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Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 & 420
$800.00
Released February, 2009
The Pros:Easy to use and set up. 3-year limited warranty. LCD screen displays a variety of important information from drive temperatures, drive and fan health, LAN port configuration etc...
The Cons:Download service must include TORRENT client. High price for the majority of consumers. Display stays lit all the time.
The Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 and 420 are network-attached storage devices, available in capacities ranging from 2 TB to 8 TB, designed for small to medium-size businesses. Utilizing an ethernet interface, each model holds data and conducts automatic backups for up to 50 workstations.
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The NAS 420 features 2TB of storage, with drives installed in two of four bays; the 440 is available in 4, 6, and 8-TB models, with all four bays filled. The drives are user-replaceable, and each model features four USB ports which enable printers and additional hard drives to be added to an office network. The NAS 440 and 420 also support DLNA media streaming and Microsoft Active Directory.
Features
- Network-attached storage
- 2-8 TB
- Ethernet interface
- Supports up to 50 workstations
- RAID 0/1/5/10, JBOD configurations
- Built-in LCD
- Adjustable data encryption
- Browser-based internet access to data
- User-replaceable drives
- 4 USB ports
- DLNA, iTunes media streaming
- Microsoft Active Directory support
- FTP server functionality
User Reviews (8)
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LCD screen displays a variety of important information from drive temperatures, drive and fan health, LAN port configuration etc...
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DLNA and iTunes server capable
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easy to remove and replace the cooling fan
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4 USB ports for adding external storage or connecting wired-only printers
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quality build - thick metal walls
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external power supply - keeps device cooler
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fast at building RAID configurations
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Download service must include TORRENT client
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high price for the majority of consumers
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display stays lit all the time
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display is very basic and old school
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DLNA compatibility is VERY weak. Not really useful.
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Media Server configuration is basic and not flexible
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Downgrade for firmware is not supported.
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Support found to be lacking
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Media server functional is broken
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HDD trays are made by plastics. One of four broke right after first use.
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not available without drives
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