The following trends have been observed in the evolution of NAS operating systems over the last couple of years: Lime Technology's unRAID is a Linux-based embedded NAS OS that belongs to the latter category. While NAS4Free, FreeNAS and Rockstor are free open source solutions, Windows and its server variants are paid options. Some of the popular operating system options for DIY NAS units include Windows and its server variants, NAS4Free, FreeNAS, Rockstor etc. On the DIY front, consumers can go for a dedicated NAS build or re-purpose an existing PC. QNAP and Synology have been at the forefront of bringing new features to COTS NAS units. There are plenty of excellent COTS NAS vendors in the market, including, but not restricted to Asustor, QNAP, Seagate, Synology and Western Digital.
Most businesses go for a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) unit, while enthusiasts and home users can go for either COTS or do-it-yourself (DIY) units. Consumers looking for network-attached storage have plenty of options.
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