Server Type 5 of 8 — Storage / NAS
Storage NAS Server Setup
High-capacity NAS / object storage for backups, media, and archives. Scalable from 1TB to 100TB+.
Storage Server Features
Enterprise-grade storage for backups, media, and compliance archives.
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NAS Storage
Network-attached storage with NFS, SMB, AFP protocols.
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Object Storage
S3-compatible object storage (MinIO) for apps.
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Encrypted Storage
AES-256 encryption at rest for sensitive data.
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RAID Support
RAID 0/1/5/6/10 for redundancy and performance.
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Snapshot Backup
ZFS snapshots with instant restore from any point.
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Remote Access
Access files via web, FTP, SFTP, or mounted drive.
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Storage Analytics
Usage, performance, and health monitoring.
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Access Control
User-based permissions, quotas, and audit logs.
💰 Business Impact
Sell storage as a service — ₹50-500/TB/month recurring revenue.
Backup hosting for clients — corporate clients pay premium for offsite backup.
Technical Specifications
- ZFS / Btrfs / XFS filesystems
- S3-compatible object storage (MinIO)
- RAID 0/1/5/6/10 hardware or software
- NVMe cache with HDD bulk storage
- 10GbE / 25GbE network
- Automatic snapshot with retention
- Offsite replication to remote location
- SMART monitoring and alerts
Storage Use Cases
- Website and database backups
- Media storage for video/photo agencies
- Compliance archives (GST, legal documents)
- CCTV footage storage (30-90 days)
- Object storage for cloud applications
- Personal / business cloud drive
- Machine learning dataset storage
- Database snapshots and disaster recovery