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What is the difference between NDAS and other network storage solution (NAS)
 
NDAS technology is the world's most advanced and smart network storage solution. Other competitor network storage solutions like NAS are still based on decade-old technology. Consequently, NDAS enables many advanced features and a higher performance standard which other solutions are not able to provide.
 
 
 
Core Merits of NDAS
 
Easy Setup
There is no need to configure TCP/IP settings. Just install the included driver and software and you are ready to use.
Easy Use
ShareDisk works just as your local drive. No complicated file sharing configuration is needed. Use ShareDisk just like your local drive over the network and save and share everything easily.
Scalability
ShareDisk is designed for expansion. Add additional ShareDisk to your network as your storage need grows. No complicated configuration is required. Plug additional ShareDisk to your network, now you are ready to use extra storage.
Professional Features
With two or more ShareDisks on the network, you can enjoy all the professional features like aggregation, mirroring, and striping. RAID features makes ShareDisk even more reliable storage solution for your Home and Office network.
Controlled Security
ShareDisk has unique security features attributed by its unique protocol. ShareDisk is invisible from Internet or to those who do not have its unique device ID.
 
 
 
 
NDAS vs NAS
NDAS system
NAS system
Next generation advanced technology
Based on old technology (PC file sharing)
Higher performance (up to 6 times faster)
Lower and limited performance
RAID, Aggregation, Mirroring, unlimited expansion
Not possible between multiple NAS systems
Simple, easy, no need IP setting
Complex, difficult, IP setting, DHCP setting required
Strong security (Limited to local network, safe from internet hacking)
Weak security (Open to the Internet)
Block level storage (user has full control of storage)
Folder sharing (users can not format, partition or choose other file systems, etc.)
Multimedia application, most suitable for
multi-media
Can not support enough performance for multimedia
Consumer electronics compatibility
More difficult to use with consumer electronics
Cost-effective, simple structure, fewer sources of problems
High cost, complex structure, more sources of problems
 
 
 
NDAS vs Mini-NAS Comparison
 
Category
 
 NDAS
Mini-NAS
Network Ability
Yes
Yes
Direct connection for direct file transfer
Yes
USB 2.0
No
Mini-NAS must be connected to a network to access any files.
Installation
No DHCP or TCP/IP settings required.
Drivers must be installed to all clients.
One time DHCP, TCP/IP settings required.
Usage
User Friendly
ShareDisk appears in a PC just like an ordinary internal drive.
Configuration for networking is Required. (usually done automatically via software)
Security
High
Fundamental access control options : 
No Access / Read Only / Full Access
 
Security through directory and file  level.
Low
No fundamental access control
 
 
Security through directory level.
Mirroring / RAID 0 / RAID 5
Yes/ Yes / Yes
No / No / No
Performance (Gigabit Test)
40-60 MB / s
 
Fast file transfer, even when multi-users have access .
5-13 MB / s
Performance drops when multi-users access Mini-NAS storage.
Expansion
Easy / Unlimited
Just plug in additional ShareDisk to the network. ShareDisk's Bind Manger will configure in few minutes.
Hard / Limited
Requires advanced and complicated configuration to expand storage. For each expansion of the storage, new configuration is required.
Maintenance
ShareDisk GUI
Web Interface
Web Interface.
 
Application
Simple network storage for documents, digital photos, and backups.
 
Yes
 
Yes
Multimedia
Excellent performance for multimedia storage and sharing. Suitable for network jukebox or Media-Server.
Not suitable for multimedia.
DVD quality Video files cannot be streamed over network due to slow performance.
/ Multimedia  file transfer & sharing
 / Video Streaming
 / Multiple User Video Streaming
Fast
High Quality Streaming
Up to 20 users
Slow
Low Quality Streaming
No
 
 


 
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