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D-Link ShareCenter Pulse DNS-320 User Manual

D-Link ShareCenter Pulse DNS-320
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USER MANUAL
ShareCenter™ Pulse
DNS-320
VERSION 2.0

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D-Link ShareCenter Pulse DNS-320 Specifications

Power IconPower
power supplyExternal Power Supply
power consumption (normal mode)15.7 W
power consumption (sleep mode)8.2 W
Operating Environment IconOperating Environment
operating temperature0˚ to 40˚ C (32˚ to 104˚ F)
storage temperature-20˚ to 70˚ C (-4˚ to 158˚ F)
operating humidity5% to 90% (Non-condensing)
Ports & Interfaces IconPorts & Interfaces
ethernet port10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port
usb port1 USB 2.0 Port
supported hard drive type3.5” Internal SATA (Maximum HDD Capacity: 2 TB for each drive)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
dimensions146.4 x 115 x 178.5 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 7.0 inches)
weight0.85 kg (1.87 lbs)

Summary

Product Overview

Introduction

Introduces the D-Link ShareCenter Pulse DNS-320 and its capabilities.

Package Contents

Lists all the items included in the product package.

System Requirements

Specifies the minimum system requirements for using the device.

Features

Highlights the key features and functionalities of the DNS-320.

Hardware Overview

Details the components of the device's front panel.

Rear Panel (Connections)

Explains the ports and components on the rear of the device.

Getting Started

ShareCenter Pulse Software CD

Guides users on using the included CD to launch the setup wizard.

Installation

Setup Wizard

Explains how the setup wizard guides users through device configuration.

Install the Hard Drives

Details the process of opening the device and sliding in the hard drives.

Attach the Faceplate

Instructs on attaching the top cover after drive installation.

Connect To Your Network

Explains how to connect the ShareCenter Pulse to the network using an Ethernet cable.

Power and Device Selection

Guides on connecting power, turning on the device, and confirming its detection.

Admin password

Explains how to set or change the administrator password for the device.

Network Setup

Details configuring IP settings (DHCP/Static) and network workgroup for the device.

Dynamic DNS

Explains how to configure Dynamic DNS for remote access via a URL.

DDNS Account and System Time

Covers creating a DDNS account and setting the device's time and time zone.

E-mail Settings and Volume Information

Guides on configuring email alerts and viewing volume information.

RAID Configuration and Drive Mapping

Explains selecting RAID types and mapping volumes as network drives.

Configuration Summary and Drive Formatting

Details reviewing configuration summary and the drive formatting process.

Format Complete

Shows the confirmation screen upon successful hard drive formatting.

Setup Is Complete!

Displays the final confirmation of successful device installation and network mapping.

Configuration

Web UI Login

Details the process of logging into the device's web-based management interface.

Web UI General Layout

Describes the layout of the Web UI, including tabs and configuration icons.

Management

Outlines the contents of the Management tab, including various configuration submenus.

Setup Wizard (Web UI)

Explains how to access and start the device's Web UI Setup Wizard.

Step 1: Set Password

Guides on setting the administrator password during the setup process.

Step 2: Choose Time Zone

Explains how to select the correct time zone for the device.

Step 3: Set LAN Connection Type

Details configuring network connection type (DHCP or Static IP).

Step 4: Set Device Information

Covers setting the workgroup, name, and description for the device.

Step 5: Configure E-mail Settings

Guides on entering email parameters for sending event alerts.

Disk Management

Explains accessing disk management for RAID configuration and drive formatting.

Hard Drive Configuration Wizard

Describes the wizard for formatting drives and creating RAID configurations.

Step 2: Select a RAID Type

Guides on selecting the desired RAID type (Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1).

Step 2-1: Auto-Rebuild Settings

Explains how to enable or disable the Auto-Rebuild feature for RAID 1.

Step 2-2: RAID Size Settings

Details setting the volume size for RAID 0 or RAID 1 configurations.

