I'm planning to get a NAS (SATA HDD) for my BT download movie and FTP server, and a lot of my friends recommend me D-Link DNS-323 NAS. D-Link DNS-323 have good review in SmallNetBuilders.com, you may refer to below link for further information.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/29671/75/
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/o...nas/Itemid,190/





Lately i saw their promotion flyer on DNS-323, D-Link is selling @RM499 per unit (without HDD), and can support BT client too ... Price so tempting ...

Any comment ?

isn't it cheaper to just use an old pc? a discarded or unwanted pc's make faster and better storage server and bt client

lol old PC ah ? how old PC you are referring to ? Anyway NAS appliances is better for files sharing purposes (coz i have a few desktop and notebook at home) ...

you can use an old pc and convert it to NAS server. There are one opensource program for this based on free-bsd (monowall).

http://www.freenas.org/

I agree with lucifah and azmihamzah. It would be learning experience for you.

Please do keep us up to date if you do decide to use an old PC as a NAS. You can even use it as a router!

Mind to tell where you can get it at RM499 ? Thanks.

hehe .. actually i knew this from lowyat retailers .. I don't have its flyers ... but you may refer to below links from lowyat news

http://www.lowyat.net/v2/latest/d-link-unv...nclosure-2.html

Any shops in Penang selling this ? Looks like the unit itself is running Linux as well.

RM499? I got it for GBP 150 from Amazon UK last month
Yeah basically it runs on Linux. You can even put a torrent client or set up a uPnP streaming server.


More info here -> http://wiki.dns323.info/

Another similar device is QNAP TS-209. It has more built-in applications than the 323.

It's just a matter of preference. I bought the 323 because I'm only have a laptop and like to move around so a standalone device is more convenient for me. Whatever it is, using an old PC is cheaper and more scalable

you might want to check out the NSLU2 from linksys. its cheaper and the possibilities are just endless

http://www.nslu2-linux.org

i have 2 of them:
1st: 2 X 250gb HDD running unslung firmware
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itunes server (firefly) - serves mp3 to any pc connected to my network via itunes
upnp server (ushare) - serves movies/mp3/pics to my media center pc in the living room, SLA5520i philips wifi hifi in my room, digitial photo album that i made from an old laptop hanging in my living room and my friend's ps3 (his unit is in front of mine)
torrent downloader (enhanced-ctorrent)
ftp server (vsftpd)
ssh (openssh)

2nd: 1 X 500gb HDD running debian (2nd usb port with usb-ethernet adapter)
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transparent proxy to cache all my traffic (squid)
backup my data from 1st NSLU2 and from all computers on my network (rsync & rsnapshot)
webserver for my online photoalbum and online calendar (mysql & php via fastcgi)
ntp server (openntp)
rss downloader (tiny rss)

i will totally agree with others that using an old pc will be cheaper and more flexible. freenas is one of the popular choices for this, ebox platform is also good (http://ebox-platform.com/features). but if you want something that you can leave running forever without having to worry about electric bills soaring then a true NAS appliance is still the way to go. hope this helps, cheers!

QNAP Announces Multimedia Application Support with Sony PSP & Nokia N95 on its All-in-One NAS Series


Taipei, Taiwan, November 2007 - Now, QNAP NAS users can enjoy even more Sony PSP, playing the music within the NAS or use the Nokia N95 as a remote control to play the multimedia contents on the server via UPnP media player wirelessly.

The leading network-attached storage provider QNAP Systems, Inc. announced two multimedia applications with gaming consoles and mobile phones. Users can use their Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) as a portable music player by connecting to the QNAP NAS in the wireless home network and playing the music files on the server. In addition, users can use the DLNA Control Point function of Nokia N95 handset to remotely control the DLNA media playing function of QNAP NAS wirelessly. The video, images, and music can be controlled by the handset and played on TV or Hi-Fi system via DLNA compliant media players. QNAP TS-109 and TS-209 series are multi-functional home storage servers which adopt high performance and power-saving Linux-embedded design. These NAS series support built-in TwonkyMedia server with DLNA compliant and web-based RSS music sharing. Other powerful functions are provided including PC-less BitTorrent download, iTunes music server, web server, and built-in web album, etc. Besides reliable storage and backup, QNAP NASes enable users to establish an easy-to-share multimedia sharing center in their home network.

