Small Business Information Technology – How Network Attached Storage (NAS) Fits in Small Business
Introduction
Many small businesses today are working harder than ever to find new ways to reduce costs and streamline their operations. At the same time, these businesses are also generating more data throughout their organization than ever before. Data that must be protected while being more widely available. In the past businesses had only a few megabytes of storage on servers and desktop PCs to worry about. If they were diligent, they backed everything up daily onto tape drives.
Today, businesses are under growing pressure to insure that the data they produce is protected and available on demand. Large corporations use large scale data storage networks and clustered storage farms to manage and keep their data safe. But those solutions are far too costly and complicated for the average small business.
What can a small organization do that is looking for a reliable, flexible, cost-effective, storage solution? This article will look at the benefits to small business of integrating Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions into their network infrastructure.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) Defined
Network Attached Storage (NAS) was introduced by Novell as a file-sharing system in 1983. Sun Microsystems created the UNIX based Network File System (NFS) protocol in 1984 which allowed network servers to share storage with networked client systems. The first dedicated NAS system was built by 3Com in 1985.
Today, a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system is basically a stripped down server that is designed from the inside out for high performance file-based data storage on your network. NAS systems come with all the major components of a server: a CPU, a motherboard, RAM, etc. And just like a server, a NAS unit is only as reliable as its components, software, and configuration. NAS units come in a variety of types and sizes from simple standalone units for the networked home PC and entertainment center, up to high capacity rack mounted units suitable for larger corporate data centers.
NAS systems can be connected to networks in a variety of ways: Ethernet, Fiber, iSCSI, Wi-Fi, and even using USB2. Generally though, NAS would be attached to your businesses network using Ethernet. Because the performance of NAS is tied to your network, it is essential that your infrastructure is working as efficiently as possible.
NAS Functionality
NAS functionality is targeted for heavy duty file-level, file-sharing. The most common NAS protocols and file systems in use include, though are not limited to Network File System (NFS), Common Internet File System / Server Message Block (CIFS / SMB), Multi Protocol File System (MPFS), VMware’s Virtual Machine File System (VMFS).
NAS can be setup to handle just about any client accessible files using whatever file-sharing system there is. Microsoft, UNIX, and Linux file systems for example are thoroughly supported. On the application side Oracle, Apache, MySQL, and more are covered.
The performance of a NAS device depends on a number of factors including the configuration of the hardware, the operating systems efficiency, the speed of the network connection, the amount of traffic on the network, and the number of clients accessing files on unit. Make no mistake, NAS performance is not going to be on par with Direct Attached Storage (DAS). However, when properly sized, and configured, NAS is a solid performer providing very good overall value.
Deciding which NAS solution is right for you depends on where, and how, you plan to use it.
What to look for in NAS
When you count data safety as your most critical issue, your NAS system choice at a minimum should have the following: redundant power supplies, redundant disk controllers, and have good RAID 5 support. Additionally, you should look for a NAS system where the operating system used is well supported and specifically tuned for the type of data storage and file serving you intend to use it for. Look for mixed file system support, multiple data paths, secure shared access to files, and simplified management of all these functions.
Because your NAS is going to be a popular resource on your network is would be a good idea to keep it on a Gigabit Ethernet connection. There are NAS units available that support wireless 802.11a/b connections but they are very limited due to the available bandwidth on these types of networks so use them with very small, low demand, groups.
Storage on a mid-range NAS unit, targeted towards small & medium sized businesses, will typically use multiple disks arranged into logical, redundant storage containers or Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disk (RAID) arrays. There are a number of different types of RAID systems available and some are geared towards performance of over safety. For example, while RAID 0 yields superior performance it offers no redundancy. If one of the disks fails, the entire array may be corrupt beyond recovery.
If data safety is important to you, a better choice would be to use the popular and well supported RAID 5. The drives in this type of configuration use a standardized redundancy system that allows a certain number of failed drives to be safely replaced. Once the replacement drive is in place RAID should rebuilt the data onto the new drive without losing any of your data. And while this is a slow process, especially if the system stays in production, it is a relatively safe process.
When sizing the capacity of a NAS unit, start with a rough measure by estimating the maximum amount of storage you think you’ll need and then double that figure.
NAS for Servers
Your servers can benefit from using NAS units in a number ways. First, NAS can increase your data serving performance. Servers gain performance from using NAS to remove the heavy I/O responsibility of file serving. This frees up the servers processor to do more for your applications.
NAS is also a solid solution for further increasing performance of virtual servers as NAS units can be configured to work with virtually any file system and can provide file serving resources across virtual platforms.
NAS can also provide for load balancing of high activity file server access like database, email, and web servers. Your web server or email content is stored on one or more NAS systems. The server load balancing system uses an algorithm to distribute file requests evenly across the system. The NAS will efficiently process all server and user requests from one central repository.
NAS for Workgroups
One of the issues I still run into from time to time is data stored for whatever reason on local Hard Drives. The main issue with this is that it rarely, if ever, gets backed up. When the PC hardware eventually fails or an application fault corrupts some data, it often takes all of this work with it. And data recovery services are still painfully expensive.
NAS and workgroups are made for each other. Configuring your various client systems to use NAS is a simple and fast way to consolidate valuable data and add a layer of protection for your data. Using NAS to consolidate data encourages and simplifies file sharing and collaboration. Another key benefit is that the data can be stored in a secure central location in your organization where it is easier to manage. NAS is also immune to many common client and server hardware failures. If a client system isn’t working the user moves to one that is and accesses their work from there. The same principle applies to servers.
And because NAS is flexible enough to work with many popular file systems like those used by Apple, Microsoft, Sun, and Linux, NAS is very cost-effective.
