When enterprise NAS is enough
NAS platforms such as QNAP or Synology work well for file sharing, backup targets, surveillance storage, and even mid-scale VM storage with snapshots and replication.
Small to mid-sized teams often operate NAS without full-time SAN specialists, at lower TCO.
When SAN / all-flash is required
SAN fabrics (FC/iSCSI) matter when you need consistent latency for many hosts, database clustering, or sustained high IOPS.
Dedicated switches, zoning, and operational skills must be included in total cost of ownership.
Hybrid approach
Many organizations use NAS for files and SAN for databases — we help design tiering and backup policies across both.
Frequently asked questions
Can NAS run production databases?
Mid-scale deployments with measured IOPS can use enterprise NAS with iSCSI/NFS for VMs. Mission-critical low-latency databases often stay on SAN or dedicated all-flash.
