D-Link DNS-325 Shadow 2-Bay ShareCenter

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Capable software OS, Welldesigned case, Expandable software features.
Large storage capacity, Supports mirroring with auto-build feature, Easy setup, Attractive interface.
The D-Link ShareCenter DNS-325 offers fast performance and an easy-to-use drive bay design. The NAS server supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations and can takes a very short time to build a RAID setup.

Cons:

Mediocre performer, Doesn't support 3TB drives.
Warm to touch after several hours of uptime, Some included third-party apps are lacking, Expensive.

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Last revision on October 28, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Capable software OS, Welldesigned case, Expandable software features
Large storage capacity, Supports mirroring with auto-build feature, Easy setup, Attractive interface
The D-Link ShareCenter DNS-325 offers fast performance and an easy-to-use drive bay design. The NAS server supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations and can takes a very short time to build a RAID setup

Reviewers Didn't Like

Mediocre performer, Doesn't support 3TB drives
Warm to touch after several hours of uptime, Some included third-party apps are lacking, Expensive
The D-Link ShareCenter DNS-325 has a limited number of features and peripheral ports. The server doesn't support top-capacity hard drives, stops serving data when changes are being applied, and its Web interface as well as share folder management coul

Expert reviews and ratings

An incredibly low price makes up for slightly slow transfer speeds and a somewhat drab interface in this budget NAS enclosure...

By Expert Reviews on April 22, 2012

This NAS box has nice features and a clever case design, but it's pricey for what you get....

By PCWorld on September 20, 2011

D-Link's ShareCenter 2-Bay Network Storage NAS has average performance, poor third-party apps, and a hefty price tag. However, thanks to a stunning interface and hiccup-free testing, it's a decent consumer NAS option....

By PC Mag on August 06, 2011

Fast and relatively simple, the D-Link ShareCenter DNS-325 NAS server makes a good home network storage solution for data sharing, media streaming, and backups. Those who want more features and easier remote data access, however, should check out...

By cnet on May 24, 2011

At a glanceProductDNS-325 2-Bay ShareCenter Network Storage WebsiteSummaryRedesign of long-lived and popular D-Link NAS with faster CPU, new interface and new featuresPros• Supports Add Ons for SqueezeCenter, photo sharing & more• Backs up...

By SmallNetBuilder on May 02, 2011

Fort de sa réputation dans de nombreux domaines, D-Link s'est lancé - il y a seulement quelques années - sur le marché du stockage réseau avec une gamme de NAS qu'il a fait évoluer très lentement et qui...

By Clubic on December 21, 2011

D-Link sieht das Sharecenter Shadow DNS-325 privat im Einsatz. Dafür sollte das NAS-Leergehäuse aber einfacher zu bedienen sein, wie der Test zeigt. Dem NAS-Leergehäuse D-Link Sharecenter Shadow DNS-325 lag keine CD bei. Das Installieren...

By PC-Welt.de on January 31, 2012

Disponible pour une centaine d’euros, le D-Link DNS 325 sorti début 2011 bénéficie de bien des atouts. En effet à ce tarif très agressif, ce NAS bénéficie de toutes les fonctions indispensables afin de partager...

By 59Hardware on December 12, 2011