NAS for Backup
NAS is ideally suited as a backup solution. In comparison, NAS is superior in many ways to legacy tape systems. Performance of disk-to-disk backup and restoration is far greater with NAS than tape. And remember, when a tape or the tape drive goes bad it’s never good news. Replacing a tape in a series can be a daunting task and finding out a tape is bad several months down the road can catastrophic. NAS is a faster and more secure solution to your data backup needs.
Use NAS for temporary parking or staging of data that is out of the current production cycle. Once the data is ready for archiving it can be sent, via encrypted network transfer, to an online, off-site, data storage service. You can also backup servers to NAS using disk-to-disk or as a Virtual Tape Library (VLT). Or you can backup to a mirrored NAS unit (RAID1) with an attached tape drive for long-term archiving later.
As I mentioned a moment ago, using NAS with parked / staged data, ready to send to an encrypted online data storage service, preferably one that is outside of your geographic area, is a far better solution to local backup. In terms of disaster recovery and business continuity, it is a solution that can have your business back up and running again quickly.
One side note, if you decide to continue using tapes, be sure you have a way to get the tapes far enough away from the effects of any potential local disaster. (Can you tell I live earthquake country?) Either FedEx them to an out of state branch office or data storage facility. Because if your building gets damaged in a quake, or flood, or whatever, and your tapes are in your building, well, you get the idea.
Summary
Safely storing your companies data is critical in today’s productivity driven market. Having the information your company needs, when and where it needs it, can make the difference between making and keeping or losing customers. Small businesses can use the versatility, reliability of NAS systems as a cost-effective part of their network infrastructure in many ways. NAS is a tool that can help keep your business lean and agile while providing scalable solutions for the future.
About the Author
Mark H. Jessen has been an independent San Francisco Bay Area small business IT consultant for over 10 years offering a wide range of planning and implementation skills that help small and medium sized business’s increase their efficiency and profitability. He is also available for speaking engagements on this and other SMB IT topics. For more information visit: http://mhjessen.com
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HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Autoloader – 1 x Drive/8 x Slot – 3.2TB (Native) / 6.4TB (Compressed) – Serial Attached SCSI, Network, USB $3799 The HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Autoloader provides cost-effective, easy-to-install unattended backup. In a rack or on a desktop, it provides up to 6.4 TB of compressed storage capacity in a compact 1U form factor. The 1/8 G2 is equipped with one Ultrium 920 Tape Drive and can hold up to eight data cartridges to accommodate a week’s worth of backup. In order to easily manage your media, standard features include a bar code reader and two removable 4-slot magazines. Manage the autoloader from across the room or across the globe with the web-based remote management interface. |
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NAS Network Attached Storage Server Router with Fax and IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b Printer Webcam Server $98 oldable Genie Housing DesignModernElegantStylishWireless G 54Mbps Router4 USB PortsInternal HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Integration of AllSecure Data Sharing File, Picture, Video, AudioetcUSB Device Sharing Printer, Webcam, HDD, Flash and CardreaderAutomatic Download CenterHDD Capacity ManagementFirewall and Wi-Fi SecurityParental Controls, Internet Filter MAC, IP, URLEfficient Bandwidth Usage QoS (Quality of Service)Internet Video Surveillance Real Time Motion Detection and Automatically E-mail AlertUser Website and Internet Album One Touch Copy and Files BackupPress One Button to Backup All USB DataAutomatic Assortment of Backup Data AFax Machine for Anyone and Anywhere UseReceive Fax from Modem and Output Fax from the PrinterSave the Fax Document into HDD or Assign Location |
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NETGEAR RND4000 ReadyNAS NV+ 4-Bay Gigabit Desktop Network Storage (Diskless) $515 Robust Features Coupled with Easy Management Serves files easily Backs up data effortlessly Streams music and video quickly Shares printers with ease Works with Windows , Mac , and Linux ReadyNAS NV+ was designed specifically for home offices, small businesses and workgroups. Never before has there been available a cost-conscience Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance packed with robust high-end server features, including Gigabit Ethernet, hardware RAID, system monitoring capabilities and built-in backup. ReadyNAS couples out of the box deployment and easy management with robust file serving and data redundancy. Easy Deployment and Management With an easy web browser interface and setup wizard, ReadyNAS can be configured with minimal effort saving you valuable time. Traditional file servers can take hours to configure and, even once up and running, don t have built-in system monitoring and email alerts. Available with ReadyNAS, automatic alerts give you the peace of mind that things are running smoothly because if trouble should arise, you will be notified. RAID Supporting hardware accelerated RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels 0, 1, 5 and ReadyNAS s own X-RAID technology, ReadyNAS ensures full data redundancy with protection against hardware failure something previously only available in high end servers. If one drive fails, the data volumes can still be rebuilt with the remaining drives. Without RAID, once a failure occurs, you risk losing all of the data stored on the drive. X-RAID Technology ReadyNAS s patent pending X-RAID technology automates the volume expansion for you as you scale from 1 HDD to 4 HDD. Most NAS devices on the market aren t future-proof. You can t add or replace disks for larger capacity. ReadyNAS allows you to start with one disk, then add the addition |
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NETGEAR RND4410 ReadyNAS NV+ 4TB Gigabit Desktop Network Storage (4 X 1000 GB) $1351 Robust Features Coupled with Easy Management Serves files easily Backs up data effortlessly Streams music and video quickly Shares printers with ease Works with Windows , Mac , and Linux ReadyNAS NV+ was designed specifically for power users and home offices. Never before has there been available a cost-conscious network attached storage (NAS) appliance packed with robust high-end server features, including Gigabit Ethernet, hardware RAID, system monitoring capabilities and built-in backup. The NV+ couples out-of-the-box deployment and easy management with robust file serving and data redundancy. Easy Deployment and Management With an easy Web browser interface and setup wizard, the NV+ can be configured with minimal effort saving you valuable time. Traditional file servers can take hours to configure and, even once up and running, don t have built-in system monitoring and email alerts. Automatic alerts give you the peace of mind that things are running smoothly because if trouble should arise, you will be notified. RAID Supporting hardware accelerated RAID (redundant array of independent disks) levels 0, 1, 5 and ReadyNAS s own X-RAID technology, the NV+ ensures full data redundancy with protection against hardware failure something previously only available in high-end servers. If one drive fails, the data volumes can still be rebuilt with the remaining drives. Without RAID, once a failure occurs, you risk losing all of the data stored on the drive. X-RAID Technology ReadyNAS s patent pending X-RAID technology automates the volume expansion for you as you scale from 1 drive to 4 drives. Most NAS devices on the market aren t future-proof. You can t add or replace disks for larger capacity. ReadyNAS allows you to start with one disk, then add the additional drives over time, without reconfiguring |
