NAS Hard Drives

A NAS system is a storage device connected to a network that allows storage and retrieval of data from a centralized location for authorized network users and heterogeneous clients. This  is a file-dedicated storage device that makes data continuously available for employees to collaborate effectively over a network.

Any computer network has interconnected server machines and client machines that send requests to the servers

A NAS HDD is designed to run for weeks on end, while a desktop HDD can only read and write data for hours at a time. A NAS HDD is also built specifically for RAID setup. By combining multiple drives into one single logical unit, RAID configurations provide data redundancy, thus protecting data against drive failures.

When it comes to choosing hard drives for a NAS device, many users may pinch pennies and make do with lower-cost desktop drives. Some are probably not even aware that desktop drives are not designed for closely nested environments like a NAS. With greater reliability, NAS drives are particularly suitable for a NAS environment.

A NAS HDD is tailor-made for a NAS server, providing 24/7 operation with higher speeds.

Storage capacity, speed, and performance are not the only deciding factors when purchasing a NAS hard drive anymore. An ideal NAS HDD should meet the following requirements: higher workload rate and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), thermal control and vibration tolerance, and add-on services.

You should consider a NAS if you need to access files from more than one computer using the correct validated hard drives for their contionus operation.