FAQ
Chapter 11: FAQ
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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).
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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
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. 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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