Synology DiskStation, IBM Storwize (now part of FlashSystems), HPE 3PAR StoreServ Storage, FreeNAS, Acronis Files Connect, QNAP NAS, TrueNAS, HP StorageWorks Scalable NAS, CTERA Edge X Series (Cloud Storage Gateways), and Quantum ATFS.
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DiskStation is a line of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions from Synology headquartered in Taiwan.
IBM Storwize is a family of recognized all-flash and hybrid storage solutions designed to support the virtualization needs and application workloads of mid-sized enterprises.
HPE 3PAR StoreServ is a flash storage option, from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.
Dell Technologies presents Dell EMC PowerScale (replacing EMC Isilon) as a scale-out NAS solution and server technology that provides the flexibility of a software-defined architecture with accelerated hardware innovations to harness the value of data. Isilon Systems was acquired…
Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance is designed to power diverse workloads so users efficiently consolidate legacy storage systems and achieve universal application acceleration and reliable data protection for data.
Acronis Files Connect provides the rich experience Mac users demand when connecting to Windows or NAS file servers.
Israeli company CTERA offers a cloud storage gateway and NAS appliance the Edge X Series.
StorageCraft OneXafe is a high performance scale-out file storage appliance, replacing the former Exablox line of scale-out devices acquired by StorageCraft in January 2017 to boost that company's product line.
Ciphertex CX, from Ciphertex Data Security in Chatsworth, California is a line of secure storage appliances.
HP StorageWorks X9000 is a network storage system from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.
Panasas in Sunnyvale, California offers ActiveStor, a network-attached storage (NAS) option.
Oracle's Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems are enterprise class storage systems which the vendor emphasizes offers efficiency, scalability and ease-of-use via integrated management tools.
QCT, a Quanta Computer company headquartered in San Jose, offers the MESOS CB220 network-attached storage (NAS) appliances.
Cray's ClusterStor HPC storage system is available in the L300N or L300F editions, as well as the more recently released E1000, is designed to provide low TCO and high efficiency.
Network-attached storage (NAS) devices contain a server or a server cluster on a LAN specializing in file serving and sharing, which can be accessed remotely by any number of clients on the network or outside it. A NAS array can be used to host a private cloud for backup and disaster recovery, ensuring that many users may access the same files.
NAS allows easy access to a large amount of data on a network for a low price compared to alternatives. This ease of access allows for remote collaborations on NAS archived documents. Unstructured data such as websites and audio/video files can be stored on NAS systems, while other solutions, such as Storage Area Netoworks (SANs), can be used for structured data. NAS data is typically stored on hard disk drives or using flash storage. Some systems use both, leveraging the flash storage to handle multiple users requesting data at once.
NAS systems are scalable based on the needs of the organization. Systems can be so small they are practical for individual users, or scaled up to handle file archiving and sharing for enterprises. NAS systems' low price and scalability make them a popular choice for small businesses.
Most products in the Network Attached Storage Devices have the following features:
When comparing Network Attached Storage Devices, businesses should consider the following factors:
Storage Capacity: Prospective buyers of a NAS system need to consider the amount of storage they will require both now and in the future. For businesses that don’t expect their need for storage to grow, they should consider basic NAS models. Businesses that expect their data needs to grow should consider multi-bay devices. These devices offer flexibility for growing businesses, they provide the storage capacity of an organization, as well as room to increase storage as it grows.
Power Consumption: Like most IT systems, a NAS requires a significant amount of power to run and provide 24/7 avaliability. Every NAS comes with varying levels of power consumption, and it's important that businesses consider this. Before purchasing, businesses should understand the level of power their infrastructure can provide, as well as how much they’d be willing to spend in order to provide power to their NAS system.
On-Premise vs. Cloud: Despite many businesses moving to cloud services, on-premise NAS’ still provide some benefits. For businesses that need very fast access to data, as well as want lower cost per terabyte for storage; on-premise is the best choice. However, if a business is concerned about the availability and recovery of their data they should look into a cloud based NAS. NAS devices paired with cloud storage provide an added layer of redundancy during natural disasters or other catastrophic events that can’t be provided by an on-premise solution.
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Pricing for NAS systems depends on the amount of data storage needed, as well as how the data is stored (hard-disk, hybrid, or all-flash storage). Businesses with small data needs can set up a NAS private cloud for as low as $150. Businesses with more advanced features and storage space can expect to spend over $1,000. Custom NAS systems can also be purchased.
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Popular Network Attached Storage devices include:
