Direct-attached storage (DAS), consisting of hard drives or SSDs connected directly to a PC, offers quick access to your files. However, there are scenarios where you might want that storage accessible over a network, especially if you’re building a smart home. Whether you need access from another room or wish to share it among multiple computers, transitioning from DAS to network-attached storage (NAS) becomes necessary.
Recently, I reviewed the TerraMaster Hybrid D8, a versatile DAS unit that supports up to eight drives and offers RAID capabilities. It can connect SSDs, NVMe drives, and traditional hard drives, making it a robust storage solution. But what if you want to make such a device and its storage available on your network?