According to Mr. Andy Chou, Product Manager of the QNAP, "Our NASes adopt the newest high-speed embedded 500MHz CPU and 128MB DDRII memory. This outstanding hardware and software integration has surpassed other entry-level NAS models in the market. Users can benefit both from high-speed data transfer and many fascinating features. For example, the built-in iTunes Server for music sharing, PHP web server with MySQL and SQLite, FTP server for convenient data sharing, and RAID server for data redundancy. We believe our multi-functional NAS series will deliver exceptional value to our users."


This box also can do BT download.




Also can get at Penang... PM me than I give you the name...



This post has been edited by denhock: Nov 6 2007, 12:43 AM

I got this Dlink DNS 323 for RM470 last 2 month.. Paired it with Seagate 500GB SATA.

But facing a few problem from the start.. The DNS 323 hang after transfering files into/from the DNS 323..

Let say.. I after I transfer 2GB-3GB of files, the DNS will hang(lost network connection) and I need to swith off & off the DNS 323 to make it running again..

I suspect, the DNS 323 was faulty from the start.. Will send for RMA soon.

Oh?

Mine one don't have this issue woo...
It is running fine until now...

info

Yes, I just RMA and hopefully to get it back in 4-6 weeks.

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Added on December 25, 2007, 8:45 pmQNAP TS 209 a bit expensive i think..

This post has been edited by maiself: Dec 25 2007, 08:45 PM

I just bought 1 from Section 14 Digital Mall.

RM429. Quite worth the money at least it can protect your value data.

By the way, you mentioned can support BT client, how to do that?

Went to Digital Mall today and got the unit for RM429, the guy told me the price was RM469 but I saw their flyer showing it on sale at RM429, so the manager let me have it at that price too. TA philips for the headup.

Great !!! then now we can share share the tips on how to hack this box.

So Far I have did:

1. installed Fun_Plug
2. installed telnet
3. installed MLDonkey torrent client, but having startup issue, still fixing...

Next to install:
1. lighttpd

Telnet to the box and put mlnet.sh (to the startup dir)
then chmod 777 to the files...

The next time it reboot it will be start automatically

Good luck.

Than can consider TS-100 or TS-101 or TS-109.... all support BT, QRAID-1, telnet ready.


This post has been edited by denhock: Jan 19 2008, 12:03 AM

Bought it as wedding presse for my friend, so .. hee.. nope, not going to hack the box. I've Buffalo LS2 which I've hacked it .. running on Debian Linux with lighttpd and torrentflux ..

For QNAP latest firmware :

Version 1.1.5-Build 1221

Extra New Features
1) Support encrypted text authentication in AFP. (MAC OS 10.5 no longer supports clear text authentication)

2) Built-in Joomla! V.1.5 CMS web application (*1, *2)

Turbo Station open source version

open source Version
Kelnel v.2.6.12.6

SMB v.3.0.23d

AFP v.2.0.3

Apache v.1.3.37

PHP v.5.2.0

SQLite PECL Module version 2.0

SQLite Library v.2.8.17

MySQL v.5.0.27

Bit Tornado v.0.3.17

GD v.1.8.4

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Added on January 20, 2008, 12:05 pm


Concluions

1. There is a slight advantage by using a PCIe network card

2. XP is faster than Vista for Reading, but falls well behind Vista for Writing. There must be someting in XP that limits the Write speed as all figures seem to be topping out at about 10.53MB/s

