NAS devices
NAS appliances bring simplicity to file management and network storage, and include their own dedicated disks for storage and RAID. You can upgrade NAS appliances with more or larger disks for additional storage space, and use clustered NAS or cloud NAS to add scale and avoid NAS sprawl. Find the latest news and resources on NAS devices here.
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NAS devices News
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June 27, 2018
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Jun'18
Qumulo storage parts the clouds with its K-Series active archive
Qumulo introduces the K-144T archive appliance to complement its scale-out NAS systems. The K-Series starts with six nodes, and customers can scale storage in 144 TB increments.
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May 15, 2018
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May'18
Server maker IXsystems sets sail with new TrueNAS flagship
The vendor claims shipments of its storage systems recently surpassed an exabyte of combined capacity. TrueNAS M-Series is a new high-end system with DRAM, NVDIMM and NVMe.
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April 04, 2018
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Apr'18
Qumulo P-Series packs NVMe into scale-out NAS
Qumulo goes after organizations with large, unstructured data stores that have a new need for speed with its all-flash NVMe P-Series scale-out NAS, which holds up to 24 NVMe SSD drives in a node.
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February 21, 2018
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Feb'18
New IBM storage products key on NAS, cloud, NVMe over Fabric
IBM launches new and updated Spectrum software-defined storage products, including a new NAS option, and commits to broadened end-to-end NVMe over Fabrics support by the third quarter.
NAS devices Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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network-attached storage (NAS)
Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple users and heterogeneous client devices to retrieve data from centralized disk capacity. Continue Reading
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direct-attached storage (DAS)
Direct-attached storage (DAS) is computer storage that is connected to one computer and not accessible to other computers. Continue Reading
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Top five solid-state, cloud storage tips of 2017
In 2017, SearchStorage readers cared most about SSD lifespan, 3D XPoint technology and the difference between SAN and NAS. Check out our most-read articles of the year here. Continue Reading
Evaluate NAS devices Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Buying NAS: Do you want performance and scalability?
Although SANs still rule the modern the data center, the NAS array maintains a position high up on tech buyers' shopping lists for new primary storage. Continue Reading
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Investigate how copy data management systems curb data sprawl
The top copy data management vendors offer innovative products to reduce the staggering amount of data that organizations create by replicating multiple copies of production data. Continue Reading
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Object-level storage poised to replace NAS in the enterprise
Many vendors offer highly scalable object storage-based products with file interfaces, making the technology more accessible than ever as an alternative to NAS. Continue Reading
Manage NAS devices
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Dell EMC acquisition: The deal of the century a year later
A year has passed since the Dell EMC acquisition, the biggest transaction in the history of IT. With the benefit of hindsight, we examine the positives, negatives and uncertainties of the deal. Did Dell buy the world's biggest storage vendor, or did... Continue Reading
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Storage managers seek storage answers with a storage purchase
Capacity and bandwidth are key reasons for new storage purchases, with SAN arrays that offer flash storage, data reduction and storage virtualization popular among buyers. Continue Reading
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Unstructured data storage showdown: Object storage vs scale-out NAS
Object storage and scale-out NAS are both highly scalable and built to handle large amounts of unstructured data. Which one is best suited for your environment? Continue Reading
Problem Solve NAS devices Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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RAID levels and benefits explained
RAID can enable better storage performance and higher availability, and there are many different RAID types. Read about the different levels of RAID and where they work best. Continue Reading
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NAS vs. SAN architecture: How do the two storage systems compare?
Compare SAN and NAS architectures and learn what to keep in mind when using each storage system format. The rise of object storage and the cloud is also affecting storage choices. Continue Reading
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How to configure a rack-mounted NAS in 10 easy steps
Get the most out of your rack-mount NAS appliance by enabling permissions, network access and other advanced options. Continue Reading