nas01

nas01 is a commonly used hostname for a network-attached storage (NAS) device in a local area network. The name is not standardized; "nas" signals Network Attached Storage and the numeric suffix "01" often indicates the first NAS in a sequence, used for organization in networks with multiple storage devices. In practice, nas01 is typically the addressable storage resource that provides centralized file access to users and applications over a network.

A NAS named nas01 usually offers file-sharing services such as SMB/CIFS for Windows and Samba-compatible clients, NFS for Unix-like systems, and sometimes AFP for older macOS clients. It may also expose block-level storage through iSCSI. NAS devices implement data redundancy through RAID configurations, snapshotting, and replication to other devices or locations to protect against drive failure and data loss. They are commonly managed through a web-based interface and can be integrated with directory services for user authentication and access control.

Key considerations when deploying a nas01 include capacity planning, performance requirements, and data protection strategies, such as regular backups and firmware updates. Security best practices involve changing default passwords, restricting administrative access, enabling encryption at rest where supported, and placing the device behind a firewall or on a separate network segment.

In usage, nas01 appears in network diagrams, inventory lists, and scripts as the canonical hostname of the primary NAS. Because host names are configurable, nas01 may refer to any NAS device in a given environment, and the specific features depend on the vendor and model.