D-link Network Storege Products Configuration And Installation

RAID status shows it is degraded, how do manually rebuild or re-sync RAID on D-Link DNS Serice ShareCenter?

Step 1: Log into the ShareCenter and go to the Advanced (Tools tab for the ShareCenter and dns-321) tab click RAID on the left side of the screen.

Note: Auto-rebuild should not be selected or the manual rebuild option will not be available.
Step 2: Click Manually Rebuild Now and the drives will begin to synchronize.

Step 3: Click the Status tab and verify the Sync Time Remaining. Once the Sync Time Remaining is Completed the RAID is now in sync.

Note: If sync time turns returns to 0 minutes and has a message Sync Time Remaining: Degraded still. You can perform a Disk Diagnostic to determine which drive is failing. To do this go to the Maintenance tab and click the Disk Diagnostic tab on the left hand side. Next select your drive(s) you wish to test and click Start.

Note: You can configure e-mail alerts to alert you when rebuilding is complete or the status becomes degraded.

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Mar 07

Does D-Link DNS-321 ShareCenter support Western Digital Advanced Format hard drives?

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We regret to inform you that we can not support Western Digital’s new Desktop disk drives with Advanced Formatting Technology for use in our ShareCenter NAS devices(DNS-321)
WD does not propose (and will not support) the use ANY of the Desktop disk drives in NAS devices, which consists of the new drives using the advanced structure Technology. WD has no intention of rectifying this subject for NAS support.
According to WD, even if we experienced been to solve the problems brought on by their advanced structure engineering although in the regular mode, these drives may nicely nevertheless trigger problems when utilized in RAID configurations (especially with RAID 5).
This subject is not unique to D-Link nor the ShareCenter product collection but instead relates to WD’s approach transferring forward.
WD will only ensure the compatibility of the company disk drives with NAS devices, as they are not integrated with their advanced structure Technology.
As a result, we will NOT support using any WD disk generate with advanced structure Technology.
Thank you for the understanding. Please do not hesitate to make contact with our celebration straight with any issues or concerns.
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Dec 26

D-Link DNS-323/321 ShareCenter Error code list

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D-Link DNS-323/321 ShareCenter Error code list:

Name	Value	Meaning
EPARTITIONA	1	[format_ide] Create partition with SDA failed.
EFORMATA	17	[format_ide] Format SDA failed.
EPARTITIONB	2	[format_ide] Create partition with SDB failed.
EFORMATB	18	[format_ide] Format SDB failed.
EPARTITIONC	4	[format_ide] Create partition SDC failed.
EFORMATC	20	[format_ide] Format SDC failed.
EPARTITIOND	8	[format_ide] Create partition SDD failed.
EFORMATD	24	[format_ide] Format SDD failed.
ESMBSTOP	100	[diskmgr] Can´t stop samba.
EDISKMGRARG	101	[diskmgr] Received an incorrect argument.
EHDSTOP	102	[diskmgr] stopped service failed.
ESMBRESTART	103	[diskmgr] samba restart failed.
ENFSSTOP	104	[diskmgr] nfs server stop failed.
EFORKCHILD	105	[diskmgr] forked failed.
EUMOUNT	106	[diskmgr] unmount device failed.
ERAIDSTOP	107	[raidstop] Caught error when running raidstop.
ESATAUMOUNT	108	[sataumount] Caught error when running sataumount.
ENORMAL_TO_RAID1	110	[format_ide] can´t format normal to raid.
EFORMAT_DEVICE	111	[format_ide] invalid device name.
EFORMAT_FILESYS	112	[format_ide] invalid file system.
EFORMAT_FLAG	113	[format_ide] indicated an invalid format mode.
EHIDDENA	114	[format_ide] Create hidden partition failed. (sda4)
EHIDDENB	115	[format_ide] Create hidden partition failed. (sdb4)
EHIDDENC	116	[format_ide] Create hidden partition failed. (sdc4)
EHIDDEND	117	[format_ide] Create hidden partition failed. (sdd4)
EDISKA_EXIST	118	[format_ide] device not found. (sda)
EDISKB_EXIST	119	[format_ide] device not found. (sdb)
ESERIAL_A	120	[format_ide] serial number was not matched. (sda)
ESERIAL_B	121	[format_ide] serial number was not matched. (sdb)

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Dec 25

Create Users in the D-Link DNS-321/323 Series ShareCenter

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Step 1: Log into the DNS-323/321 Series ShareCenter. The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click on Config.
Step 2: Click on the Advanced tab at the top and then click on Users/Groups on the lefthand side.

Step 3: Under User and Group creation, configure the following:

User Name – Set a unique name for the user.

Password – Set a unique password for the user.

Confirm Password – Confirm the assigned password for the user.Step 4: Click on the Add button to save your settings. The User will be added to the List of Users
Note: Users must first be created to add to a group.
Tags: DNS, DNS-321, DNS-323, ShareCenter

Mar 21

D-Link 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure DNS-321 Reviews

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DNS-321 Overview
The D-Link® 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure (DNS-321) is the perfect way to store, share, and safeguard your documents, music, videos, and photos. With the D-Link tool-less installation, easily insert up to two SATA drives1 without any tools or attaching any cables. Additionally, the built-in UPnP™ AV media server enables streaming of digital content to compatible network media players (such as those found in the D-Link MediaLounge™ product line) as well as popular media player applications used in computers.

PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE
The availability of four different hard drive modes (Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1) allows you to choose the configuration best suited for your needs. Standard mode creates two separately accessible hard drives.
With the included feature-rich backup software, you can create schedules and rules including real-time full or incremental backups. The Web-based configuration software allows users to establish storage quotas for specific users and groups. The DNS-321 can automatically back up your data regardless of the Operating System (OS) of your computer (Windows®, Mac®, or Linux®). The DNS-321 also features a built-in FTP server2 to access files through the Internet.
With its sleek design and quiet cooling fans, the DNS-321 can be easily placed on your desk at home or in the office. Utilizing SATA hard drives and gigabit connectivity, the 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure (DNS-321) is a high performance, cost-effective solution for your home or small office data storage needs.
Features
* D-Link Green Product
* Store Digital Content from Multiple Computers into a Central Location
* Stream Music, Photos, & Videos to Compatible UPnP AV-enabled Media Players
* Access Stored Data Away from Home with the Built-in FTP Server
* Supports Four Different Hard Drive Modes (Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1)
User Reviews
cmscogins said:
Pros: Price
Size
Low Noise
Easy Installation
Cons: Limited setup instructions
Summary: This NAS was very easy to set up right out of the box. It is very compact and quiet. The price was very good for all of the features.
mark_dickson said:
Pros: Speed – compared to other consumer NAS devices, this one is very quick. Flexibility – you can use 1 or 2 drives of any size you want. Price – for the money, its great that you get a fast NAS with basic RAID abilities
Cons: User permissions could be a little more straight forward, a speedy eSATA port would be great to add additional storage
Summary: I have two LaCie NAS drives and this Dlink DNS-321 NAS hooked up to my network currently and this is by far my favorite because of its flexibility and its speed. It is way faster than either LaCie drives I have and tests very well compared to other NAS drives on sites such as Small Net Builder (a little faster than its DNS-323 sibling overall too). Don’t get me wrong, there is still room for improvement with its speed as I have an old computer with Ubuntu server running as a network file server and its gig ports blow even this Dlink away, but compared to other reasonably priced consumer NAS drives this is great.