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NETGEAR RNDP200U ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Plus (Diskless) Network Storage $620 Digital media grows exponentially everyday – photos, music, videos, documents, and so on. Connected homes need a reliable, affordable and simple storage solution that will centralize all multimedia content and make it accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any screen. The ReadyNAS Ultra Family is a series of powerful network attached storage (NAS) with built-in media server capabilities that allow advanced home users to store, share, and protect their digital assets with confidence. The ReadyNAS Ultra Plus series offers the highest performance in NETGEAR s home storage lineup, up to 30% more performance than the ReadyNAS Ultra series. These diskless models are designed for home users who want maximum performance, and the ability to customize their own affordable and easy-to-manage storage solution. Reliable data backups for all networked devices Backup all multimedia files in one central location Schedule continuous or reoccurring backup jobs from PC and Mac Manage volume expansion automatically with X-RAID2 technology Synchronize multimedia files between two ReadyNAS devices with rsync Local and remote streaming to mobile and DLNA devices DLNA Certified home media server Stream music, photos, and videos to any networked device Stream media content to mobile handhelds over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G using Orb Stream media content to remote DLNA devices using Skifta Play back non-protected TiVo recorded content anytime Access, download, modify files remotely with ReadyNAS Remote Continuous online and offline data protection Multiple layers of data protection Includes 2 GB of ReadyNAS Vault online backup service Includes 3 lifetime licenses of Memeo Premium Backup service |
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NETGEAR RNDP400U ReadyNAS Ultra 4 Plus (Diskless) Network Storage $935 Digital media grows exponentially everyday – photos, music, videos, documents, and so on. Connected homes need a reliable, affordable and simple storage solution that will centralize all multimedia content and make it accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any screen. The ReadyNAS Ultra Family is a series of powerful network attached storage (NAS) with built-in media server capabilities that allow advanced home users to store, share, and protect their digital assets with confidence. The ReadyNAS Ultra Plus series offers the highest performance in NETGEAR s home storage lineup, up to 30% more performance than the ReadyNAS Ultra series. These diskless models are designed for home users who want maximum performance, and the ability to customize their own affordable and easy-to-manage storage solution. Reliable data backups for all networked devices Backup all multimedia files in one central location Schedule continuous or reoccurring backup jobs from PC and Mac Manage volume expansion automatically with X-RAID2 technology Synchronize multimedia files between two ReadyNAS devices with rsync Local and remote streaming to mobile and DLNA devices DLNA Certified home media server Stream music, photos, and videos to any networked device Stream media content to mobile handhelds over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G using Orb Stream media content to remote DLNA devices using Skifta Play back non-protected TiVo recorded content anytime Access, download, modify files remotely with ReadyNAS Remote Continuous online and offline data protection Multiple layers of data protection Includes 2 GB of ReadyNAS Vault online backup service Includes 3 lifetime licenses of Memeo Premium Backup service |
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NETGEAR RNDP600U ReadyNAS Ultra 6 Plus (Diskless) Network Storage $1400 Digital media grows exponentially everyday – photos, music, videos, documents, and so on. Connected homes need a reliable, affordable and simple storage solution that will centralize all multimedia content and make it accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any screen. The ReadyNAS Ultra Family is a series of powerful network attached storage (NAS) with built-in media server capabilities that allow advanced home users to store, share, and protect their digital assets with confidence. The ReadyNAS Ultra Plus series offers the highest performance in NETGEAR s home storage lineup, up to 30% more performance than the ReadyNAS Ultra series. These diskless models are designed for home users who want maximum performance, and the ability to customize their own affordable and easy-to-manage storage solution. Reliable data backups for all networked devices Backup all multimedia files in one central location Schedule continuous or reoccurring backup jobs from PC and Mac Manage volume expansion automatically with X-RAID2 technology Synchronize multimedia files between two ReadyNAS devices with rsync Local and remote streaming to mobile and DLNA devices DLNA Certified home media server Stream music, photos, and videos to any networked device Stream media content to mobile handhelds over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G using Orb Stream media content to remote DLNA devices using Skifta Play back non-protected TiVo recorded content anytime Access, download, modify files remotely with ReadyNAS Remote Continuous online and offline data protection Multiple layers of data protection Includes 2 GB of ReadyNAS Vault online backup service Includes 3 lifetime licenses of Memeo Premium Backup service |
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NETGEAR RNDU2000 ReadyNAS Ultra 2 (Diskless) Network Storage $465 Digital media grows exponentially everyday – photos, music, videos, documents, and so on. Connected homes need a reliable, affordable and simple storage solution that will centralize all multimedia content and make them accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any screen. The ReadyNAS Ultra Family is a series of powerful network-attached storage (NAS) with built-in media server capabilities that allow advanced home users to store, share, and protect their digital assets with confidence. The ReadyNAS Ultra series offer better performance, up to 3X, over NETGEAR s award-winning ReadyNAS Duo and NV+. These home media servers are ideal for users with large digital media libraries who want to take their media files wherever they go. Reliable data backups for all networked devices Backup all multimedia files in one central location Schedule continuous or reoccurring backup jobs from PC and Mac Manage volume expansion automatically with X-RAID2 technology Synchronize multimedia files between two ReadyNAS devices with rsync Local and remote streaming to mobile and DLNA devices DLNA Certified home media server Stream music, photos, and videos to any networked device Stream media content to mobile handhelds over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G using Orb Stream media content to remote DLNA devices using Skifta Play back non-protected TiVo recorded content anytime Access, download, modify files remotely with ReadyNAS Remote Continuous online and offline data protection Multiple layers of data pr |
