Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 ($400 Without HDDs)

Seagate Technology LLC introduced the BlackArmor NAS 400 network storage server, a secure, scalable and reliable 4-bay network storage enclosure designed for the growing storage needs of small businesses and households. This newest addition to the Seagate BlackArmor family of storage solutions allows customers to customize the box to meet their specific requirements and add more storage as needed. Available through Seagate and CDW, the BlackArmor NAS 400 server can be purchased for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $399.99.

The BlackArmor NAS 400 server gives customers the option to install the disk drives of their choice, selecting from an variety of Seagate-certified products including Seagate Barracuda low power drives, Barracuda 3.5-inch 7200 RPM drives or the new Barracuda XT hybrid drive for maximum performance. A scalable solution, the BlackArmor NAS 400 server allows customers to start by inserting one drive and add up to three more as their business grows.

Similar to Seagate’s other two-and-four bay NAS solutions,
the BlackArmor NAS 400 network storage server includes:

• Backup and protection tools for up to 50 network-connected PCs with incremental and full-system, automatic backup.
• User-configurable RAID 0/1/5/10 & JBOD capabilities, providing a variety of data protection options to help avoid data loss due to hard drive failure.
• Hot-swappable drives – no tools required.
• Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008 support.
• Secure remote access with intuitive, web-based management interface, allowing customers to designate user access manually or integrate with Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008.
• Windows 7 certification.
• Ability to centralize, stream and share media files and documents from computers on a network, share them with other DLNA compliant devices and computers on the network running iTunes software.
• Full system recovery of the operating system, programs and settings, in the event of a system crash or failure with SafetyDrill+ software.
• Event notification to help prevent and manage drive errors or disruption.
• Four additional USB ports to connect extra USB storage, share a USB printer or connect an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) to safeguard from power failure.
• A 3-year limited warranty.