HP StorageWorks NAS 8000 solutions provide easily managed network-attached storage (NAS) solutions in dedicated storage and SAN configurations for customers who require file-sharing flexibility. With an HP operating system optimized for file serving, NAS 8000 solutions attach directly to Ethernet networks, low maintenance, and high uptime. Cluster technology is available for environments requiring mission-critical access to data.The NAS 8000 solutions support Windows, UNIX, and Linux. They allow IT managers to increase departmental and site storage quickly and easily without bringing down servers or disrupting client access to network data. The solutions scale easily to tens of TB. They use hot swap fans, memory, and power supplies for increased availability. Network administration, user access, and storage configuration are all easily managed through the Command View NAS or command line interfaces. The NAS Data Path Manager enables management and control of the data paths.