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NETGEAR RNDX400E ReadyNAS NVX Pioneer Edition $961.95 Class-leading performance and expandability High-performing ReadyNAS for advanced home and enthusiast environments Supports multiple HD media streams to Xbox 360 , PS3 and more! Quiet, stylish desktop (pedestal) housing Four empty drive bays for up to 8 TB storage capacity X-RAID2 means easy, online capacity expansion Store, share and protect data seamlessly between Windows , Mac and Linux computers and home media devices The NVX Pioneer Edition is the next generation 4-bay ReadyNAS network attached storage model for advanced home users and media enthusiasts. Placed in the center of your digital home, it will revolutionize your home network both today and tomorrow! Advanced features, high storage capacity and class-leading performance let you store, share and protect files and digital media like never before. Class-leading Performance Powered by an Intel advanced embedded processor and the RAIDiator operating system, the ReadyNAS NVX Pioneer Edition offers the most sophisticated network storage for advanced homes with class-leading performance. Its 75+ megabytes per second read and write throughputs allow you easily backup multiple computers, transfer large files and stream multimedia data all at the same time. Advanced Energy-saving Design The compact design of the ReadyNAS NVX Pioneer Edition is just slightly larger than the 4 drives stacked. Smart energy-saving modes like disk spin-down, a scheduled power timer, and Wakeon-LAN allow standby or power-off modes when not in use, lowering power bills, extending system life and consuming fewer resources. And, with strategically placed fans, the ReadyNAS NVX Pioneer runs quietly enough to live in any home, yet keeps your disks and components safely cooled. Ease Deployment and Management With an easy Web browser interface and a simple Setup Wizard |
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Netgear READYNAS NV+ RND4410 Network Storage Server – Marvell IT3107 1.60 GHz – 4 TB (4 x 1 TB) – Type A USB, Type A USB, RJ-45 Network $1260 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 was designed specifically for power users and home offices. Never before has there been available a cost-conscious network attached storage (NAS) appliance packed with robust high-end server features, including Gigabit Ethernet, hardware RAID, system monitoring capabilities and built-in backup. The NV+ v2 couples out-of-the-box deployment and easy management with robust file serving and data redundancy. |
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QNAP Turbo NAS TS-412U Network Storage Server – 1 x Marvell 6281 1.20 GHz – Type A USB, eSATA, RJ-45 Network $831.99 The QNAP TS-412U Turbo NAS is a 4-drive 1U rack-mounted network attached storage (NAS) server optimized for small and medium business who are looking an affordable yet high performance network storage solution. The TS-412U is easily installed in the server room and configured for up to 12TB (using 3TB hard drive) of online storage. The TS-412U is an ideal solution for centralized data backup, cross-platform file sharing, website hosting, and much more. Moreover, the TS-412U offers exceptionally low power consumption, maximum system reliability & expandability, and numerous business-critical applications. |
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QNAP Turbo NAS TS-419P Network Storage Server – Marvell 6281 1.2GHz – RJ-45 Network, USB, eSATA $734.4 QNAP TS-419P Turbo NAS is the 4-bay, 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDD network-attached storage server with iSCSI applications dedicated to SMB, SOHO and home users. As a storage centre for mass data backup, management and sharing, the TS-419P Turbo NAS supports excellent hardware design, outstanding performance, high system reliability, and numerous powerful software applications. |
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Quantum SuperLoader 3 EC-L2FAE-YF-B Tape Autoloader – 1 x Drive/16 x Slot – 12.80 TB (Native) / 25.60 TB (Compressed) – Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), Network $3759 Designed for simple and reliable backups, the SuperLoader 3 offers an exclusive package of advanced features including StorageCare Guardian, Symantec Backup Exec software, remote management, and barcode reader all at no additional cost. It also gives you the widest range of drive options in the industry to support data requirements between 640GB to 48TB with the flexibility to expand as your storage needs grow. |
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Quantum SuperLoader 3 EC-LLFAE-YF-B Tape Autoloader – 1 x Drive/8 x Slot – 6.40 TB (Native) / 12.80 TB (Compressed) – Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), Network $3636 Designed for simple and reliable backups, the SuperLoader 3 offers an exclusive package of advanced features including StorageCare Guardian, Symantec Backup Exec software, remote management, and barcode reader all at no additional cost. It also gives you the widest range of drive options in the industry to support data requirements between 640GB to 48TB with the flexibility to expand as your storage needs grow. |
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Rebit v.5.0 Backup Software – 1 PC – Backup – CD-ROM – PC $34.95 Rebit 5 backup software is the safe, simple and smart way to protect your digital content. Whether you’re backing up to a USB drive or a network attached drive (NAS) Rebit 5 provides automatic, transparent and continuous backup. Every song you download is immediately backed up. Every picture you transfer from your digital camera is immediately backed up. And it all happens without you having to do a thing no DVDs to burn, no schedules to set and nothing to configure. Need to restore your computer? Simply start up your computer using the Rebit CD, click restore and relax. That’s it. You’re back up and running. Rebit 5 backup software means you never have to hassle with confusing configuration menus or options. Just install the software and you’re ready to go. If you want to know the status of the backup, just view the Rebit Data Health Dashboard. It provides real-time, single-screen, at-a-glance feedback. And with Rebit SmartSave storage management, you’ll never have to worry about running out of storage space. Rebit 5 backup software fully automatic system protection and hassle-free data recovery. |
