Network Attached Storage is a term commonly used to describe off-the-shelf storage boxes that connect directly to your LAN equipment via Ethernet. NAS boxes provide network file storage services in a similar way to a File Server, yet typically at a more efficient price.

NAS devices are useful when you quickly need some additional storage on your network or when cheap inexpensive storage is required. With the ability to be installed and configured within minutes NAS boxes can be plugged straight into your network and made available as a new File share to flexibly cater for changing storage needs.

Are there other uses for NAS?

NAS storage devices can be used in conjunction with SAN and Tape library devices as part of a tiered storage environment providing an organisation with several classes of storage ranging from expensive and fast storage to inexpensive and relatively slow storage.

More Information?

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