A company's file server is running out of storage due to increased data needs. The server currently has a solid state drive which provides quick data access. The company wants to expand its data storage capacity without compromising on data reliability and access speeds are not the top priority. Which upgrade option should be chosen to meet these requirements?
External drive with equivalent capacity to the current drive
NAS-rated HDD with quadruple the capacity of the current drive
Choosing a 'NAS-rated HDD with quadruple the capacity of the current drive' is the right answer because NAS (Network Attached Storage) drives are optimized for use in servers where data reliability and continuous operation are crucial. They provide large storage capacity at a cost-effective price, compared to solid state drives. An 'External drive with equivalent capacity to the current drive' would not provide a significant space increase. The 'Thumb drive with minimal capacity' would be inappropriate, both in terms of reliability and capacity for server use. 'Dual capacity solid state drive' would offer less additional space than the NAS-rated HDD and would cost more for the amount of storage provided.
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