DNS-323 Network Storage

[phiber]

Hi Guys,

I purchased my the set on 1 May and the config is 1 x 750GB Seagate SATA HDD.

It is connected to my Buffalo Router (that is bridged to another router wirelessly) that is connected to my computer.

Transferring 110GB's of data takes 280 minutes.
That was extremely slow and I was wondering if I could connect the unit to my computer via USB and if that is any faster?

Thanks!


Gerald

That's normal, assuming you're using wireless G, your connected speed to your NAS is 54mbps...

meaning your network bandwith cap is at around 5MB/s..

110,000 MB / 5 / 60 gives u about 300 mins..

 

[Quest]

Where can i change the setting for tranmission??
such as max concurrent d/l, upload slot bla bla....

anyone??

 

[biosynthesis]

Hi,

I am new to this NAS technology and would like to ask some questions regarding this DNS323 storage

1) Standard mode means operating as a normal SATA HDD as it would be if its in a normal PC? That is, 2 HDD will be detected if you inserted 2 HDD into the NAS?

2) I've read the previous posts and all mentioned cable is faster. What sort of cable do I use? Ethernet? If so, it means my PC needs an ethernet port right? If I buy a PCI ethernet expansion port, will the transfer speed be limited by the PCI port transfer speed? If so, any solutions?

3) If I use standard mode, then it wouldn't be necessary to abide by the "same capacity, same brand" rule if I were to use RAID mode??? This is because I have 1 80GB and 1 40GB HDD.

4) Any NAS that supports PATA disk?

Sorry for hijacking this thread. Thanks to all who answer my questions.

 

[abyang]

Hi,

I am new to this NAS technology and would like to ask some questions regarding this DNS323 storage

1) Standard mode means operating as a normal SATA HDD as it would be if its in a normal PC? That is, 2 HDD will be detected if you inserted 2 HDD into the NAS?

2) I've read the previous posts and all mentioned cable is faster. What sort of cable do I use? Ethernet? If so, it means my PC needs an ethernet port right? If I buy a PCI ethernet expansion port, will the transfer speed be limited by the PCI port transfer speed? If so, any solutions?

3) If I use standard mode, then it wouldn't be necessary to abide by the "same capacity, same brand" rule if I were to use RAID mode??? This is because I have 1 80GB and 1 40GB HDD.

4) Any NAS that supports PATA disk?

Sorry for hijacking this thread. Thanks to all who answer my questions.

1) Don't know what you mean by Standard Mode.
Yes it is pretty much like a PC with HDDs, Gigabit Ethernet port and a USB printer port.
Most importantly, it is loaded with lightweight Linux as base OS.


2) IIRC, the RJ45 cable recommended is CAT5E. Yes, your PC needs an ethernet port.
Nowadays alot of ppl have > 1 PC/laptop at home that is connected to a switch or router.

To get the most out of your NAS in terms of transfer speed is to upgrade your network backbone.
E.g. Get a Gigabit switch and connect all your PCs/Laptops and network-enabled peripherals to the switch.


3) Depend on what RAID level you looking for.
If RAID-1, yes it is preferable to get 2 HDDs that are same brand, model and sizes.
Do note that the effective disksize is "usually" divided by half (e.g. 2 hdd with 80GB each = 80GB).

If RAID-0, you can concat both different HDDs into 1 (e.g. 80GB + 40GB =120GB).

Summary: RAID-0 is concat (no redundancy), RAID-1 is mirror (redundancy).

NOTE: DNS-323 do let you specify how many GBs you want to setup as RAID-1 or other RAID level.


4) DNS-323 only support SATA disks.
Google for NAS solutions that support PATA.


Let's keep this thread as DNS-323 related.

 

[peepee]

Hi! Manage to get MLdonkey working now. But now I got a problem. I d/loaded donkey fire and and it say MLDonkey Server seems down. Went to the web interface and thought it's a password issue. (I have user admin & blank password and some how I change my p/w accidentally. So how do I reset my p/w? Also even though I can see the webinterface, I had never succeeded in adding any torrent. Still doing reseach on this part.

 

[richneo]

hmm trying out jumbo frames with dns-323 and dir-655 with my onboard broadcom gig lan

got around 240mbps an increase of around 80mbps from standard speed

 

[richneo]

 

[n0d3]

Thats the 1.05 beta with jumbo frame support?

 

[richneo]

Thats the 1.05 beta with jumbo frame support?

the b6 thats leaked in the forum

but i heard the official v1.05 is releasing next week

 

[OriFlaMmE]

Hey dudes.. Some queries on this NAS network storage drive. I currently have 2 500gb hdd's running on Raid 1. If let's say I want to upgrade to 2 1TB Hdd's in the future, how do I preserve my current information and yet transfer them to the new hdd's?

 

[richneo]

bittorrent firmware for dns-323 release liaoz

http://www.dlink.com.sg/support/Support_download.asp?idsupport=297

http://www.dlink.com.sg/support/Support_download.asp?idsupport=298

added BT and jumbo frame

 

[n0d3]

Ah **** in camp, can't download. Any comments about the BT interface/performance?

 

[quekky]

yo bro, u installed bt already?

 

[richneo]

yo bro, u installed bt already?

i installed

found a hidden feature

 

[halocast]

what feature? can disclose? if not can pm mah?

 

[chingkt]

If saw Dlink NAS at SLS. Was told by the shop people it is limited life time warranty. Wonder to confirm with bro here. Do share if that is true or not .. If really limit warranty, what is cover and what is not ..

 

[richneo]

If saw Dlink NAS at SLS. Was told by the shop people it is limited life time warranty. Wonder to confirm with bro here. Do share if that is true or not .. If really limit warranty, what is cover and what is not ..

NAS only 1 year warranty

lifetime warranty is only for their wireless routers and dumb switches

 

[chingkt]

NAS only 1 year warranty

lifetime warranty is only for their wireless routers and dumb switches

Thanks for the confirmation. SLS really not honest, telling me is limited lifetime warranty, even want to sell me at $220.

 

[sigh]

Thanks for the confirmation. SLS really not honest, telling me is limited lifetime warranty, even want to sell me at $220.

What is the price of a DNS-323 now? Haven't really check but considering getting another one.

 

[richneo]

Thanks for the confirmation. SLS really not honest, telling me is limited lifetime warranty, even want to sell me at $220.

$220 considered cheap

i noe some shops in sim lim selling $259