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Rebit v.5.0 Backup Software – 3 PC – Backup – CD-ROM – PC $79.95 Rebit 5 backup software is the safe, simple and smart way to protect your digital content. Whether you’re backing up to a USB drive or a network attached drive (NAS) Rebit 5 provides automatic, transparent and continuous backup. Every song you download is immediately backed up. Every picture you transfer from your digital camera is immediately backed up. And it all happens without you having to do a thing no DVDs to burn, no schedules to set and nothing to configure. Need to restore your computer? Simply start up your computer using the Rebit CD, click restore and relax. That’s it. You’re back up and running. Rebit 5 backup software means you never have to hassle with confusing configuration menus or options. Just install the software and you’re ready to go. If you want to know the status of the backup, just view the Rebit Data Health Dashboard. It provides real-time, single-screen, at-a-glance feedback. And with Rebit SmartSave storage management, you’ll never have to worry about running out of storage space. Rebit 5 backup software fully automatic system protection and hassle-free data recovery. |
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Sabio Storage CM404 4TB Network Attached Storage $549.99 Sabio’s CM404 is 4 bay wireless NAS appliance. The CM404 features hardware RAID acceleration and integrated LCD display for status information and easy management. Providing central digital storage, backup and sharing for networked desktops, laptops, net books and mobile devices; the CM404 is ideal for small office and home networks. Connecting wirelessly (802.11 b/g/n) for simultaneous connectivity for Windows, Macintosh and Linux users, the CM404 can be configured as a networked client or as an access point. Adding any size 3.5 SATA drive is fast and simple with innovative tool-less drive insertion and removal and with 4 drive bays the CM404 can seamlessly support up to 8TB with RAID 0, 1, 5, linear and JBOD support and features ultra quiet running. The CM404 is multimedia ready with built-in bit torrent, iTunes server and UPnP functionality. The CM404 ships with full backup software from Nero for automatic scheduled disk, file and partition level backup and recovery. |
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Sabio Storage CM404 6TB Network Attached Storage $599.99 Sabio’s CM404 is 4 bay wireless NAS appliance. The CM404 features hardware RAID acceleration and integrated LCD display for status information and easy management. Providing central digital storage, backup and sharing for networked desktops, laptops, net books and mobile devices; the CM404 is ideal for small office and home networks. Connecting wirelessly (802.11 b/g/n) for simultaneous connectivity for Windows, Macintosh and Linux users, the CM404 can be configured as a networked client or as an access point. Adding any size 3.5 SATA drive is fast and simple with innovative tool-less drive insertion and removal and with 4 drive bays the CM404 can seamlessly support up to 8TB with RAID 0, 1, 5, linear and JBOD support and features ultra quiet running. The CM404 is multimedia ready with built-in bit torrent, iTunes server and UPnP functionality. The CM404 ships with full backup software from Nero for automatic scheduled disk, file and partition level backup and recovery. |
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Seagate BlackArmor NAS 110 2TB Network Attached Storage $329.99 The BlackArmor NAS 110 server is a network attached storage solution designed to provide centralized storage, data backup and media streaming for up to 10 PCs. Help protect important data with automatic full-system backup, SafetyDrill+ bare metal recovery software and powerful hardware-based encryption. Perfect for when you need to: Store and access files from a central, secure location. Access and manage files remotely. Stream media to DLNA compliant devices or computers running iTunes software. Automatically perform full-system backups on network connect PCs. Secure files with hardware-based encryption. Share a USB printer with network connected PCs and Macs. |
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Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 2TB 10/100/1000 Ethernet USB 2.0 RAID Network Attached Storage $349.99 The BlackArmor NAS 220 server is a small-business-specific network attached storage solution designed to provide centralized storage and data backup, helping to deliver business continuity for up to 20 PCs. Automatically backup business-critical data with RAID 1 mirroring, full-system backup, SafetyDrill+ bare metal recovery software and powerful hardware-based encryption. Performance that Keeps Pace with Your Business The BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server makes no compromises when it comes to hardware, with Seagate Barracuda drives, 800 MHZ processor, 128 MB RAM and Gigabit Ethernet port, you will experience incredible performance including read speeds of up to 40 MB/s in RAID 1 configuration. The BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server includes two energy efficient, reliable Seagate hard drives, which are user-replaceable, allowing you to upgrade to larger capacity drives as your business grows. Expansion The two rear-mounted USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect external USB hard drives for additional storage, easily share a USB printer with your network connected computers or connect an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) to safeguard from power failure. You re in Control In addition to the included software, the web-based management interface and BlackArmor Discovery Tool are also straightforward to use. The BlackArmor Discovery Tool allows you to get up and running quickly by displaying all of the BlackArmor NAS products connected to your network. From the Discovery Tool, with a single click, you can view or map shared volumes to your computer, access the web-based management interface or back up the PC you are working from. The BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server can also be managed remotely with DDNS, which can be configured from the web-based management interface or backup. The BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server can also function as an FTP server, allowing remote access to files. Using the web-based manageme |
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Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 4TB 10/100/1000 Ethernet USB 2.0 RAID Network Attached Storage $549.99 The BlackArmor NAS 220 server is a small-business-specific network attached storage solution designed to provide centralized storage and data backup, helping to deliver business continuity for up to 20 PCs. Automatically backup business-critical data with RAID 1 mirroring, full-system backup, SafetyDrill+ bare metal recovery software and powerful hardware-based encryption. Performance that Keeps Pace with Your Business The BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server makes no compromises when it comes to hardware, with Seagate Barracuda drives, 800 MHZ processor, 128 MB RAM and Gigabit Ethernet port, you will experience incredible performance including read speeds of up to 40 MB/s in RAID 1 configuration. The BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server includes two energy efficient, reliable Seagate hard drives, which are user-replaceable, allowing you to upgrade to larger capacity drives as your business grows. Expansion The two rear-mounted USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect external USB hard drives for additional storage, easily share a USB printer with your network connected computers or connect an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) to safeguard from power failure. You re in Control In addition to the included software, the web-based management interface and BlackArmor Discovery Tool are also straightforward to use. The BlackArmor Discovery Tool allows you to get up and running quickly by displaying all of the BlackArmor NAS products connected to your network. From the Discovery Tool, with a single click, you can view or map shared volumes to your computer, access the web-based management interface or back up the PC you are working from. The BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server can also be managed remotely with DDNS, which can be configured from the web-based management interface or backup. The BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server can also function as an FTP server, allowing remote access to files. Using the web-based manageme |
