Comparison b/w SAN and NAS

Comparison b/w SAN and NAS

1. SAN

   • High Performance
   • Low-Latency
   • May require a seperate Ethernet for file Traffic and to keep fibre channel network clear for better performance
   • SAN Volume appear and performs as if it were directly connected to Hard Drive
   • Ensures highest speed for media transmission
   • Can be scalled to the limits of the interconnect
   • Is of High cost
   • Administration Requirements Exists

2. NAS

   • FIle Based data storage
   • Simple to set-it up and deploy
   • Arranged in RAID order
     • Redundant Array of Independent Disks
   • Maintains their own IP
   • Sends and Recieves files by Ethernet
   • Ability to replace and upgrade Hardware
   • Inexpensive and automatic Backups
   • Can't scale after an Extent
   • Due to its Ethernet some packets may get delayed or may get lost
   • Latency can be an issue if the files are heavy