5 Reason why you should choose FreeNAS

There are many NAS system available out there ranging from free to paid version. FreeNAS, Openfiler, OpenMediaVault and Rockstor are the most popular NAS system available for free. There are many reasons why most users choose FreeNAS among the others. I will summarize them in to top 5 reasons why you should choose FreeNAS.

1. FreeNAS has all features you need

Compared to any other NAS system, FreeNAS give you the most advanced options. You can easily build a powerful server with all network services included such as:

• Domain Controller feature
• iSCSI Target Server
• FTP Server
• Amazon S3 storage object connector
• SMB/CIFS 
• NFS
• Rsync, and many more

On the other NAS system, you will miss some services. For example, OpenMediaVault lacks iSCSI Target server service. 

2. Virtual Machine and Jails Support

You may not need the Virtual Machine to be installed on your NAS system but if you have a powerful server, the Virtual Machine support is a benefit. FreeNAS 11.0 supports Virtual Machines where we can install multiple OS'es to FreeNAS. 

3. Great Disk Management

FreeNAS disk management will take you to the next level. You can easily configure your hard disks with the latest technology. We can easily take periodic snapshots, import disk and import volume easily from the web GUI.

4. Modern, Easy to use Web GUI

FreeNAS 11.0 has a redesigned Web GUI. Its modern, easy to use and pretty stable even it still in Beta version. Meanwhile the previous web GUI also works like a charm. Managing your server now even easier, accessible from anywhere and any device. 

FreeNAS 11.0 New upcoming UI

5. Stable

You can rely on FreeNAS for your enterprise network. FreeNAS team also sell FreeNAS certified hardware/server if you need a well tested hardware for your network.

Bottom Line

FreeNAS has become the most advanced NAS system. Its free, easy to manage and has many features you need for your network.