3. The 207+ is well ahead of the 106e in Reading and Writing as expected due to the faster CPU and more RAM

4. Using an FTP program to transfer files from the NAS is by far and away the fastest option, FTP best 54.25 and 33.90 MB/s, Windows XP best 26.46 and 20.47 MB/s

5. An FTP program is also the fastest for Wrting to the 207+ but not for the 106e, where a combination of a PCIe network card and Vista is fastest


original link: http://www.synology.com/enu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5206

This post has been edited by denhock: Jan 20 2008, 12:05 PM

One of my drive in the 323 has died just now.. There is a burnt smell on the broken drive but the other one is just fine. I dont know whether the fault is caused by the 323 or the drive itself

burnt smell ? damn thats bad.. is your 323 attached to any ups/avr ?
if not better get one..

you managed to see what is burned ? on the broken hd ?

There was a smell of burning plastic near to the connector of the drive (on the HDD side). The box suddenly turned itself off when I was doing my work. The NAS refused to start if the faulty drive is still in the unit. I managed to access my file on the other HDD after I removed the faulty drive. I dare not to insert the working HDD into the other slot because slot is causing the drive to fail. I'll just wait for the new drive to be RMA-ed. Fortunately I'm using the RAID-1 setup. If not I can kiss my schoolworks bye bye

Anyone tried the BT included in firmware 1.05? Does it pass streamyx's filtering?

best price for dns323 now how much and where can get in lowyat?

if you are using QNAP ro Synology NAS, than please get the APC Back UPS series.

why? Because it will send the sleep/turn off signal to Synology NAS, [ at the Synology admin page, user also can Set time before system enters [Safe Mode] after a power failure ]


and than.....synology NAS will Restart automatically after a power failure....




BTW, with the latest firmware :

# Enhanced BT Download: The DHT support, 25% download performance enhancement, BT encryption support, and seeding options are added.


The Download Station enhancements include DHT support, 25% performance increase, BT encryption support, and flexible seeding rule settings. "The download performance enhancements imply a shorter time needed to download the same files," commented Rosiel Lee, product manager of the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0, "this pushes the Green idea we have always kept in mind another step forward."

The DHT support allows trackerless torrents download. "It means you do not need to connect to a tracker in order to download, but connect to a distributed DHT Network to find other peers," explained Allen Kao, RD manager of Synology. "The upgraded Download Station also supports both TCP and UDP trackers, and Peer Exchange Protocol, all are for increasing the ability to find more peers when downloading." In addition, flexible seeding options are also available in this beta.

does dns-323 usb printer port possible convert it to usb external storage?

yes, you can install funplug, it allows mounting of USB storage device with the usb port. Mine is connected to a 70mm fan right now cause my unit is kinda hot.

wow...its great...how bout combine with this??
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2008-06D...RMVB_Direct.htm
if possible i wil consider to get one.

don't think it can combine with that device. Cause it will then be reading from dns323 through the USB connection. DNS323 is now not mounting devices on usb. IT's different.

But the L6 thompson device is interesting.

Synology® Announced the Official Release of Disk Station Manager 2.0 June Update, Introducing Extra Data Protection-Network Recycle Bin, and Download Enhancements

Taipei, Taiwan—June 17, 2008—Synology® closed its June beta program today and officially released the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 June update. This firmware update features extra data protection, extra IP camera support, download enhancements and performance improvement, AFP performance improvement, and third-party application integration capability.

The CIFS recycle bin provides extra data protection for unintentional human error. "Files deleted over CIFS connections would be kept in the recycle bin folder in the same file structure. This is to provide users with an easy-to-search environment when they need to recover deleted files," said Rosiel Lee, product manager of the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0.

The Download Station enhancements include DHT support, 25% performance increase, BT encryption support, and flexible seeding rule settings. The download enhancements imply a shorter time needed to download the same files; this pushes the Green idea Synology has always kept in mind another step forward.

