Network-Attached Storage (NAS) separates storage resources between network and application servers so as to simplify storage management and improve reliability.

A NAS device attaches directly to an existing LAN. A file system is located and managed on the NAS device with data being transferred to clients via industry- standard network protocols (TCP/IP) using industry-standard file-sharing protocols. Such data-management capability or "intelligence" of a NAS device allows true data-sharing among clients with uniform networks. The Network-Attached Storage as well as general File-Sharing is optimized for Pre-Press and Image Design applications.