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Network Attached Storage 

NAS drives - Network drives

Network-attached storage (NAS) is file-level computer data storage connected to a computer network providing data access to a heterogeneous group of clients. NAS not only operates as a file server, but is specialized for this task either by its hardware, software, or configuration of those elements. NAS is often manufactured as a computer appliance - a specialized computer built from the ground up for storing and serving files - rather than simply a general purpose computer being used for the role.
 
As of 2010 NAS devices are gaining popularity, as a convenient method of sharing files among multiple computers.

Benefits of network-attached storage, compared to file servers, include:

  • faster data access
    Data can be copied across a Gigabit network at higher speeds than USB2.0 and USB3.0
  • easier administration
    Simple web interface makes it easy to assign nework paramaters.
  • simple configuration
    There are no comlicated windows-type setups required. The Interface serves a single purpose and is clean and easy to use.

NAS systems are networked appliances which contain one or more hard drives, often arranged into logical, redundant storage containers or RAID. Network-attached storage removes the responsibility of file serving from other servers on the network. They typically provide access to files using network file sharing protocols such as NFS, SMB/CIFS, or AFP.


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