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Table of Contents Storing non-English Character Files 71 Replacing or Adding a New Hard Drive 72 Contacting Technical Support 73 GNU/Linux GPL 74 GNU General Public License 75 Warranty 81 Registration 86 D-Link DNS-343 User Manual
Table of Contents Storing non-English Character Files 71 Replacing or Adding a New Hard Drive 72 Contacting Technical Support 73 GNU/Linux GPL 74 GNU General Public License 75 Warranty 81 Registration 86 D-Link DNS-343 User Manual
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... D-Link DNS-343 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure CD-ROM with Manual and Software Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter Power Cable CAT5 Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with Service Pack 2) or Vista™ • The DNS-343 requires installation of a hard drive before...
... D-Link DNS-343 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure CD-ROM with Manual and Software Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter Power Cable CAT5 Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with Service Pack 2) or Vista™ • The DNS-343 requires installation of a hard drive before...
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... 3.5" SATA hard drives of an FTP Server to your network with all codecs. The DNS-343 shares files over the Internet via FTP server) so family members, friends, or employees can be created and assigned to folders with practical, high performance features, the DNS-343 is also ...proper playback with the DNS-343 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure! 1 Hard Drive(s) not included. 2 RAID 1 mirroring requires the use of at least 2 internal SATA drives. 3 Note that may result in FTP server3. Free up valuable files. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual In addition, the DNS-343 can be used to...
... 3.5" SATA hard drives of an FTP Server to your network with all codecs. The DNS-343 shares files over the Internet via FTP server) so family members, friends, or employees can be created and assigned to folders with practical, high performance features, the DNS-343 is also ...proper playback with the DNS-343 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure! 1 Hard Drive(s) not included. 2 RAID 1 mirroring requires the use of at least 2 internal SATA drives. 3 Note that may result in FTP server3. Free up valuable files. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual In addition, the DNS-343 can be used to...
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...Mbps auto-MDIX Gigabit Ethernet LAN port • Embedded SATA 3.5" HDD interface • 128X64 OLED display screen • 4-bay Serial ATA Hard Drive with RAID 0/1/5/JBoD support • Supports 2 modes: Open mode and Account mode • Supports Static and DHCP IP ...server • Can act as a DHCP Server • Supports Configuration file save/load • Tool-less Hard Drive installation • Supports UPnP AV and DLNA compliant • Supports DDNS • Supports FTP Server • USB port supports print server and UPS monitoring • Jumbo frame support D-Link DNS-343...
...Mbps auto-MDIX Gigabit Ethernet LAN port • Embedded SATA 3.5" HDD interface • 128X64 OLED display screen • 4-bay Serial ATA Hard Drive with RAID 0/1/5/JBoD support • Supports 2 modes: Open mode and Account mode • Supports Static and DHCP IP ...server • Can act as a DHCP Server • Supports Configuration file save/load • Tool-less Hard Drive installation • Supports UPnP AV and DLNA compliant • Supports DDNS • Supports FTP Server • USB port supports print server and UPS monitoring • Jumbo frame support D-Link DNS-343...
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Press the button once to display the System Information (system state), HD Status (hard drive state) and Server Status (server status state) on the OLED. Next Button Use this button to switch the device on the device press the button once. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Power Button Use this button to alternate between the different Status screens D-Link DNS-343 User Manual To switch off . OLED: This screen displays System Information, HD Status, and Server Status. Section 1 - To switch on or off the device hold the button down for 5 seconds.
Press the button once to display the System Information (system state), HD Status (hard drive state) and Server Status (server status state) on the OLED. Next Button Use this button to switch the device on the device press the button once. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Power Button Use this button to alternate between the different Status screens D-Link DNS-343 User Manual To switch off . OLED: This screen displays System Information, HD Status, and Server Status. Section 1 - To switch on or off the device hold the button down for 5 seconds.
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Ethernet Port Gigabit Ethernet port that connects the DNS-343 to cool the hard drives and feature speed control. Power Receptacle Connect the supplied power adapter. When the unit is first powered on the fans rotate at a low speed ... speed when the temperature rises above 49 C. USB Host port for over 5 seconds to reset the unit to factory defaults. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual Reset Button Press this button down for Print Server or USB UPS monitoring. Rear Panel (Connections) Cooling Fan The cooling fans are used to the local network. Drive Eject...
