Seagate Drops Big, Fat Storage on Small-Biz and Portable Peeps

by Josh on June 24, 2009 · View Comments

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Step back price conscious data storage shoppers. 3 new contenders in the NAS (network attached storage) market have risen from the tera-byte tundra of Seagate Technology. True, they’ll only store billions of files, instead of quadrillions, but for the price and features, I think you’ll be ok for a few months.

The Seagate BlackArmor brand splits off a 4TB shared storage solution for up to 20 PCs, an external model with up to 2TB, and a portable version, thinner than your wallet, with a mere 500GB. And besides all the data capcity, they’re pretty slick looking.

Why NAS?
These devices are simply an easy solution for small offices looking for an easy way to upgrade file storage. I’ve used Buffalo and Western Digital NAS Servers in the past and they make it extremely convenient to set-up home or office storage where data needs to be shared or archived.

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220–$449.99 for 2TB and $699.99 for 4TB (Available in late July)
Seagate BlackArmor WS 110–$159.99 for 1TB and $309.99 for 2TB (Available now)
Seagate BlackArmor PS 110–$159.99 for 500GB (Available now)

The Seagate WS-110 external (USB 2.0 or eSATA) drive capacities up to 2TB

via Engadget

Tagged as: back-up devices, external drive, nas storage device, seagate storage

{ 8 comments }

Rod_Uding June 24, 2009 at 6:51 am: Nice looking design and nice pricing also!
Marijn June 24, 2009 at 10:55 am: Isn't power usage important for these kind of devices?
Josh M June 24, 2009 at 11:02 am: Marijn, Marijn. you're getting all caught up in the practicalities. we don't need naysaying haha! yeah, it's going to be important. of course, it's always getting better right. we'll be able to run cars and cities off mobile phone batteries in the next 20-30 years.
Josh M June 24, 2009 at 11:04 am: The price is just incredible. I've talked to a few people looking at options for more storage. Bar cloud storage, getting a good NAS is a great option.
Marijn June 24, 2009 at 11:20 am: Just making a point here, I know your USA peeps and your hunger for energy

Or did you just installed your brand new seagate that you got for making this post? (I'm srry the spacenavigator scandal is still fresh haha )
Dave Moore June 24, 2009 at 1:31 pm: I was thinking about getting a Drobo, but this might change my mind.
Rod_Uding June 26, 2009 at 6:51 am: This would be nice to have once I get a desktop system. Right now I only have a laptop and need to get a small USB external drive for backups soon.
Rod_Uding June 26, 2009 at 11:51 am: This would be nice to have once I get a desktop system. Right now I only have a laptop and need to get a small USB external drive for backups soon.