Network-attached storage (NAS) is a file-level storage server connected to a computer network that provides data access to multiple clients. A NAS device is a purpose-built appliance — typically a compact box containing one or more hard drives arranged for redundancy (RAID) — that exposes shared storage over standard network file protocols such as NFS, SMB, or AFP. Unlike general-purpose servers, NAS devices are optimized specifically for file serving and are usually administered through a web interface rather than a keyboard and monitor.
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The home uses a QNAP NAS for bulk file storage and backup. It is accessible to all devices on the home network as a shared network drive.