Network Attached Storage

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Network Attached Storage is a dedicated file storage device that connects to a network to provide centralized, shared access to data for multiple clients using standard file protocols.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf file storage technology
networked storage system
abbreviation NAS NERFINISHED
accessType file-level access
benefit centralized management of data
data protection
file sharing across devices
scalability
simplified backup
canInclude multiple hard drives
solid-state drives
connectsTo computer network
connectsVia Ethernet NERFINISHED
Wi-Fi
contrastedWith Direct Attached Storage
Storage Area Network NERFINISHED
managedBy web-based interface
oftenRuns Linux-based operating system
embedded operating system
operatesAt file system level
primaryFunction centralized data access
data backup
data storage
file sharing
media streaming
provides centralized file storage
supportsFeature RAID
access control lists
cloud synchronization
data redundancy
hot-swappable drives
media server capabilities
remote access
snapshot backups
user authentication
supportsProtocol AFP
CIFS NERFINISHED
FTP
HTTP
NFS
SMB
typicalUsers enterprises
home users
small businesses
usedBy multiple clients
usedFor collaborative file sharing in offices
home media libraries
surveillance video storage
virtual machine storage (via file shares)
uses network file protocols

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Storage Area Network contrastedWith Network Attached Storage