Ethernet Port Gigabit Ethernet port that connects the DNS-343 to cool the hard drives and feature speed control. Power Receptacle Connect the supplied power adapter. When the unit is first powered on the fans rotate at a low speed ... speed when the temperature rises above 49 C. USB Host port for over 5 seconds to reset the unit to factory defaults. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual Reset Button Press this button down for Print Server or USB UPS monitoring. Rear Panel (Connections) Cooling Fan The cooling fans are used to the local network. Drive Eject...
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... features an OLED that enables the administrator to easily view information about the network connection, hard drive, and server status. This screen shows the following information: • Whether a printer is connected to alternate between the different Status screens D-Link DNS-343 User Manual The OLED has three different screens: System Information - This screen shows the...
... features an OLED that enables the administrator to easily view information about the network connection, hard drive, and server status. This screen shows the following information: • Whether a printer is connected to alternate between the different Status screens D-Link DNS-343 User Manual The OLED has three different screens: System Information - This screen shows the...
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... the Installation CD and follow the instructions for the DNS-343 and carefully unpack its contents. Once the faceplate is installed, use the Easy Search utility located on your local network, refer to the steps below: 1. ... the drive bay. Access the drive bays by sliding the faceplate up , configuring and formatting the new drive. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 10 If this is the first time using the DNS-343 or if a new hard disk is unlatched, pull it unlatches from the device. 2. Installation Installation Hardware Setup This section provides unpacking and...
... the Installation CD and follow the instructions for the DNS-343 and carefully unpack its contents. Once the faceplate is installed, use the Easy Search utility located on your local network, refer to the steps below: 1. ... the drive bay. Access the drive bays by sliding the faceplate up , configuring and formatting the new drive. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 10 If this is the first time using the DNS-343 or if a new hard disk is unlatched, pull it unlatches from the device. 2. Installation Installation Hardware Setup This section provides unpacking and...
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Insert a 3.5" SATA hard drive into an available drive bay. Gently push the drive in until it connects. 4. Attach the faceplate to the SATA connector on the bottom edge inside the drive bay of the device. Section 2 - Make sure to align the drive connector to the front of the DNS-343. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 11 Installation 3.
Insert a 3.5" SATA hard drive into an available drive bay. Gently push the drive in until it connects. 4. Attach the faceplate to the SATA connector on the bottom edge inside the drive bay of the device. Section 2 - Make sure to align the drive connector to the front of the DNS-343. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 11 Installation 3.
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... management software to the available Ethernet port. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable to format the new hard disk. Then use the Easy Search Utility to establish a network link to the DNS-343. When a hard disk is installed, the hard disk must first be formatted in the DNS-343 before it can be used. Insert the Installation...
... management software to the available Ethernet port. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable to format the new hard disk. Then use the Easy Search Utility to establish a network link to the DNS-343. When a hard disk is installed, the hard disk must first be formatted in the DNS-343 before it can be used. Insert the Installation...
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Click OK to configure the Hard Drive Settings: Select from one of the basic types of hard drive configurations below: • Standard • JBOD • RAID 1 • RAID 5 Or select Custom Configuration and then click Next. Section 3 - A warning message appears informing you that your drives will be formatted and all data will be erased. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 16 Note: All data will be erased off the hard drives installed in the DNS-343 during the format process! Configuration When prompted to continue.
Click OK to configure the Hard Drive Settings: Select from one of the basic types of hard drive configurations below: • Standard • JBOD • RAID 1 • RAID 5 Or select Custom Configuration and then click Next. Section 3 - A warning message appears informing you that your drives will be formatted and all data will be erased. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 16 Note: All data will be erased off the hard drives installed in the DNS-343 during the format process! Configuration When prompted to continue.
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... categories for your DNS-343. Allows the DNS-343 administrator to reset the Admin Password, perform System maintenance tasks, carry out Firmware Upgrades, configure e-mail alerts, configure Power Management options, configure Dynamic DNS, change the LCD Display settings and get diagnostic information about the LAN configuration, Device, Printer and Hard drives installed. Support - D-Link DNS-343 User Manual...
... categories for your DNS-343. Allows the DNS-343 administrator to reset the Admin Password, perform System maintenance tasks, carry out Firmware Upgrades, configure e-mail alerts, configure Power Management options, configure Dynamic DNS, change the LCD Display settings and get diagnostic information about the LAN configuration, Device, Printer and Hard drives installed. Support - D-Link DNS-343 User Manual...
