DUBAI, THE UAE, October 23, 2008 - D-Link, the end-to-end provider of network solutions for consumers and business today announced the introduction of the D-Link DNS-323  2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure enabling homes and offices to share documents, music, photos, and videos across the network and on the Internet so family members, friends, or employees can access them. This enclosure also allows the creation of a central network point for backing up valuable files, and the built-in RAID 1 mirroring technology protects these files from drive failure. This device can be used to stream music, photos, and videos to UPnP AV compatible network media players. GITEX visitors are kindly invited to pass by at the D-Link stand in Hall 1, Stand C1-10 to receive a more detailed explanation of our products.

Backing up to a regular hard drive offers a basic level of protection. But what if that hard drive fails? Using the DNS-323 with two internal SATA drives and RAID 1 technology, users can mirror between the two drives (i.e. duplicate data on both drives), ensuring maximum protection of valuable data. If one drive fails, the other continues to function as a single drive until the failed drive is replaced.

"The DNS-323 2-Bay SATA Network Storage Enclosure, when used with internal SATA drives, enables users to share documents, files, and digital media such as music, photos, and video with everyone on the home or office network. Remotely accessing files through the Internet is also possible with the built-in FTP server. Whether allowing access locally or over the Internet, keep data safe by only giving rights to specific users or groups", says Harrison Albert, Regional Sales Director, D-Link Middle East.
When configuring the DNS-323, homes and offices can create users and groups and assign them to folders with either read or read/write permissions. This is ideal for an office environment with employee-specific sensitive data or for the home where children can be ensured to have access only to age-appropriate materials.

The availability of four different hard drive modes (Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1) allows users to choose the configuration best suited to their needs. Standard mode creates two separately accessible hard drives. JBOD combines both drives in linear fashion for maximum space efficiency. RAID 0 combines both drives in a "striped" configuration, which provides the highest performance, enabling speeds up to 23Mbps-read and 15Mbps-write (184Mbps-read and 120Mbps-write) when using a Gigabit Ethernet connection. RAID 1 causes the drives to mirror each other, providing maximum protection. If one drive fails while configured as RAID 1, the unaffected drive continues to function as a single drive until the failed drive is replaced. The new drive will then be re-mirrored, allowing the DNS-323 to return to its full protection.

The following features allow you to benefit from the DNS-323:

  • Add SATA drives with ease

  • Insert up to two internal 3.5" SATA hard drives without using any tools or attaching any cables

  • Back up and protect files making regular backups to mirrored hard drives using RAID 1 technology

  • Conveniently access stored files over the Internet with the help of the built-In FTP server

  • Choose the configuration that best suits your needs through the availability of four different hard drive modes

  • Homes and offices can create users and groups and assign them to folders with either read or read/write permissions.

Price and Availability
The DNS-323 will be widely available as of November 15, 2008 through D-Link's network of retail and solution providers and the local and regional computer stores at the suggested retail price of 210.00 USD.

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About D-Link:
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive towards excellence as an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup for Enterprise Environments. D-Link ME Headquarters is located in Dubai, the UAE, Dubai Internet City, Office 103, Building #3, Tel.: +971 4 391 6480, Fax: +971 4 390 8881. For general inquiries, contact: info.me@dlink-me.com or visit our website: http://www.dlink-me.com.

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