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Nas Technology: By, G.Chellappan

Network-attached storage (NAS) is a file-level data storage solution that utilizes Ethernet IP technology, allowing for easy administration and reliable operation. It supports common protocols like NFS and CIFS, enabling file sharing across networks. NAS is often preferred in small networks due to its simplicity and ability to leverage existing infrastructure.

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Nas Technology: By, G.Chellappan

Network-attached storage (NAS) is a file-level data storage solution that utilizes Ethernet IP technology, allowing for easy administration and reliable operation. It supports common protocols like NFS and CIFS, enabling file sharing across networks. NAS is often preferred in small networks due to its simplicity and ability to leverage existing infrastructure.

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NAS TECHNOLOGY

By,
G.CHELLAPPAN
INTRODUCTION
Network-attached storage (NAS) is file-level computer
data storage

Potential benefits of network-attached storage

A NAS can store any data that appears in the form of


files
Why we go for NAS?
Floppy drives and compact disks have been widely
used to share data files

Client/server networking technologies


Important of NAS
 NAS solutions utilize the Ethernet IP
network technology

 The storage is freed from its direct attachment

 NAS systems contain one or more hard disks

 NAS systems strive for reliable operation and easy


administration
NAS Gateway
NAS Protocol
The two most common file level protocols

 NFS-Network File System


 CIFS-Common Internet File System
Network File System
NFS servers make their file systems available to other
systems

NFS uses the UNIX concept of file


permissions

NFS is a stateless service

NFS handles file locking


Common Internet File System
CIFS based on Microsoft’s Server Message Block
(SMB) protocol

Security is controlled at both the user and share level

A session in CIFS is oriented and stateful.

CIFS employs opportunistic locks (oplocks) to control


file access
NAS vs SAN

NAS SAN
Almost any machine that can Only server class devices
connect to the LAN with SCSI
A NAS identifies data by file A SAN addresses data by
name and byte offsets disk block
File System managed by File System managed by
NAS head unit servers
Backups and mirrors are Backups and mirrors require
done on files a block by block copy
Benefits of NAS

Exploits existing infrastructure

Simple to implement

Connectivity

Enhanced backup
Which is better???
It all depends upon the situation

In a small network, NAS is used

NAS will not die off


Iomega StorCenter ix2
NAS manufacturers
EMC corporation
Hitachi
HP
IBM
Asus
Thank you

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