What's a Nas Hdd?
A Network-Attached Storage (Nas) Device Is a Data Storage Device That Connects to and Is Accessed Through a Network, Instead of Connecting Directly to a...
A network-attached storage (NAS) device is a data storage device that connects to and is accessed through a network, instead of connecting directly to a computer. ... The beauty of a NAS device is that it can be easily accessed by multiple people, multiple computers, mobile devices, or even remotely (if set up properly).
Can I use a NAS hard drive as a regular drive?
Yes you can use it as a regular desktop drive. A "NAS" drive is just designed to be left on 24/7 year-round. So it's built a little more robustly than a desktop drive. In other words, it's an enterprise drive, while a regular desktop drive is a consumer drive.
What is a NAS drive good for?
Instead, consider a good network-attached storage (NAS) device. As its name implies, a NAS is high-capacity storage that connects to your home or office network so that you and other users you designate can access your files from mobile devices and PCs without plugging in to the drive.
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