Step 3: Volume Configuration Summary

Displays a summary of the volume configuration before proceeding with formatting.

Step 4: Formatting Hard Drive(s)

Shows the progress bar during the hard drive formatting process.

Step 6: Setup Completed

Displays the final configuration table after formatting is complete.

S.M.A.R.T Test

Explains how to perform S.M.A.R.T tests to monitor hard drive health.

S.M.A.R.T Test

Details creating schedules for S.M.A.R.T. tests.

Scan Disk

Describes how to scan the disk file system for errors and corruption.

Account Management

Introduces account management for creating and managing user and group accounts.

Adding New Users Wizard

Guides on creating new user accounts, joining groups, and configuring settings.

Step 2: Join The User To A Group

Explains adding a user to a specific group.

Step 3: Network Shares Settings

Guides on configuring network access rights (Read Only, Read/Write) for users.

Step 3-1: Assign Privileges - Access Methods

Details assigning application privileges like CIFS, AFP, FTP, WebDAV.

Step 3-1-1: WebDAV Settings

Explains configuring WebDAV access rights for user accounts.

Step 4: Quota Settings

Guides on setting storage quotas (in MB) for user accounts.

Adding New Groups Wizard

Guides on creating new group accounts and configuring their settings.

Step 2: Join User To Group

Explains selecting users to add to a new group.

Step 3: Network Shares Settings

Guides on assigning network access rights for groups.

Step 3-1: Assign Privileges - Access Methods

Details assigning application privileges (FTP, WebDAV) for groups.

Step 4: Quota Settings

Guides on setting storage quotas for group accounts.

Step 5: Finish

Guides on reviewing and finalizing the group creation process.

Quotas

Details how to enforce storage quotas for users and groups.

Network Shares

Explains configuring shared folders and access rights for users and groups.

Adding New Network Shares Wizard

Guides on creating new network shares by selecting folders and setting access rights.

Step 2: Select User/Group

Explains selecting users or groups for shared folder access.

Step 2-1: Assign Access Rights

Guides on assigning specific access rights (Read Only, Read Write, Deny Access).

Step 2-2: Select Users

Details setting access rights for individual users on a share.

Step 2-2-1: Select Groups

Details setting access rights for groups on a share.

Step 3: Network Shares Settings

Explains assigning privileges like oplocks for network shares.

Step 3-1: Assign Privileges - Access Methods

Guides on assigning protocol privileges (FTP, NFS, WebDAV) for shares.

Step 3-1-1: FTP Settings

Details configuring FTP access settings for network shares.

Step 3-1-2: NFS Settings

Explains configuring NFS access settings for network shares.

Step 3-1-3: WebDAV Settings

Guides on configuring WebDAV access settings for network shares.

Step 4: Finish

Guides on reviewing and saving the network share configuration.

Adding New ISO Mount Shares Wizard

Guides on creating new ISO mount shares for virtual drives.

Step 2: Shared Folder Access Rights

Explains setting access rights for users/groups to ISO mount shares.

Step 2-1: Shared Folder Access Rights

Guides on assigning read-only or deny access privileges for ISO mount shares.

Step 3: Network Shares Settings

Allows adding comments to describe the ISO mount share.

Step 3-1: Assign Privileges - Access Methods

Guides on assigning protocol privileges for ISO mount shares.

Step 4: Finish

Guides on reviewing and saving the ISO mount share configuration.

Admin Password

Explains how to change the administrator password.

Network Management

Introduces network management settings for the device.

Link Speed and LLTD Settings

Guides on configuring Ethernet link speed and LLTD settings.

Dynamic DNS

Provides detailed settings for configuring Dynamic DNS services.

FTP Server

Details how to configure and manage the built-in FTP server.

UPnP AV Server

Guides on enabling and managing the UPnP AV Server for streaming media.

iTunes Server

Explains how to set up and use the iTunes Server for sharing music and videos.

AFP Service

Guides on enabling the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) for MAC OS connectivity.

