Reviewer’s Guide: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440
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when three or more hard drives are present. For two-disk NAS 420 systems, Seagate
recommends RAID 1, in which contents of one drive are duplicated (mirrored) on the
second drive. Administrators should be especially aware that RAID 0 distributes data
across several disks in a way that yields improved performance, but that all data on all
disks is lost if any one disk fails.
High Security
With BlackArmor NAS, hardware-based encryption is possible for entire volumes,
folders, and even for an individual backed up file. This is accomplished with intuitive
software management for access control using a chipset that provides hardware
encryption. A bare metal restore and recovery CD to protect against data loss is
included. BlackArmor NAS supports HTTPS and allows for the import of an SSL
certificate to encrypt all communications with the device. HTTPS is fully support for
remote access via the free Seagate Global Access service.
Synchronization for Up to 50 Computers With BlackArmor Backup software, the
BlackArmor NAS delivers automatic and scheduled backup of business-critical data for
up to 50 networked computers on the 440/420 and up to 20 networked computers on the
220. This includes full-system backup and RAID options to provide duplication of data.
For any business with up to 50 computers, BlackArmor NAS is the perfect solution. The
NAS 440/420 ships with 10 client licenses and the BlackArmor NAS 220 ships with 5
licenses. However, additional licenses can be purchased through Seagate.com in 2 pack
and 5 pack bundles.
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Designed for Growth
Not everyone or every small business needs 8TB of storage, even if a portion of that
amount is set aside for overhead in a RAID array. Small businesses and self-employed
individuals can start with a two-drive 2TB configuration (BlackArmor NAS 420 with two
1TB drives), and add more drives as their businesses and storage needs grow. The
Seagate BlackArmor NAS family of servers offers the ability to scale from 2TB to 8TB.
Remote Access – Accessibility from Anywhere
When away from the office, BlackArmor NAS users can use the Seagate Global Access
service to access and share content securely from any Internet-connected computer. No
software needs to be installed. With this capability, companies can invite colleagues and
clients to access select files and folders without needing an FTP site, while keeping the
firewall intact and maintaining the security of the network.
PC and Macintosh Support
The Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440.420/400/220 network servers support Microsoft®
Windows® XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Apple® Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or later.
(The BlackArmor Backup software is not currently available for Mac OS.)
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Additional licenses are only available for use on products in the US.
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