Features
D-Link Green Verified Product
Easily Insert up to 4 SATA Hard Drives1 Without Using Tools
Protect Important Files Using RAID 1 or RAID 5 Technology
Access Stored Files Over the Internet
OLED Display Screen
Description
The D-Link® 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure (DNS-343)
is the perfect way to store, share, and safeguard your documents,
music, videos, and photos. With the D-Link tool-less installation,
you can easily insert up to 4 SATA drives1 without any tools
or attaching any cables. Plus, the DNS-343 is a scalable
solution, allowing you to start off with one SATA hard disk
drive (HDD) and add up to 3 more as you grow.
PROTECTION, PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY
By supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and JBOD, the DNS-343 gives
you a variety of data protection options to help avoid data
loss due to hard drive failure. RAID 0 combines all drives
in a striped configuration, splitting data evenly
across the hard drives to provide the highest performance.
RAID 1 causes two drives to mirror each other, providing
maximum protection. If there are four drives present, you
can set up two separate RAID 1 partitions. If one drive
fails, the unaffected drive in the partition will continue
to operate normally. Once you replace the failed drive,
RAID 1 mirroring will resume and both drives will mirror
each other again. Advanced RAID 5 offers the highest performance
with the most reliable data recovery in the case of a drive
failure. RAID 5 technology uses a clever algorithm to distribute
your data over 4 SATA hard disk drives and, in the case
of a hard drive failure, the DNS-343 will continue to function
with your data intact.
SIMPLIFIED MANAGEMENT
With the included backup software, you can create schedules
and rules including real-time full or incremental backups
and storage quotas for specific users and groups. Using
backup software, you can automatically back up your data
onto the DNS-343, creating a failsafe protection solution
from accidental data loss on your PC. The 4-Bay Network
Storage Enclosure features an OLED to display important
information including IP address, hard drive statistics,
temperature, RAID status, and server status (FTP and UPnP).
USB PORT FUNCTIONALITY
The USB port can act as a print server port, allowing a
USB printer to be added to your network without the need
for a dedicated computer. The USB port can also support
a Universal Power Supply (UPS) monitor that supports smart
signaling over a USB connection. If a power outage were
to occur, the compatible UPS monitor would allow the UPS
unit to safely shut down the DNS-343. When power is restored,
the UPS monitor would then automatically power up the DNS-343.
For flexible usage, the DNS-343 includes
features such as a built-in FTP server2 to access files
over the Internet and a UPnP Media server to stream
digital content to compatible media players. With RAID 5
technology, an OLED that displays vital storage information,
a management program that allows you to easily set rules
and schedules, and a variety of built-in servers, the 4-Bay
Network Storage Enclosure (DNS-343) is a secure expandable
and reliable storage solution for the home and business.
WHAT THIS PRODUCT DOES
The 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure (DNS-343) enables you
to store and access your documents, music, photos, and videos
across the network and on the Internet so family members,
friends, or employees can access them. You can use this
device to stream music, photos, and videos to UPnP
AV compatible network media players.
SECURE BACKUP
The DNS-343 features RAID 5 technology, allowing you to
securely store data across 4 hard disk drives. If one drive
fails, the DNS-343 will continue to function with your data
intact.
1. Hard drive(s) not included. An internal
SATA drive is required to store or share your files. RAID
5 requires the use of four (4) internal SATA drives. RAID
1 mirroring requires the use of two (2) internal SATA drives.
To avoid data incompatibility in RAID 1 and RAID 5 operation,
use SATA drives from the same manufacturer. Formatted drive
capacity for RAID 1 and RAID 5 operation is dependant on
the drive capacity of the lowest-sized drive. May not work
with older generation SATA drives.
2. Note that use of an FTP Server to access files over the
Internet does not provide for secure or encrypted transmissions.
It is recommended that the end user utilize a Virtual Private
Network (VPN) to establish a secure FTP session.