Seagate Adds 3 BlackArmor External Storage Units

Back in March of this year, Seagate added a pair of new BlackArmor NAS devices to its growing portfolio, and now the company is issuing three more in the direction of small business owners. The firm's BlackArmor series is known for being all-business, and these two are no exception to that rule.


The newcomers include the BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server, the BlackArmor WS 110 external drive workstation and the BlackArmor PS 110 portable drive. The trio of units all sport automated full-system backup and SafetyDrill+ software, a bare metal recovery feature and AES 256-bit government-grade encryption.  For those unaware, SafetyDrill+ can create an exact copy of everything on your PC, thus protecting you from whole system crashes and data corruption.

The new units can be purchased between now and late July, with prices starting at $159.99 and reaching as high as $699.99. Full details on each are copied below.

Additions to the Seagate BlackArmor family:

• BlackArmor NAS 220 Storage Server: Delivering centralize network storage and secure remote access in a compact design, the BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server is a small-business-specific network attached storage solution designed to provide data protection for up to 20 PCs(1). With up to 4TB of shared storage capacity, the BlackArmor NAS 220 storage server can meet the needs of small offices and self-employed professionals as well as home networks.
• BlackArmor WS 110 Workstation External Drive: For small office, home-based professionals or remote staff, the BlackArmor WS 110 external drive is a powerful, complete and secure direct attached external storage and backup solution. The dual interface of eSATA and USB 2.0 provide quick access to data. With a piano black enclosure, the BlackArmor WS 110 external drive is designed to lie flat or stand vertically to blend seamlessly into a work environment.
• BlackArmor PS 110 Portable Drive: With the BlackArmor PS 110 portable drive employees who travel with business critical files can do so with the peace of mind that their backed-up data is protected. The business-grade backup application coupled with a reliable Seagate hard drive in an exceptionally slim, 12.5mm package, which makes the BlackArmor PS 110 portable drive a powerful storage solution for traveling professionals.
• Available in late July, Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220--$449.99 for 2TB and $699.99 for 4TB
• Available now, Seagate BlackArmor WS 110--$159.99 for 1TB and $309.99 for 2TB
• Available now, Seagate BlackArmor PS 110--$159.99 for 500GB