Depending on the model we can provide both iSCSI IP SAN support and NAS using the same appliance. In addition to this many of our Network Attached Storage systems also support SAS drives.

In any organisation disk space is always limited. As disk usage grows, so do the volumes of data they want to store locally and share on a central server. The constant problem of adding or upgrading hard disks is an issue many small or medium sized businesses address weekly. The servers need to be backed up, disk trays removed, cables/power added and when this has been done, hope everything works and comes up with no errors. Adding disk space is a costly and timely issue that constantly needs addressing.

One option is to buy another server. This is an expensive option, because it will take time to set up and manage, consumes more power, involves a licensing fee and is only for the necessity of additional disk space.

Far easier, then, to buy a network attached storage (NAS) server that simply connects to a 100 Mbit / 1Gbit / 10GbE network and, after a little setting up, can simply be left alone. Network attached storage is simple to install, easy to manage and very cost effective compared to traditional ways of adding storage.

Network attached servers are designed for file sharing rather than running applications, although they make useful backup devices too, since users can copy the contents of their hard disks whenever it suits them. The network attached storage servers can act as branch office backup devices which can they synchronise data with the HQ.