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Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 4TB Network Attached Storage Server $899.99 The Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420 storage server is a complete, small-business-specific network storage solution designed to provide optimum uptime and data integrity to ensure business continuity for up to 50 workstations. Continuously and automatically protect business critical data with incremental and full-system backup, bare metal restore (full-system restore) and individual file to entire volume encryption. Enhance data integrity and/or performance with RAID 0/1/5/10 & JBOD configuration options. Access files securely over the internet from any popular web browser no special software required. Includes four energy efficient, reliable Seagate hard drives. All four drives are easily removable without tools and hot-swappable to optimize uptime and data availability. Backed by a 3-year limited warranty from Seagate, the world leader in storage technology. Centralized Network Storage Server for Small Business The Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420 is a small-business-specific network storage server designed to provide optimum uptime and data integrity for up to 50 workstations. Hardware, software and services are combined to provide a comprehensive solution for ensuring business continuity. Performance that Keeps Pace with Your Business The BlackArmor NAS 440 storage server makes no compromises when it comes to hardware, with 7200 RPM Seagate drives, 1.2 GHZ processor, 256 MB RAM and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, you will experience incredible performance including read speeds of up to 50 MB/s in RAID 5 configuration. The dual Gigabit Ethernet ports can also be connected to your network in tandem for port failover protection or use one for network connectivity and the other for NAS to NAS replication. The BlackArmor NAS 440 storage server includes four energy efficient, reliable Seagate hard drives, which are easily removeable without tools. Swapping a hard drive usually involves screws, a screwdriver and a little elbow g |
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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive – Blue $159.99 As the world’s most upgradable portable hard drive and the core of the GoFlex Storage System the GoFlex ultra portable drive gives you the flexibility you need to extend your digital life wherever you go.Automatic backups that are always secureWith the GoFlex ultra portable hard drive it’s easy to manage your backup schedules, encrypt your files, and view your drive’s statistics.Ensures automatic continuous backup of your dataSecures your backed up files and protects your privacy with powerful encryption softwareIncludes the Seagate Dashboard management tool for easy management of backup schedules, file encryption, and at a glance drive statistics, including available capacityFlexibility is built inSeagate has created the GoFlex Storage System which includes the GoFlex ultra portable drive to make it easy for you to upgrade your interface for faster transfer speeds, and access your content on your network, your TV, and everywhere you go.Offers upgrade cables and kits that make it easy to move up from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0, eSATA or FireWire 800 for up to 10x faster transfer speeds for your large files and HD moviesThe USB 3.0 cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 interfaces so you can access files from any PCExtends your digital life so you can access and share your files from anywhere by pairing your drive with the GoFlex Net media sharing deviceView your movies and photos on your TV your drive with the GoFlex TV HD media player. The 15mm thick drives dock directly into your GoFlex TV. 22mm thick drives can be attached via USB cable.Your standard GoFlex ultra-portable drive comes with a USB 2.0 or 3.0 cable to connect to your PC or Mac computer. You also have the option to purchase a drive only version that comes without the cable. Select the GoFlex ultra-portable drive drive only version if:You are already using a GoFlex ultra-portable drive and wan |
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Storage Networks Explained: Basics and Application of Fibre Channel SAN, NAS, iSCSI,InfiniBand and FCoE $81.23 All you need to know about Storage Area NetworksThe amount of data of an average company doubles every year. Thus, companies who own 1TB of data today will own 32TB in five years. Storage networks help to tame such data quantities and to manage this data growth efficiently. Since stored data and information are the biggest asset of any company, anyone who is involved in the planning or the operation of IT systems requires a basic knowledge of the principle and the use of storage networks.Storage Networks Explained   covers the fundaments, techniques and functions of storage networks such as disk subsystems, Fibre Channel SAN, Internet SCSI (iSCSI), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Network Attached Storage (NAS), file systems, and storage virtualization. Furthermore the authors describe the use of these techniques and how they are designed to achieve high-availability, flexibility, and scalability of data and applications. Additional attention is given to network backup and the management of storage networks. Written by leading experts in the field, this book on storage area networks is updated and fully revised.This book provides system administrators and system architects, as well as students and decision makers, with the tools needed for optimal selection and cost-effective use of storage networks.The Linux Journal awarded the first edition with the “Editor’s Choice Award 2005” in the category “System Administration Book.”Key features:Presents the basic concepts of storage networks, such as I/O techniques, disk subsystems, virtualization, NAS and SAN file systemsCovers the design of storage networks which provide flexible, highly-available, and scaleable IT systemsExplains the use of storage networks for data sharing, data protection, and digital archivingDiscusses management of storage networks using SNMP, SMI-S, and IEEE 1244</ |
