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SnapRAID vs vNAS

A side-by-side look at SnapRAID and vNAS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

SnapRAID

SnapRAID

Backup & Sync

SnapRAID is an open-source backup program for disk arrays. It protects data on hard disk drives by generating parity information that allows recovery from up to six disk failures. It does not create copies of files, but relies on regular block-level snapshots to provide history.

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vNAS

vNAS

Network & Admin

vNAS is virtualized network-attached storage software that allows you to create a virtual SAN using the local storage in hypervisor hosts. It pools resources to create a shared storage platform accessible over a network.

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