The DHT support allows trackerless torrents downloading. It means you do not need to connect to a tracker in order to download, but connect to a distributed DHT Network to find other peers. The upgraded Download Station also supports TCP trackers, UDP trackers, and Peer Exchange Protocol, all that are for increasing the ability to find more peers when downloading. In addition, flexible seeding options are also available in this release.

Moreover, with the June update, users are now able to install third-party applications onto the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 interface. "We have compiled the Synology NAS Server Third-Party Apps Integration Guide to teach users and system integrators to add the applications in details," commented Michael Tsao, product manager of the Synology NAS Server third-party integration, "we are confident that users will find it flexible and useful to integrate their own applications."

The June beta has attracted over 1,700 users to download and test-drive. Synology is proud to end the beta with positive user feedbacks during the trial period. The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 June update includes the following improvements:

1. Extra Data Protection: The Network Recycle Bin ensures all deleted files are recoverable from the recycle bin folder. This function works for all CIFS connections.
2. Enhanced BT Download: The DHT support, 25% download performance enhancement, BT encryption support, and seeding options are added.
3. Enhanced AFP Performance: The AFP download performance is improved by a maximum of 89%, and upload 72%. The test results from the Synology lab are listed below:

Model DS108j
Max. Download Improvement 89%
Max. Upload Improvement 10%

DS207+
Max. Download Improvement 21%
Max. Upload Improvement 15%

DS508
Max. Download Improvement 49%
Max. Upload Improvement 72%

4. Enhanced Photo Station 3: The performance of thumbnail browsing has been improved. The Google AdSense, calendar-based article browsing, and sticky articles are added to the blogging system.
5. Enhanced Audio Station: The renovated AJAX drag-and-drop mechanism is added to the playlist management.
6. Extra IP Cameras Support: 6 more IP cameras are now supported on Surveillance Station: Linksys WVC54GCA, LevelOne FCS-0010, TRENDnet TV-IP100, TV-IP100W, TV-IP400, and TV-IP400W.
7. Integrated Telnet/SSH: Telnet and SSH terminal services are now configurable directly from the management UI.
8. New Language Support: The Polish language is added to the Disk Station Manager 2.0, Synology Assistant, Synology Data Replicator 3, and Synology Download Redirector.
9. Upgraded Apache: Apache is upgraded to 2.2.8.
10. Upgraded PHP: PHP is upgraded to 5.2.6.
11. Third-Party Apps Integration Capability: Users who wish to install third-party applications on the Synology NAS Server can refer to the Synology NAS Server Third-Party Apps Integration Guide to proceed.

Availability

The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 June update comes pre-installed on all new Synology NAS products from now on. It’s also available for free download at www.synology.com for most models that have already been shipped to Synology users.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.synology.com/download

This post has been edited by denhock: Jun 20 2008, 12:52 AM

does anyone know how many computers can connect to this dlink nas at the same time?

i'm trying to mapped it into office users' xp system... not sure it will affect the performance or not...

This will depends on the Model u use, for example : Synology DS-508
* Max User Accounts: 2,048
* Max Groups: 256
* Max Shared Folder: 200
* Max Concurrent Connections: 128 ( this is the no of user can connect to this Synology NAS)


Some info to share....... one of the synology using test RUN program to test the Synology NAS and others NAS, he found that ,after 3~4 days, others NAS will stop to respond but Synology NAS still running very well.

One of the corporate user they have 300 user to access the Synology NAS... so far their feedback is good.

My friends is using it , he got it from PCdepot , i check now they selling at Rm450 ..

RM450 is it include HDD? or without HDD..

Rm450 is the unit's price (*and its package), which means tat the retail price excludes HDD.

how fast can one move files to & from the 323? via gigabit LAN

topic is about Dlink DNS 323, but many unrelated topic about other brand.. go n open somewhere else la if wanna paste complete info bout other products

anyone know the current price for dns-323?

i think the price are still around 4XX

btw...just a question, don't flame me....
can Dlink 323 do rapidshare download?

thxs guys

QNAP NAS just release new firmware version :2.1.2 Build 081031,

one of the new feature:

- Download station now supports direct download from Rapidshare or through QRapid

I saw this thing on sale in SIS warehouse sale.
I ask the fella, he said just can use for storage wor.
Can BT?
Why he said cant?

