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Network attached storage (commonly abbreviated to NAS) – are storage devices that can be accessed over a computer network (usually TCP/IP), rather than directly being connected to the computer (internal hard drives or external USB/SCSI drives). NAS devices enable multiple computers to share the same storage space at once.

These devices are assigned an IP address and can then be accessed by clients (PCs or laptops) via a server that acts as a gateway to the data (this server is within the NAS device and hence NAS devices are often referred to as NAS servers).

Some of the big advantages of NAS include the expandability; if you need more storage space, add another NAS device and expand the available storage. They also bring an extra level of fault tolerance to the network. Fault tolerant measures such as RAID can be used to make sure that the NAS device does not become a point of failure. NAS systems often contain more than one hard disk drive, often arranged into logical, redundant storage containers or RAID arrays for added redundancy/security – thus protecting data in the case of disk failure.

Benefits of NAS
Network Attached Storage (NAS) has emerged as a powerful, proven technology for storing data that needs to be shared in the office or the home. Network attached storage (NAS) devices enable home and business users to easily share large amounts of data in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

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If you are looking for a laptop that perfectly blends work with play then feast your eyes on the Acer Aspite 5741! Powerful and stylish, this laptop will suit both students and home users, giving you lightning fast performance in chassis that is designed to turn heads.

The Acer Aspire 5741 gives you the performance, graphics and communication tools to step up your digital entertainment, complete your daily computing tasks, and stay in touch with everyone you know, whether you’re at home or away.

Innovative design
The smart design of the Aspire 5741 offers a rugged yet stylish notebook. The unique mesh-patterned exterior not only looks great, but also protects against smudges and scratches.

High performance multitasking
Sporting a high-resolution 15.6″ widescreen LCD, the Aspire 5741 gives you the space to use multiple applications in separate windows at the same time. Whats more, a blazing Intel processor plus robust graphics solution handle your entertainment and work applications with ease. An ATI graphics card lets you take gaming and multimedia to the next level, while a large-capacity hard disk drive provides generous storage for all of your files.

Cinematic entertainment
Your favourite entertainment comes to life on the Aspire 5741! A cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio and 8 ms response time make visuals sharper and more colourful on the Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit display.

Complete connectivity
Stay connected via the latest communication technologies. Acer Video Conference, featuring the Acer Crystal Eye webcam, ensures quality video chats. A Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection enables wireless mobile Internet, and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR makes media sharing fast and easy.

The Aspire 5741G ships standard with a copy of the Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system.

The Acer Aspire 5741G-354G50Mnsk offers a sleek, comprehensive package to users looking for a notebook that can fulfil everyday tasks and pursue more resource intensive ones at the same time. With one of these on your desk you will enjoy the best of your music, movies games and the web, all at an unbeatable price. it’s an all-round impressive machine. The Aspire 5741G is a flashy multimedia powerhouse and available from WebAntics Online for R5662.29 Incl VAT.