Network Attached Storage

<networking, storage> (NAS) Fixed disks, RAID arrays, and magnetic tape drives connected directly to a Storage Area Network (SAN) or other direct network connection. This is in contrast to a file server where the peripherals are connected to the network via a computer (the server).

Nearby terms:
Network Address Translator « Network Administrator « Network Application Support « Network Attached Storage » network byte order » network card » network closet