It is no longer a product that requires extensive computer and network related knowledge but with the help of technology such as UPnP and DLNA, it has become almost a plug and play device. In the last few years, these type of home network attached storage devices have become much more user friendly. The pricing, performance and functions are therefore targeted at these kind of users. In other words, the devices are mainly for personal use with the ability to share files among a couple of friends and colleagues. AKiTiO's network attached storage solutions are all aimed at the small office and home office market (SOHO). The features and functions of a NAS will determine how and where the device will be used. Available functions depend greatly on the chip and firmware.Requires at least basic network knowledge.File transfer speed is not as fast as DAS.Additional storage can be added (depends on NAS function).Web-enabled applications provide additional functionality independent of the computer.Files can be shared among users and devices.Multiple users can access the drive at the same time.
NAS (network attached storage) Advantages:
Fast file transfers (speed depends on interface).DAS (direct attached storage) Advantages: NAS devices on the other hand are connected to the local network and can be shared among multiple users at the same time. via USB 2.0, USB 3.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, eSATA) and can only be accessed by one user at a time. However, DAS devices are connected directly to the computer (e.g. Both products are designed to house one ore more hard disk drives, allowing the user to store, backup and share their digital data.
In comparison to network attached storage enclosures (NAS), AKiTiO also has direct attached storage enclosures (DAS). Wikipedia defines it as computer data storage connected to a computer network providing data access to multiple clients.Īmong AKiTiO's products, NAS is one of the main categories of storage related products.
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