Using a Combination CD DVD Server, iSCSI and NAS Device

In the past, different types of networked storage devices sometimes required different types of networks entirely. SAN storage, for example, allows devices to recognize remote storage as a local device, which allows for block-level file transfers and for certain types of functionalities. NAS storage has a significant price advantage and allows very fast and efficient file sharing. CD and DVD servers allow users to make use of the same data CDs at the same time and come with important enhancements such as seat license management and so forth.
Today, NAS, iSCSI devices and CD DVD server devices can be combined on the same network and, in some cases, on the same device. This carries with it several advantages, primarily in the area of flexibility. Because of the advances in SAN technology, it's no longer required that every device that uses this protocol be on a specific type of network. Many businesses may not need a dedicated appliance for iSCSI storage and can benefit significantly from combining this device with other devices.
A CD DVD server is vital for many different types of businesses. The benefits are myriad, but the fact that these servers can distribute information on optical storage devices to many different computers at once is one of their primary devices. In some cases, information is distributed in CD or DVD format and putting it on an NAS device may not be feasible. This makes the CD DVD servers invaluable options. They also make excellent choices for upgrading systems and for installing new software as the original CD doesn't have to be carried from place to place and, thus, the chances of it becoming physically damaged are greatly reduced.
While network attached storage devices are very popular, some networks need iSCSI for some of their hardware but also need NAS for other tasks. This is where combination devices are very strong. They allow users to take advantage of NAS while allowing more complex tasks to be provided for by the iSCSI device.
There are some software and hardware developments that have been made in the last decade that have made all of these types of storage very affordable and more reliable. Whatever a business may need out of their NAS or iSCSI storage solutions, those functions can oftentimes be combined into one device that makes working with the data much easier than it was in the past and that provides better functionality