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Basic Configuration Custom Configuration D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 28 This screen also allows the administrator to setup the RAID configuration. Note: All data will be lost when changing the drive configuration..., which combines both drives in the system. Select either Basic Configuration or Custom Configuration. Click Re-configure All Existing Hard Drive(s) to choose a RAID configuration type for Custom Configuration. Section 3 - Configuration The DNS-343 supports the following screen appears showing the disks installed in a linear fashion to create one volume, RAID 1 and...
Basic Configuration Custom Configuration D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 28 This screen also allows the administrator to setup the RAID configuration. Note: All data will be lost when changing the drive configuration..., which combines both drives in the system. Select either Basic Configuration or Custom Configuration. Click Re-configure All Existing Hard Drive(s) to choose a RAID configuration type for Custom Configuration. Section 3 - Configuration The DNS-343 supports the following screen appears showing the disks installed in a linear fashion to create one volume, RAID 1 and...
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D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 48 Section 3 - A Volume Is Full An alert will be sent when the hard drive is changed. Firmware An alert will be sent if the firmware Upgraded is upgraded. System Temperature Exceeded An alert will be sent if the DNS-343 device temperature exceeds the set threshold. Administrator An alert will be sent... Status Select an interval in hours and minutes to have a status of space remaining on the drives e-mailed. After the alert has been sent, the DNS-343 will power off for safety.
D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 48 Section 3 - A Volume Is Full An alert will be sent when the hard drive is changed. Firmware An alert will be sent if the firmware Upgraded is upgraded. System Temperature Exceeded An alert will be sent if the DNS-343 device temperature exceeds the set threshold. Administrator An alert will be sent... Status Select an interval in hours and minutes to have a status of space remaining on the drives e-mailed. After the alert has been sent, the DNS-343 will power off for safety.
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Power Management Select Enable or Disable. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 49 Turn off Hard Set the amount of time before idle Drives drives will power up again when data is accessed. Click Save Settings to shut down . The drives will shut down after a specified idle time. Configuration Power Management The DNS-343 Power Management feature allows you to configure the drives to apply the settings. Section 3 -
Power Management Select Enable or Disable. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 49 Turn off Hard Set the amount of time before idle Drives drives will power up again when data is accessed. Click Save Settings to shut down . The drives will shut down after a specified idle time. Configuration Power Management The DNS-343 Power Management feature allows you to configure the drives to apply the settings. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - Configuration Disk Utility The Disk Utility allows the administrator to perform a standard Scan Disk check for errors on the hard disk, select the volume from the drop-down menu and then click the Scan Disk button. Any errors found will be listed along with a description and the available repair options. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 52
Section 3 - Configuration Disk Utility The Disk Utility allows the administrator to perform a standard Scan Disk check for errors on the hard disk, select the volume from the drop-down menu and then click the Scan Disk button. Any errors found will be listed along with a description and the available repair options. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 52
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...network settings of the DNS-343. If your computer is having problems printing to the DNS-343, you can click the Clear Print Queue(s) button to remove any print jobs that may be causing your computer to be unable to print. Hard Drive Displays the hard drive information, Info including... the disk mode, total size, used and remaining drive space. Printer Info Displays information for a connected USB printer. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 53 Device Info Displays the workgroup, name,...
...network settings of the DNS-343. If your computer is having problems printing to the DNS-343, you can click the Clear Print Queue(s) button to remove any print jobs that may be causing your computer to be unable to print. Hard Drive Displays the hard drive information, Info including... the disk mode, total size, used and remaining drive space. Printer Info Displays information for a connected USB printer. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 53 Device Info Displays the workgroup, name,...
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... UI. Refer to page 15. Refer to page 15. After you install the new drive(s), turn on the DNS-343 and then connect to work with one single hard drive, two, three, and four hard drives. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 72 Adding a New Hard Drive: The DNS-343 is recommended that you install the new drive, turn on the...
... UI. Refer to page 15. Refer to page 15. After you install the new drive(s), turn on the DNS-343 and then connect to work with one single hard drive, two, three, and four hard drives. D-Link DNS-343 User Manual 72 Adding a New Hard Drive: The DNS-343 is recommended that you install the new drive, turn on the...