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Clustered network attached storage (NAS) for SMBs

Should I use a clustered network attached storage (NAS) for my SMB?

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It depends largely on how important the availability of your data is to your business. If you can measure the cost of down time ($/hour), then compare this with the cost of a second controller for your NAS, or compare it with the cost of a 24/7 response support contract.

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This was first published in June 2009