Seagate has introduced the BlackArmor NAS 400 network storage server, a scalable 4-bay network storage enclosure designed for the needs of small businesses and households.
The company said that its new offering allows customers to customise the box to meet their specific requirements and add more storage as needed.
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 Barracuda low power drives, Barracuda 3.5-inch 7200 RPM drives or the new Barracuda XT hybrid drive.
According to Seagate, the BlackArmor NAS 400 network storage server includes backup and protection tools for up to 50 network-connected PCs with automatic backup; user-configurable RAID 0/1/5/10 & JBOD capabilities; hot-swappable drives; Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008 support; and remote access with web-based management interface that allows customers to designate user access manually or integrate with Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008.
In addition, the network storage server features four additional USB ports to connect extra USB storage; Windows 7 certification and event notification to help prevent and manage drive errors or disruption.
Seagate said that BlackArmor NAS 400 has the ability to centralise, stream and share media files and documents from computers on a network. It allows to share them with other DLNA compliant devices and computers on the network running iTunes software.
It also features full system recovery of the operating system, programs and settings, in the event of a system crash or failure with SafetyDrill+ software.
