Network Attached Storage
Network attached storage is a computer data storage connected to a computer network providing access to a group of clients. This allows you to share files among multiple computers. Some of the benefits to this is that is has faster data access, easier administration, and a simpler configuration.
NAS contains one or more hard drives often arranged in redundant storage containers or RAID. A typical speed of the network adapter is 1 GB depending on the NAS and if you are building one. A standard capacity for NAS is approximately 2 TB but you can add on more hard drives allowing more storage. If installed properly, RAID 50 is tolerable for NAS.
NAS contains several features that may be beneficial to a work environment or at home back-up. The following are some features network attached storages can have:
Security
Ease of Management and Permissions
Power Consumption
ISCSI Support
Ability to Sync/Back-up to Other NAS
Host Internal Websites or Portals
Replication Capability for Workstations
On Board Hardware Accelerated Encryption
Cloud Storage Support
A user or family may want to invest in a network attached storage to back up pictures and files that are important to the family. If one of the parents or child’s computer was to crash or get infected with a virus they may lose important pictures or information. If they were backed up on a NAS, these memorable files will not be lost. This may also be important for natural disasters, fires, or burglaries to have everything kept on a separate storage.
NAS contains one or more hard drives often arranged in redundant storage containers or RAID. A typical speed of the network adapter is 1 GB depending on the NAS and if you are building one. A standard capacity for NAS is approximately 2 TB but you can add on more hard drives allowing more storage. If installed properly, RAID 50 is tolerable for NAS.
NAS contains several features that may be beneficial to a work environment or at home back-up. The following are some features network attached storages can have:
Security
Ease of Management and Permissions
Power Consumption
ISCSI Support
Ability to Sync/Back-up to Other NAS
Host Internal Websites or Portals
Replication Capability for Workstations
On Board Hardware Accelerated Encryption
Cloud Storage Support
A user or family may want to invest in a network attached storage to back up pictures and files that are important to the family. If one of the parents or child’s computer was to crash or get infected with a virus they may lose important pictures or information. If they were backed up on a NAS, these memorable files will not be lost. This may also be important for natural disasters, fires, or burglaries to have everything kept on a separate storage.