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NAS options. Presented to CUGG by Jamie Leben 10/9/10 IT-Works Computer Services 970-405-4399 www.i-t-w.com. What is NAS?. Network Attached Storage Device that connects one or more hard disks to a network Typically “headless”- web managed, no keyboard or monitor - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NAS optionsPresented to CUGG by Jamie Leben 10/9/10
IT-Works Computer Services970-405-4399www.i-t-w.com
What is NAS?Network Attached Storage
Device that connects one or more hard disks to a network
Typically “headless”- web managed, no keyboard or monitor
Store and share files for multiple operating systems
Why might you want NAS?Add storage space easilyImprove data security with RAID storageAccess files across the InternetEasy sharing of files on your LAN
Common NAS featuresRAID
Automatic redundant storage of data across multiple hard drives Your data can survive a drive failure
USB portsConnect and share printers or usb hard drives
Web interface for management
Model specific featuresMedia streaming to local network and/or
InternetFTP serverWeb server for Internet file access
A few examples of NASs
Pogoplug www.pogoplug.com
Ethernet to 4 USB portsConnect up to 4 of your
own hard drivesIncludes service designed
to give easy access to files from the web- create photo slide shows or share pictures on social network sites.
Stream pictures and video to mobile devices.
$99
Drobo www.drobo.comChassis for 4-8 of
drives (you provide) that automatically manages RAID redundancy across different size drives
$400+
Freenas http://freenas.org/Open source software to turn a PC into a
NASUse your own hardware to create a NAS$FREE
Other manufacturersSingle drive
$100+Dual drive
$200+Empty 2 drive
$150+
Windows Home ServerWindows Home Server is version of windows meant to run
on a "headless" PC designed to store, share and RAID protect data on a network.
Purchase the software for $100 for installation on your own hardware
Prebuilt systems range from $300-$1000 depending on power and storage
Attach printers to shareEasy to set up RAID protectionIncludes backup and security status management software
It will report whether all connected PCs are backing up and if antivirus is out of date.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/windowshomeserver/default.mspx
Shopping considerations:How much storage do you need?Do you have your own drives to use?What features do you need?
Questions?
Thank you!
Jamie LebenIT-Works Computer Services970-405-4399www.i-t-w.com