Freecom Technologies Network hard drive - Manual (Page 35)

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Chapter 11: FAQ
For the most recent list of FAQs, please visit http://www.freecom.com
General
1. What can Classic SL Network Drive be used for?
Classic SL Network Drive can be used with a variety of applications. It is ideal
for all users that cannot afford NAS systems, such as small to medium
businesses, SOHO (Small Office Home Office), workgroups, departments,
schools and public institutions. Classic SL Network Drive technology’s con-
venience and low cost provides the best storage solution for home / office
networking.
- Use as storage for Personal Computer and Home Networking (storing and
sharing files, backup / archiving, etc.)
- Expanding storage requirements.
- Business primary or secondary network storage.
- Public institution’s storage for data archives, disclosed data, backups, and
data conservation.
- Multimedia storage device (MP3s, Digital Photos, Digital Video).
- Multi-platform networking (Simultaneous use from Macintosh and Win-
dows)
- Non-PC / Non-Computing applications (security, CCTV, technograph re-
cording, MRI, entertainment).
2. How is Classic SL Network Drive different from NAS or SAN?
Classic SL Network Drive is a good alternative to NAS or SAN. Classic SL
Network Drive is much more cost-effective, efficient and easy to use. It is for
users looking for lower costs and storage associated with backup / archiving.
Although both Classic SL Network Drive and NAS are storage devices that are
implemented over a network, Classic SL Network Drive takes up less space
than NAS or SAN products. Classic SL Network Drive utilizes NDAS technol-
ogy - allowing it to connect the hard disk directly to a network without a
server. In NAS, the hard disk must be connected to a storage server, which
must also be connected to the network.
3 3 3 3 3. For NDAS mode, do I need drivers installed on each computer using
Classic SL Network Drive?
Yes, the drivers need to be loaded on each computer that want access to
Classic SL Network Drive. However, if you are using Windows Sharing, only
one computer will need the software installed. The other computers will not
need it.
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