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Storage Networks Explained: Basics and Application of Fibre Channel SAN, NAS, iSCSI,InfiniBand and FCoE $110 All you need to know about Storage Area NetworksThe amount of data of an average company doubles every year. Thus, companies who own 1TB of data today will own 32TB in five years. Storage networks help to tame such data quantities and to manage this data growth efficiently. Since stored data and information are the biggest asset of any company, anyone who is involved in the planning or the operation of IT systems requires a basic knowledge of the principle and the use of storage networks.Storage Networks Explained   covers the fundaments, techniques and functions of storage networks such as disk subsystems, Fibre Channel SAN, Internet SCSI (iSCSI), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Network Attached Storage (NAS), file systems, and storage virtualization. Furthermore the authors describe the use of these techniques and how they are designed to achieve high-availability, flexibility, and scalability of data and applications. Additional attention is given to network backup and the management of storage networks. Written by leading experts in the field, this book on storage area networks is updated and fully revised.This book provides system administrators and system architects, as well as students and decision makers, with the tools needed for optimal selection and cost-effective use of storage networks.The Linux Journal awarded the first edition with the “Editor’s Choice Award 2005” in the category “System Administration Book.”Key features:Presents the basic concepts of storage networks, such as I/O techniques, disk subsystems, virtualization, NAS and SAN file systemsCovers the design of storage networks which provide flexible, highly-available, and scaleable IT systemsExplains the use of storage networks for data sharing, data protection, and digital archivingDiscusses management of storage networks using SNMP, SMI-S, and IEEE 1244</ |
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Synology DiskStation DS212+ Network Storage Server – 2 GHz – USB, USB, eSATA, RJ-45 Network $420.99 Synology DiskStation DS212+ offers a high-performance, secure, and full-featured network attached storage solution that helps small and medium-sized businesses centralize backup, protect critical assets and share files quickly and efficiently. Synology protects your investment in the DS212+ with a 2-year limited warranty. |
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Using Sans and Nas $29.95 Data is the lifeblood of modern business, and modern data centers have extremely demanding requirements for size, speed, and reliability. Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) allow organizations to manage and back up huge file systems quickly, thereby keeping their lifeblood flowing. W. Curtis Preston’s insightful book takes you through the ins and outs of building and managing large data centers using SANs and NAS.As a network administrator you’re aware that multi-terabyte data stores are common and petabyte data stores are starting to appear. Given this much data, how do you ensure that it is available all the time, that access times and throughput are reasonable, and that the data can be backed up and restored in a timely manner? SANs and NAS provide solutions that help you work through these problems, with special attention to the difficulty of backing up huge data stores. This book explains the similarities and differences of SANs and NAS to help you determine which, or both, of these complementing technologies are appropriate for your network. Using SANs, for instance, is a way to share multiple devices (tape drives and disk drives) for storage, while NAS is a means for centrally storing files so they can be shared. Preston exams each technology with a vendor neutral approach, starting with the building blocks of a SAN and how they can be assembled for effective storage solutions. He covers day-to-day management and backup and recovery for both SANs and NAS in detail. Whether you’re a seasoned storage administrator or a network administrator charged with taking on this role, you’ll find all the information you need to make informed architectureand data management decisions. The book fans out to explore technologies such as RAID and other forms of monitoring that will help complement your data center. With an eye on the future, other technologies that might affect the architecture and management of the data center are explore |
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Western Digital 4TB My Book World II Network Attached Storage $560.99 With the double protection of two mirrored drives, My Book World Edition II is an extra safe place to create an automatic continuous back up all the computers in your network. Store all your digital media in one central location so everyone can securely access it, even remotely. Compatible with both Mac and Windows files. Automatic and continuous backup for all the computers on your network Now you can easily back up data from all your networked computers with the included continuous backup software. Set it and forget it; every time you save something it’s instantly and automatically backed up. The double-safe place for your data Using RAID mirroring technology, this system automatically and continuously maintains a second copy of your data for extra safe data protection. If one drive in this two-drive system ever fails, the system continues to run and your data is safe. How’s that for peace of mind? Centralized storage to share and stream all your family s digital content Built-in media server for streaming music, photos and movies to any PC, Mac, or DLNA certified multimedia device such as Playstation 3, Xbox 360 , wireless digital picture frames, and connected audio receivers. DLNA 1.5 & UPnP certified. Centralize your music collection and play from Macs or Windows PCs using iTunes software. Remote access Access your files anywhere, anytime using MioNet remote access technology from WD. Works seamlessly with both Windows and Mac computers Access and save files seamlessly from both your Windows and your Mac computers. Ideal for: Automatically back up data from all the PCs on your network to one central location Get double-safe data protection with dual-drive RAID 1 technology Centralize, share, and stream all your family s digital content Access your data anytime, anywhere |
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Western Digital My Book World Edition 2TB Network Attached Storage $225 My Book World Edition Home Network Storage makes it easy to set up a central storage location in your home that is compatible with both Mac and Windows files. Simply connect the drive to your network router and you’re up and running in just a few minutes. Use the included back up software to protect your family’s PCs with automatic and continuous backup plans. Store all your digital media in one central location so everyone in the family can have access to it. Remote access technology lets you securely access files from anywhere, anytime. Click here for video Keeping your family’s data safe If you’re the family Chief Technology Officer, you understand the importance of backing up photos, music, video and all the other files that are so important to your family, right? And maybe you’re the only one in the house that gets it. Now you don’t have to nag the rest of the family to back up, or chase down their computers to do it yourself. In just a few simple steps, you can set up automatic and continuous back up to the World Edition drive for all your family’s computers. Whew, okay, that’s done and now you don’t have nag anymore. Keeping the files on your laptop backed up without even thinking about it You’ve been out at Joe’s Coffee Shop writing your novel and now you’re home and you know you should back up your work. Sigh. With the My Book World Edition drive it’s no longer a chore, in fact, it’s easy. Just turn on your laptop and log into the home network. That’s it. Your files will be backed up automatically. It’s n |
