Network-Attached Storage: No-Nonsense File Server

摘要

A network-attached storagern(NAS) drive is a dedicated storage device that uses its own operating system and software to provide centralized storage and file sharing over a computer network. Think of it like a file server, except it doesn't need a dedicated computer that's attached to the network. A NAS drive has an Ethernet connection, and you plug it directly into your network router.rnNAS prices have come down to almost standard external hard-drive levels, so if you've thought about sharing one hard drive among multiple Macs or buying an external drive for each, a NAS drive may be more convenient and cost-effective.