Storage Solutions
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Network-attached storage (NAS) provides centralised file storage accessible to multiple users and devices via a Local Area Network (LAN). NAS solutions are configured and managed through browser-based utilities, with each NAS having a unique IP address. NAS offers easy access, high capacity, and cost-effectiveness, consolidating storage and supporting tasks like archiving and backup. It's tailored for unstructured data making NAS ideal for organisations seeking efficient file storage and management.
What is Network Attached Storage (NAS)
The Benefits of NAS
NAS enables users to share data across other servers, so multiple users can access data at any given time. NAS is a good option to store unstructured data, including images, Word documents and spreadsheets.
NAS is also a relatively cheap option; a high-end NAS may still cost less than an entry-level SAN in some cases. This makes NAS an attractive option for cost-concerned buyers.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) offers several advantages:
- Flexibility: NAS supports multiple protocols (NFS, SMB).
Availability: Offers 24/7 remote data availability, suitable for dispersed teams. - Accessibility: Allows simultaneous access for multiple users unlike DAS.
- Security: Supports RAID for fault tolerance and data protection.
Scalability: Allows for easy expansion of storage capacity to accommodate growing data needs. - Back Up: Can automatically back up data to other devices or cloud.
- User-friendly: NAS may not require dedicated IT staff for management.
NAS vs DAS
NAS and DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) differ in their connection and accessibility. NAS connects to a network, enabling multiple users to access files simultaneously, making it suitable for shared environments. DAS however connects directly to a single device, offering fast, dedicated storage with limited accessibility. While NAS is versatile for network sharing, DAS offers faster performance for individual devices but lacks network sharing capabilities.
NAS vs SAN
NAS and SAN (Storage Area Network) vary in their storage architecture, with NAS utilising file-level storage accessed over a network, ideal for shared environments with multiple users. SAN on the other hand operates at the block level, meaning high-speed access to storage which is perfect for data-intensive applications. While NAS simplifies file sharing over a network, SAN delivers faster performance and scalability for demanding enterprise applications.
Our NAS Vendors
Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology innovates and adapts to ever-evolving technologies, and continues bringing new possibilities to the table, including but not limited to solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video management, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for businesses worldwide.
QNAP’s comprehensive selection of NAS solutions meets different consumer needs from small bay models designed for home users to tower and rackmount level NAS for businesses and workgroups.
BUFFALO is a global manufacturer of innovative storage and networking products for the home and small business. The company’s storage products are addressing the needs of the individual and the business, providing cost-effective network attached storage (NAS), portable and desktop hard drives, 10GbE switches and optical drives, which together offer a complete and integrated solution.
Accelerate data-first modernization by radically simplifying data management with the industry’s most comprehensive solution to store, manage, and protect data across hybrid cloud.
Dell storage. Get the scalability, intelligence, and cloud integration you need to unlock the value of your data. Accelerate your critical workloads from core to edge to cloud while decreasing application outages and reducing storage requirements with advanced deduplication.
NetApp is a proven leader when it comes to modernising and simplifying your storage environment. From simple, smart, trusted storage for shared NAS and SAN environments to arrays built for dedicated, high-bandwidth applications like data analytics and disk-based backup, we work with you to design the perfect solution.
SSD / HDD / Flash
As your long-term data storage grows, so does your need for a dependable and efficient way to keep it protected. Based on the world's leading tape technology, Quantum's LTO tape drives work seamlessly with Scalar® tape libraries and automatically match the tape drive speed to that of the host, optimising performance and increasing reliability. Plus, Quantum's LTO tape drives are easy to deploy and upgrade, making them perfect for small, mid-sized and corporate storage environments.
Fujifilm's highly reliable storage products help organisations run smoothly and minimise the risk of data loss. Our research laboratories develop key technologies that enable the data storage solutions of tomorrow.
HP storage media - lasting innovation you can depend on. Every day, in every major region, more customers are backing up and archiving their data to HP LTO Ultrium cartridges than to any other brand. It’s a position of great trust and responsibility that we are proud to occupy.
A technology and brand leader in premium data storage media products, Maxell is a full-line manufacturer of digital and analogue media products for the data storage, broadcast and consumer markets. Maxell's data storage group provides one of the industry's broadest lines of premium digital recording media.
Sony storage media provides massive storage capacity and ultra fast transfer rates. Ideal to back up, restore and archive large applications. Enhanced reliability and performance are achieved thanks to new technology innovations together with partitioning functionality with capabilities that can help enhance file control and space management.
A worldwide leader in data storage and information management, Imation provides a wide variety of innovative products and service solutions for data storage.
