• Increase file storage space with a Network-Attached Storage device.open hard disk image by Aleksandar Jovanovic from Fotolia.com
  
  Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices are computers that reside on a network and provide file-level services to other computers on the network. NAS devices are used expressly for file storage and users can read, modify and delete the stored files depending on the users' access and privilege level on the network. NAS devices range from small home-use devices to large devices suitable for use on business networks.
  
  

Linksys by Cisco Media Hub 410 1TB

• The Linksys by Cisco Media Hub 410 1TB is a NAS device suitable for home network file storage. This NAS offers one terabyte of storage space in a single hard drive and has an interface that allow users to play multimedia files on their PCs over the network. Secure Digital, Memory Stick and CompactFlash card slots are present on this device allowing easy transfer of photos and videos to the NAS. The list price of this device is $429.00 as of 2010.
  
  

Buffalo Technology LS-WS NAS

• The Buffalo Technology LS-WS is another NAS device designed for home use. This NAS provides one terabyte of data storage on one 5,400 rpm hard drive. Memeo Autobackup software is included to assist in PC backups. The Buffalo Technology LS-WS NAS has gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces for network connectivity. This NAS is compact in size and has a list price of $249.00 as of 2010.
  
  

HP MediaSmart Server LX195

• The HP MediaSmart Server LX195 NAS provides 640 gigabytes of storage on one 7,200 rpm disk drive. Four USB connections are provided and can be used for additional storage if desired. A gigabyte Ethernet interface provides network connectivity. The HP MediaSmart Server LX195 has FAT32 file support and can be used as a print server. A McAfee Antivirus trial is included with the purchase of this NAS. The list price for this device is $349.00 as of 2010.
  
  

Western Digital ShareSpace

• The Western Digital ShareSpace NAS has four drive bays and offers four terabytes of storage across four hard drives. Multiple RAID options are available with this NAS. Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces are integrated into the device. The use of 7,200 rpm hard drives provides quick data access and is suitable for use on a business network. The Western Digital ShareSpace weighs just under 11 pounds and lists for $639.99 as of 2010.
  
  

Synology Disk Station DS209+

• The Synology Disk Station DS209+ NAS device has two hard drive bays and can provide up to four gigabytes of space if two gigabyte SATA hard drives are installed in each bay. This NAS has three USB interfaces and wireless support for networking built in. DLNA/UPnP Media Server software is included and allows for the NAS to be used as a multimedia server in a home theatre system. This NAS offers local and network backup solutions and supports EXT3, EXT4, FAT32 and NTFS file systems. This NAS is capable of providing storage functions on a business network. The list price for this device is around $399.00 as of 2010.