Choosing the right setup for NAS storage & drives comes down to a practical choice: do you want a desktop NAS aimed at network backup, or an enclosure built around multiple drive bays? The D-Link DNR-326 and the 5-Bay Black NAS Enclosure take different approaches, so the better fit depends on the hardware format and storage plan you have in mind.
Quick verdict
Choose the D-Link Network Attached Storage NAS Desktop Unit if its desktop format, Ethernet interface, and USD 50.00 listed price match your needs. Choose the 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays if the enclosure design and bay count are more important than keeping the purchase to USD 50.00. The listed price spread between them is $120.
Comparison at a glance
| Detail | D-Link DNR-326 | 5-Bay NAS Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 50.00 | USD 170.00 |
| Format | Network attached storage desktop unit | Network attached storage enclosure with drive trays |
| Key listed attribute | Ethernet interface; model DNR-326 | 5 bays |
| Stated use | Backing up and storing data on a home or office network | Storing and sharing files, photos, and videos across multiple devices |
Where each product wins
- D-Link DNR-326: A better match for a home or office network where the product's Ethernet interface and desktop-unit format fit the planned setup. Its stated use around backing up and storing data also gives it a clear network-storage role.
- 5-Bay NAS Enclosure: The stronger fit when five bays are the central requirement. The drive-tray design and stated file, photo, and video storage use make its purpose more specific for a multi-drive enclosure setup.
Product notes
D-Link DNR-326 NAS Desktop Unit
The D-Link DNR-326 is a clear fit for shoppers focused on backing up and storing data across a home or office network. Its description identifies a desktop unit with an Ethernet interface, giving the setup a specific network-storage direction rather than leaving the format open-ended. The model phrase also makes it easier to distinguish from a generic enclosure. The main limitation is practical: it requires a 12V adapter, and the item is described as sold as is. That matters if you want a setup with fewer power-accessory considerations or prefer more flexible purchase conditions. Select the D-Link when network backup, a desktop form, and the lower USD 50.00 price align with the way you plan to use your NAS.
5-Bay NAS Enclosure with Drive Trays
The 5-Bay Black NAS Enclosure with Drive Trays makes the most sense for a setup organized around its five-bay enclosure design. Its stated use covers storing and sharing files, photos, and videos across multiple devices, with home or small-office use called out as the target setting. That gives it a concrete role when a multi-drive enclosure is more relevant than a desktop NAS unit. Its limitation is the testing statement: the power indicator turns on, but no additional testing has been done. The enclosure is also described as used. Choose it when the five-bay format and drive trays are the deciding requirements; otherwise, the D-Link's Ethernet-oriented desktop design is the more direct match.
Final choice by use case
For a home or office network backup setup, the D-Link DNR-326 is the more direct choice because its desktop-unit description and Ethernet interface align with that use. Its USD 50.00 price also makes it the lower-priced path in this comparison.
For a multi-drive enclosure plan, choose the 5-Bay NAS Enclosure with Drive Trays. The five-bay attribute and drive-tray wording directly address that use case, while its description covers sharing files, photos, and videos across multiple devices. The decision is therefore straightforward: D-Link for Ethernet-focused desktop storage, or the 5-Bay enclosure when bay capacity is the priority.
