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What is a NAS device

NAS which stands for network attached storage, is used for storing data on the network. Data on a network can be stored on USB, Disk drives etc. This method of storage is not network based. Users would need to manually copy the data to the storage device. A NAS device makes it possible to store and access data on the network. The NAS device has a network card, which is configured with an IP address, which can be used by users to access the same. Every user on the network can be configured with a unique username and password as well as associate it with groups on the NAS device. The below topology shows how a NAS is setup on the network. The use of NAS on a network makes it easier for users to store and access data, as compared to the traditional method of storing on USB, drives. Examples of NAS devices include