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August 21, 2024

Built-in Network Attached Storage (NAS) at the edge for your business storage

Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a storage device connected to a network that provides data storage and can be accessed by a number of users and client devices over LAN or WAN. The biggest advantage of NAS devices is their adaptability and scalability. SMOAD NAS-attached router offers total control, and due to its pricey nature, it is recommended that users store only frequently accessed data. Statistics reveal that the global NAS market size is expected to surge from $26 billion to $82.9 billion in 2030.

Enterprises are moving to NAS and object data to the cloud to enhance agility, cut costs, and boost productivity. Because they are keyboard-based and without displays, NAS devices are easy to manage and configure using browser-based software. Earlier, businesses used to set up and manage thousands of file servers. However, with SMOAD NAS attached, the router enables local access via LAN, and only in the event that the device gets faulty does the cloud NA take over. This has become a more easy, flexible and scalable solution for business.

Enterprise storage has transformed rapidly with cloud-based infrastructure, but experts question the cloud-only approach. Enterprise-level NAS in hybrid cloud setups is proving to be promising for companies that require a strong foundation that is primarily in the local storage and failing over to the cloud.

What are the applications of NAS devices?
NAS devices can be used for various applications and use cases. Some of them are listed below:

  • NAS devices facilitate a centralised platform for sharing and storing files across the network. This improves collaboration, allowing employees to access shared files irrespective of location.
  • Ideally, router-based NAS has many built-in redundancy features that offer excellent data protection as well during accessible it through Internet from remote sites.
  • Disaster recovery is another worthwhile feature of SMOAD’s built-in NAS router. Features like replication and snapshots allow for quick data restoration, reducing downtime and data loss caused by hardware failure, natural disasters, or cyberattacks. SMOAD router-based NAS provide protection, as they come with firewall capabilities like URL filtering, end-end encryption & authentication to not be exposed to Internet attacks.
  • SMOAD Edge built-in NASs are used to host business applications similar to how you use a server. SMOAD NAS Router can handle heavy traffic and can support multiple connections. Moreover, they are suitable for running enterprise-level applications that call for high performance and availability.
  • Virtualisation software providers support NAS. Virtual machines can be enhanced by adding RAM to your device and proper configuration.
  • SMOAD In-built NAS can work as dedicated file servers, providing a high-performance, high uptime of network, stable environment suitable for businesses with expansive user bases that need concurrent access to shared files.
  • SMOAD NAS router facilitates long-term storage and archiving. They help with on-premises archival data and reduce recovery time when retrieving from backups.

Tips to choose enterprise NAS device
There are many factors to consider while choosing an enterprise NAS device. Check out the following:

  1. Storage capacity: Decide on the storage required for your enterprise’s current and projected growth. The number of drives, the total shared volume created, and the striping scheme define storage in a NAS system. The striping scheme indicates the data stored and the kinds of redundancies. It is also called RAID levels and is specified as RAID 0,15,6, etc.
  2. Speed of data access: How quickly data is accessed from a NAS device is crucial. SMOAD NAS router can directly access your LAN and enable a direct Ethernet connection along with 4G-LTEs / 5G network for better uptime. Small business or home users can use entry-level NAS systems with a gigabit Ethernet connection (1GigE). For medium and large enterprises, frequency and intensive data access are the needs of the hour. Higher capacity Ethernet connections are available from vendors to satisfy the needs of large enterprises. There are vendors who offer 2.5Gbs pr 5GB/s connections, but it requires compatible network switches, expansion cards and USB adapters.
  3. Scalability: SMOAD router-based NAS can grow with your business. You can enable LAN, WAN, 4G/5G, and Security to expand your NAS accordingly.
  4. Backup and data protection: NASs come with a good backup strategy to the cloud to tackle all kinds of disruptive events.
  5. Total ownership cost: Do not limit your investment to the initial purchase; there is more to it. You have to buy hard drives, solid-state drives, and other devices to complete a setup.
  6. Vendor support and warranty: The NAS device comes with support and a warranty from the vendor. Although it is a complex technology, the devices are user-friendly.

It is easy to connect your enterprise NAS to the SMOAD router On-Prem /Cloud. With SMOAD NAS, you can devise a storage system exclusively for your organisation that is completely accessible from anywhere over an Internet/WAN with complete Security in place. For more information on NAS, contact SMOAD for a demo.