroring your data in case a drive dies. I have the DNS-323 in Raid 1 and have accidentally deleted files which are then gone forever - there's no recycle bin on the NAS. I use an external drive hooked up to my computer to backup the NAS for this purpose. If you're backing up your computer to your NAS then you won't have this issue since you'll have 2 copies, but I use my NAS as a primary drive to hold photos so I still need another copy on another drive. The RAID 1 is overkill for my purpose and I plan on un-raiding my drives.

[lead]

I just saw a post on D-Link forums mentioned the RAID 1 is NOT for backup. I am confused what the RAID1 for?

individual mount with scedule concurrent backup is safest. raid offers no speed benifit here and argueably on any of the 2 bay available.


I have a 323 and without rooting, the USB only supports print server functions. I'm assuming it's the same on the 320.

usb can support fat 32 ntfs or ext 2/3. Its used for backup purposes or print server or anything else if u funplug it


Thanks. Can the processor speed and RAM make a big difference between the 325 and the 320?

its faster, but at the 325 price go for a synology equivalent

[jmoe316]

For everyone picking one of these up, any good deals on a 2TB drive?

Thanks OP!

[shopper-X]

Those worried about 3TB drives, I have two different 3TB Seagate's in RAID1 and they work find with the DNS-320 and F/W 2.01. Be warned that F/W 2.02 is not Downgradable.

http://i48.tinypic.com/rribk6.jpg

[mingsheng]

LADIES, GO PRICE MATCH AT http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX35079, TOTAL COMES OUT FOR 83.74 AND SHIPPING FREE, THANKED IF THIS HELPS YOU

[boonjaca]

Can you set security on any of these NAS devices such as only allowing access through username/password authentication?

[folinc]

LADIES, GO PRICE MATCH AT http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX35079, TOTAL COMES OUT FOR 83.74 AND SHIPPING FREE, THANKED IF THIS HELPS YOU

How you can get shipping free? It came out 4.99 shipping for me.

[mingsheng]

How you can get shipping free? It came out 4.99 shipping for me.

It's ok, they will not charge u, just state that shipping is free from dell

[shopper-X]

Can you set security on any of these NAS devices such as only allowing access through username/password authentication?

Is this what you mean? If yes, then yes.

http://i49.tinypic.com/1e3q4g.jpg

[jerryhung]

LADIES, GO PRICE MATCH AT http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX35079, TOTAL COMES OUT FOR 83.74 AND SHIPPING FREE, THANKED IF THIS HELPS YOU

$83.74 + ON tax = $94.6
$90 + ON tax = $101.7
Savings = $7.1 ... not bad I guess, almost 10% of price

Gonna give it a try now :) despite my DNS-323 going strong still

[a1qwyx20]

Id like to get one... But cant justify the 100$ as my drives are near computers/plugged into router anyway

[shopper-X]

Those on the fence, I was too but the previous Tiger Direct thread from last year convinced me.

I'm running the DNS-320 with Fonz Fun_Plug and Twonky Media Server (not free). I have two 3TB drives in RAID1 and F/W 2.01. No hiccups to date other then running out of run with my two 500GB drives.
P2P Client, FTP, UPnP AV, iTunes servers are all built-in.

Overall, a great unit for under $100.

[zero64]

I have one of these, and it works just fine for the most part. My only complaint is the bloody small fan is loud, and won't always turn off. There was a firmware upgrade that was supposed to fix it, but the problem still happens.

Still, for the price (I paid $100) it is a good little NAS.

[orangeteam]

how comparable is to the Netgear that was on sale at memory express a few days ago for $99?
im refering to this one http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37445

p.s i know it was $99.99 earlier.

not counting the price which one is better and why?


I own the Netgear and it is very good. Had it for over 2 years no issues -nice interface.

It was a deal at 99.

[pipolchap]

Those worried about 3TB drives, I have two different 3TB Seagate's in RAID1 and they work find with the DNS-320 and F/W 2.01. Be warned that F/W 2.02 is not Downgradable.

http://i48.tinypic.com/rribk6.jpg

Are there issues with 2.02?

[shopper-X]

Are there issues with 2.02?

There were issues and people were trying to downgrade and couldn't.
I forget the issues and can't find it right now. If I do, I'll post it. It wasn't huge issues but the native UPnP AV server had an issue and I think the FTP as well.

There is a 2.03 BETA available, read more here --> DNS320 Forums (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=276.0)

[vindollar]

showing OOS now.

[Andrew4Life]

Are there issues with 2.02?

I just installed a new 3TB drive (so now I have a 2TB and a 3TB) into mine so I had to upgrade to 2.02 (latest fw available).

I'll post back if I have any issues. So far, it seems to be running okay.

[folinc]

It's ok, they will not charge u, just state that shipping is free from dell

Gave it a try, see what will happen

[moofachuka]

I have 2x3TB WD Green running RAID1 perfectly on the latest firmware. Got it from TD @ around $75 :D