D-Link DNS-323 review

Just what do you get for the steep asking price?

The case feels a bit cheap, but once installed, the drives are secure and protected

TechRadar Verdict

The price is steep, but you just about get your money's worth

Pros

  • +

    Decent web interface

  • +

    Drives are well protected

Cons

  • -

    Feels cheaper than it is

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The case feels a bit cheap, but once installed, the drives are secure and protected.

The twin-bay setup allows two 750GB hard drives to be installed for 1.5TB in RAID 0 or 750GB of entirely secure RAID 1 data storage.

The Linux installation can operate an FTP, iTunes and uPnP server, and provides print server support via a single USB socket - but this can't be used to connect a mass storage device.

Software is optional, as the drive assigns itself a default IP address. Connecting to the router reveals an attractive web interface, providing control of the drive's settings.

The D-Link is impressive, but the price is steep for an empty enclosure.

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