Read this Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 Review to learn how you can replace or add to that Microsoft Windows Server, store huge amounts of data conveniently, even get started with iSCSI network storage for server virtualization.
I wanted to write a brief
Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 Review to highlight why I think this network attached storage device is an excellent addition to most any small business equipment rack.
This compact,
efficient, 1U NAS device can fit into your business network in a variety of ways.
First, you can completely replace a Microsoft Windows Server with the Netgear ReadyNAS 2100. Say goodbye to costly licenses, security threats and weekly patches and updates just to hope your data stays secure.
The ReadyNAS can function as your file server, print server, DHCP (network addressing) server and provide software and storage for individual PC backup. Software is even included to use for backing up workstations to the server.
Second, you can add a ReadyNAS 2100 to provide RAID data protection to large quantities of data. The X-RAID2 technology protects your business with a RAID5 like protection that offers additional benefits like upgrading disks without time consuming, risky, backup and restore.
Configurable with (currently) up to 8 terabytes of storage - four hard drives of 2 terabytes each, yields about 5.6 terabytes of RAID5 equivalent network storage.
Third, a NAS device like the 2100 from Netgear can be configured as an iSCSI target to store virtual machines; and can do so while simultaneously providing standard volumes.
Trying out server virtualization does not require an expensive, dedicated SAN storage unit when you have the ReadyNAS 2100 already.
What a versatile network storage device!
The Netgear is easy to setup, can be configured for more advanced functions if you desire, and there is a fantastic support forum for any questions or problems that arise.
This machine can sit in your data rack and just run, for the most part. Configure it with your email address to have it send you alerts when there is anything happen that you need to know about.
Backing up the data on the ReadyNAS can be done easily. Standard backup software on another workstation or server certainly can do the job, but you also have two other options not often found on NAS devices.
One is the option of backing up, automatically, to an attached USB external hard drive. The other is to take advantage of cloud based online backup with the built-in support for ReadyNAS vault, a subscription service available through Netgear.
Network storage is really becoming mainstream, and the cost is now affordable. No other unit offers such an amazing list of features and benefits at any price point that I am aware of.
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