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Western Digital ShareSpace 8TB 4-bay RAID Network Storage System $1309.95 The WD ShareSpace 4-bay Gigabit Ethernet network-attached storage system with a space-saving footprint and capacities up to 8 TB gives you the benefits of a big time data center without the need for a big time IT department. Perfect for centralizing data on a small office or home network. Features include RAID 0/1/5, MioNet remote access software, a built-in DLNA certified media server, Active Directory support and a download manager. Push a button to quickly transfer data from a connected USB drive. Centralize your music and video collections and stream to a Mac or Windows PC or UPnP AV certified players. Set up continuous backup for up to 3 computers in your network using the included automatic backup software. |
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ZyXEL NSA210 1-bay Network Attached Storage and Media Server $129.99 Turn your hard drive into an ultimate home media machine Zyxel s NSA210 is the Ultimate Home Media Machine. Not only the 2 Terabytes capacity* lets consumers dump every photos, video clips they downloaded to the box; It also able to perform scheduled download set by the users when they are not home! Packed by rich features, the NSA210 can automatically upload pictures and videso to flickr and Youtube; It also automatically download media files via FTP, Web, Torrent and RSS feed from remote sites. To share the media files with friends and families, NSA210 can do scheduled copying of media files to other Zyxel NSA series products on the Internet remotely. It is the indeed the ultimate Digital Home Media machine. Automatically upload photos and videos to flickr and YouTube Works as iTunes & Squeezebox server to share streaming music Built-in RSS client and server feature enables auto download and notification from remote websites Automatic Web/FTP/Torrent/e download without turning on the computer Complete Instant/ Schedule Backup Solutions protect your digital treasures Built-in hard drive bay turning your spare hard drive into a ultimate home media machine DLNA 1.5-certified server compatible with a wide range of media devices * depends on the hard drive chosen to put into the device Centralized Media Server for Multimedia Streaming The ZyXEL NSA210 1-Bay Digital Media Server supports high-volume hard disks of up to 2TB for home users, and its UPnP and DLNA 1.5-certified features make it easy to access, share and enjoy music and videos from any compatible media players. You can playback contents stored in the NSA210 through DLNA-capable digital media players, mobile phones, PDAs or game consoles. Working with ZyXEL’s DMA-2500 Full HD Digital Media Streamer, NSA210 allows you to stream high-definition contents everywhere for even better digital enjoyment. The |
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ZyXEL NSA221 2-bay Network Attached Storage and Media Server $159.99 Click and Play Intuitively, Make Your Media Alive Centralized media server for multimedia streaming The ZyXEL NSA221, DLNA 1.5-certified 2-Bay Media Server, supports multiple server technologies for multimedia sharing. Acting as an iTunes server, SqueezeCenter, personal blog and photo album server for PCs, laptops and SqueezeBoxes, the NSA221 can make it easy to stream and share music and photos. Through an enhanced online Package management, advanced users can easily choose their preferred applications online. The selected application software will be automatically downloaded from the ZyXEL website and install. It can save your storage capacity for applications you require and offer you the real-time application software support per your needs. Intuitive user interface integrated with media player With the user-friendly installation wizard, it’s easy and simple to manage and backup media files. Through an intuitive user interface integrated with the media player, you can play music and photo slide shows directly from NSA221. The NSA221 also allows you to create a music playlist and play it on the background for photo slide shows. A newly designed alphabetical search bar provides you a more convenient way to search files within thousands of songs, photos and videos stored in the NSA221. zPilot for media auto-classification with easy drag-and-drop The zPilot file auto-classification function of NSA221 enables you to easily store and manage media files through simple drag-and-drop operations. With the zPilot software installed through the NAS Starter Utility, you can drag one or more files/folders to the zPilot icon on the desktop, and the files/folders will be identified and delivered automatically to music, photo, video or other designated folders on NSA221; users can also easily check the upload status of data transmission. Online |
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ZyXEL NSA320 2-bay Network Attached Storage and Media Server $159.99 Powerful HD Multimedia Streaming at Fingertips!Superior performance for simultaneous file transfers and multiple HD streamsUp to 3x faster than our NSA221Faster data backup with NTFS support Intuitive user interface integrated with media player zPilot for media auto-classification by easy drag-and-drop Just click and select to easily enhance features for your network application needs Runs eMule/BitTorrent/ FTP/HTTP downloads independent of PC Advanced green NAS with Wake-on-LAN, power scheduling and hard disk hibernation for energy savings |
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ZyXEL NSA325 2-Bay High-Performance Digital Media Server and Network Attached Storage $249.99 Superior Media Server Brings HD Multimedia Enjoyment EverywhereMake NSA325 2-Bay Power Plus Media Server as your mobile cloud media center at home. The new mobile applications of NSA325 make it easy for you to backup, playback, and download files freely. Working with Dropbox, NSA325 can backup files and send torrents from yoour smartphones or tablet PC to your NSA325 virtually anywhereStreamingSuperior performance Powered by a 1.6 GHz CPU and 512 MB memory, the ZyXEL NSA325 2-Bay Power Plus Media Server provides faster multimedia streaming speed and sharing functions simultaneously to different UPnP- and DLNA-certified devices, such as Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 or DLNA TV in every room at home. Acting as an iTunes server, SqueezeCenter, personal blog and photo album server, the NSA325 makes it easy to stream and share multimedia contents on PCs, laptops and SqueezeBoxes.Intuitive user-interface Through NSA325 s intuitive user interface, you can quickly preview files through thumbnails and play photo slideshows directly from your Web browser. The NSA325 also allows you to create a music playlist and play it in the background for your slide shows.zMedia for in-home media playback on smartphones When you are at home, zMedia, a mobile App designed for your smartphones, allows you to not only play videos, photos and music stored in the NSA325, but also easily check NSA325 system, file download/upload status or configure your NSA325 remotely without powering up your PC or laptop.Sharing Share with your family over home network? Want to share the photos and videos taken in family trips or your children s birthday parties stored in your laptop or PC? Just store all of your favorite photos, music, videos from your PC to the NSA325, as your centralized digital media library, and your family can immediately access the files on their laptops and tablet PCs over your home ne |