The Main Differences Between NAS and SAN

The Main Differences Between NAS and SAN

1. NAS

   • Often used in homes and small to medium sized businesses.
   • Less expensive.
   • Easier to manage.
   • Data accessed as if it were a network-attached drive.
   • Easier to manage.

2. SAN

   • Often used in professional and enterprise environments.
   • More expensive.
   • Requires more administration.
   • Servers access data as if it were a local hard drive.
   • Requires more administration.