NFS Service

Explains enabling the Network File System (NFS) service for multi-platform access.

My Favorites

Allows users to customize and organize frequently accessed functions.

Re-arranging the My Favorites View

Describes how to rearrange icons in the My Favorites tab for easier access.

Add an Icon to My Favorites

Details methods for adding icons from Applications or Management tabs to My Favorites.

Remove an Icon from My Favorites

Explains how to remove icons from the My Favorites tab.

System Management

Language

Describes how to install and manage language packages for the system.

Time and Date

Guides on setting the device's internal clock, time zone, and synchronizing with NTP servers.

Device

Explains how to set the workgroup, name, and description for the device.

System Settings

Covers restarting, restoring defaults, and shutting down the device.

Configuration Settings

Details saving and loading system configuration settings to/from a file.

Idle Time

Explains configuring idle time limits for users accessing the web UI.

System Temperature Threshold

Guides on setting system temperature thresholds for automatic shutdown.

Power Management

Explains configuring HDD hibernation and power recovery features.

Fan Control

Describes how to control fan speed settings.

Power Off Scheduling

Guides on scheduling automatic power off times for the device.

Notifications

Covers configuring email and SMS alerts for system events and drive status.

Logs

Explains how to manage system logs, FTP logs, and configure Syslog functionality.

Firmware Upgrade

Guides on checking for and performing firmware upgrades for the device.

Status

System Info

Shows network settings, workgroup, name, description, and uptime.

Hard Drive Info

Provides detailed information about installed hard drives, including status and health.

Applications

FTP/HTTP Downloads

Guides on scheduling file and folder backups from FTP or web servers.

FTP/HTTP Downloads

Details settings for download destination, renaming, language, and scheduling.

Remote Backups

Explains how to configure remote backup jobs to other ShareCenter Pulse or Linux servers.

Remote Backups - Create wizard

Guides through the wizard for creating new remote backup jobs.

Local Settings

Details task name, folder path, and remote IP for backup jobs.

Remote Settings (NAS to NAS)

Covers remote IP, encryption, and ignoring existing files for NAS to NAS backups.

Remote Path

Guides on selecting the remote file system path for backup jobs.

Schedule Settings

Explains manual, once, or scheduled execution of remote backup jobs.

Finish

Guides on reviewing and saving the remote backup job configuration.

Local Backups

Explains scheduling local file and folder backups from network shares or local computers.

Local Backups - Time Machine

Guides on configuring the device as a backup destination for Mac OS X Time Machine.

P2P Downloads - Settings

Details configuring P2P download management settings, schedules, and bandwidth.

P2P Downloads - Downloads

Explains adding torrents, managing download tasks, and using navigation controls.

Web File Server

Guides on accessing files remotely via a web browser using the Web File Server.

Knowledge Base

AjaXplorer

Explains configuring and using AjaXplorer for remote file management via a web browser.

Knowledge Base

What is RAID?

Defines RAID and explains its levels (JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1) for data storage.

Mapping a Drive

Guides on using the Easy Search Utility to map network drives to a computer.

Mapping a Drive

Details selecting devices, volumes, drive letters, and connecting mapped drives.

Mapping a Drive

Illustrates accessing mapped drives through 'My Computer'.

Mapping the Recycle Bin

Explains how to map the device's Recycle Bin as a network drive.

Knowledge Base

USB Print Server

Guides on setting up and using the USB Print Server to share printers on the network.

USB Print Server

Details the Windows Add Printer Wizard and driver selection for USB printers.

USB Print Server

Shows the installation confirmation and printer queue appearance.

Knowledge Base

Yahoo! Widget Installation

Guides on installing and configuring Yahoo! Widgets for the device.

Yahoo! Widget Display

Explains what information is displayed in the different sections of the Yahoo! Widget.

Knowledge Base

USB Copy Function

Details using the USB Copy button to automatically copy USB contents to the device.

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