KUL NAS: XigmaNAS

XigmaNAS has gone through several name changes throughout its lifetime, but it has always been the original open source NAS distribution. Originally called “FreeNAS” when development began in 2005, the project changed its name to “NAS4Free” in 2011 to avoid legal issues when iXsystems acquired the trademark to the “FreeNAS” name. In 2018, we were awarded our final, legally registered name, “XigmaNAS.”

• Web-based interface: XigmaNAS is powered by a fast, stable, and responsive WebGUI which allows the entire server to be configured and managed without the need to interact with the FreeBSD command line. Administrative tasks are simplified so users of all skill levels can manage their system with ease.
• Share data with any device: XigmaNAS supports sharing with UNIX-like, Apple macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android systems (and others that use compatible network protocols).
• Share data over any protocol: Some supported protocols include: CIFS/SMB (Samba), Active Directory Domain Controller (Samba), FTP/SFTP/FTPES, SSH, NFS v4.1, AFP, DNLA/UPnP, RSYNC, Unison, iSCSI (initiator and target), UPnP, Bittorent and Bridge, CARP and HAST protocols.
• Advanced storage features: XigmaNAS supports and recommends ZFS to ensure the integrity of your data, but also supports software RAID (0,1,5), JBOD, and UFS. Disk Encryption is also supported to keep your data secure. S.M.A.R.T. monitoring with email notifications can alert you about issues with your drives before they become a critical problem. XigmaNAS also supports advanced formatted drives using 4kb sectors.
• Virtualization host: XigmaNAS includes an integrated web-based Virtualbox host that can run virtual machines managed by phpvirtualbox.
• Boot options: XigmaNAS can be booted of from a LiveCD or LiveUSB, and optionally installed on Compact Flash, USB flash drive, SSD, Hard drive or a number of other bootable devices.
• Database: MySQL (via MariaDB) and phpMyAdmin are included.
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