SnapRAID vs XigmaNAS
A side-by-side look at SnapRAID and XigmaNAS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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XigmaNAS
Network & Admin
XigmaNAS is an open source Network Attached Storage (NAS) distribution based on FreeBSD. It supports sharing files over SMB, AFP, NFS, and iSCSI. It has a web-based interface for management and includes plugins and jail support.
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