Damn... RM3xx only...

I'm going to join u guys soon haha...

huhuh.. whats the max sata hdd size that 323 supported eh?

I think no limit right? as long as the hdd is sata interface?

the box stated there 2TB, so 1TB drive each

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Added on November 27, 2008, 8:10 pmupdated firmware u can

This post has been edited by rayfoo: Nov 27 2008, 08:10 PM

hehe... I don't think so... so far this model only can support up to 1TB HDD... 1.5TB is difference...

for example,

Seagate 1.5TB , so far Synology had test this HDD and only suggest to use with model start with X09 and X08 series and also Not recommended for DS108j. This is due to the 24 x 7 hours keep on running...


so, for ppl want to buy 1.5TB for your NAS, better check with the manufacture website first before you buy....

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Added on November 28, 2008, 1:13 amjust check from dlink website, still version 1.5 dated 5/13/2008...

This post has been edited by denhock: Nov 28 2008, 01:13 AM

FW 1.06B out already, but is a beta....skip it first

how is the transfer speed compared to usb/esata? half the speed?

Sure faster than USB la... USB is always slow... can only from memory card transfer also...

I would say at least 60 to 70% compare to direct Sata speed...

For Synology/QNAP NAS is up to 55MB/s.. others NAS normally is slow than this....

SATA is up to 3GB/s
USB2 is up to 480MB/s
FW400 is up to 400MB/s
FW800 is up to 800MB/s

NAS Chart

This is the DLink thread or Synology thread?

Almost all discussion being counter answer by denhock using their Qnap or Synology as reference.

he prolly can't read english

Anybody know whether DNS -323 can do megaupload download?

Sound cheap... RM400 only... until my heart move move...

But this thing cannot do VPN right? Example if use VPN to do faster torrent download... this thing cannot do right?

ya.... mistake.... ok, had create a post for Synology NAS user : http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=863728

the DNS-323 was going for a promo price of RM399 during the pcfair... missed it

I slot in 2 x 1TB set up as RAID 5, no problem at all..

raid 5?
i tot only got raid 1 & 0?

Yeah...i though only raid 1 & 0 lol
btw, guys...i wanna download bt with my DNS323, how to do tat, anybody can guide me?

Come on... 2 HDD how to do RAID 5?

lol..... any DNS 323 user can share how to download BT using this ?
and izzit possible to schedule download MU / RS?

is there any limitation on the number of users i can create in dns-323?

guys......
just got my dns-323......
having problem installing bt software..

i'm having problem installing the mldonkey.... or the transmission.......

anyone having success in installing open vpn?

yes. I agree.

RAID-1 need 2 HDD

RAID-5 need min 3 HDD
RAID-6 need min 4 HDD


RAID (Redundant_array_of_independent_disks)

im going to sell my own NAS for RM 400.anyone interested?

what NAS is cheap and reliable ? any recommendation?
prefer 2 hdd slot or more..

The D-Link DNS 320 looks like a good buy if you are looking for a 2 bays HDD @ RM 264
However the 4 bays set is a big jump @ RM849

does the dlink 320 has SMART monitoring?

sorry for bumping up this old thread...

any users of DNS-320 currently and comment if it's easy to setup for BT download?
primary reason for me to consider the dlink NAS is to leave it on for BT downloads....cause it should be cheaper this way rather than leaving my desktop on 24/7....

thanks

yeah it's quite easy to setup for the BT downloading.
there's web GUI there
only thing is nowadays all BT are using magnetlink
you'll need to grab the .tor file 1st and point the DNS 320 to it after that