NAS Knowledge Base

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) contains multiple drives and attaches directly to a computer system. Used primarily for file storage, RAID is perfect for handling large files required by video editors and audio engineers.

NAS (Network Attached Storage) is an appliance that connects via a network and provides file-sharing services. A NAS may contain multiple drives configured with RAID software, or simply contain a single drive.

Emergency Service is available for all types of data loss, including from enterprise systems such as NAS, SAN, VMware, and ransomware attacks.

Yes, if the NAS is based on RAID 0, 5, or 6, then the software can recover your data. You just need to specify the parameters, and if you don’t know them, then you can use the ‘Don’t Know start sector of drives’ feature.

Yes, Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices (also known as appliances, network drives, or personal cloud drives) are comprised of one or more drives and have the same limitations that servers do. NASs offer multiple functions including redundancy to protect data as well as data sharing capability. A built-in CPU inside the NAS devices make it appear as standalone server ready to use by individuals or groups.

As a standalone server, NAS devices can be used to implement network backups for multiple devices connected over a network. The only limitation is storage capacity, which can be remedied by upgrading to larger capacity drives as needed. While this is convenient, a NAS device should also have its own independent backup to easily restore critical data due to hardware failure, virus infection, or physical damage. NAS drives are more prone to catastrophic failures because they are being used in non-IT typical environments, and by non-IT experienced staff.