4.2. Comparison of Network-Attached Storage and Storage Area Networks

Chapter 3 described network-attached storage (NAS) in some detail. It is worthwhile comparing NAS and SAN basics before learning about the details of Fibre Channel SANs. Table 4.1 summarizes the similarities and differences between the two.

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