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Network Storage -
Often at Resolve IT Solutions our clients ask about storage across a small business network. Two popular recommendations suiting different needs are: A File Server or a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device. A server is a computer which usually controls networks, ranging from giving out IP addresses to handling e-mail. Unlike your average PC, it has special features and runs a special version of Windows. The server can have multiple hard disks set into a RAID array for data security. A Network-Attached Storage device is a storage area which is accessible through a network. It can be plugged straight into a router/switch via a cable and can be configured through a web interface, accessed by typing in its IP address. Some NAS devices have multiple hard disks, often set in a RAID array. To break things down, let's look at the advantages, disadvantages and approx costs of each.
Server Advantages * Can be upgraded easily
* Has other functions such as handling internal e-mail, users etc
* Has extra features such as deploying software over a network and managing network software Disadvantages * Expensive
* Complex to configure Costs Depending on what features you want, the average server would cost around £2000.
NAS Advantages * Fairly cheap
* Plugs straight into the network
* Easily configurable
* Some come with a RAID-1 configuration, meaning that all data is mirrored onto another disk, so if one fails the data is unharmed. (Faulty disk WILL need replacing) Disadvantages * Cannot be upgraded
* Too much simultaneous access can cause bottlenecking and slow access down
* Not as suitable for large networks if user access is going to be high Costs Approx £200. For a small network needing nothing but storage, a NAS device is highly recommended due to its convenience and price, but for a larger network or a network needing additional feature such as e-mail management, a server is recommended. If you need any more information, give Resolve IT Solutions a call on 0845 899 0099, or get in touch by using the contact us form |
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