FIler Definition: -Ashwin

Filer, is a storage device (cabinet) with an embedded processor and a "light weight" OS that exposes disk units to network-based clients (which are usually servers) . Clients that access NAS-based storage must also run some sort of redirector or client software that lets the OS see the NAS-based disk as locally attached storage.They are used in data sharing applications including the Internet, fibre channel SANs, and Ethernet LANs