This will actually take 5Tb drives as well, I\'ve upgrade 4 of mine with 5Tb drives

The new server from Seagate comes in a much lower price range, however, starting at just $400 (compared with $650 or more for the other two). On top of that it includes a powerful backup application, and has a Universal Storage Module (USM) slot that can be used withSeagate Backup Plus portable drivesto offer a quick offsite backup system.

If you\'re looking for a workhorse network-based storage server to use primarily for local backups and data sharing, the Seagate Business Storage NAS is a cost-effective choice. Those wanting to get more out of a NAS server should pay more forone of these alternatives.

USB 3.0 (2), Gigabit Ethernet (2)Dimensions (HWL)
9.4x9.7x14.8 inchesWeight (with four HDDs)
14.7 lbsFeaturesUniversal Storage Module (USM) slot, iSCSI, DLNA media server, remote access, Time Machine support (native)Software / Apps
Seagate NAS Discovery, Seagate BlackArmor Backup 2011; mobile apps for Android and iOS devices

The Seagate Business Storage 4-Bay NAS has a design typical of the average four-bay NAS server and somewhat resembles its predecessor, the BlackArmor 440. On the front, a big door opens up to four front-facing drive bays. Each of these bays has a tray that can be easily pulled out in case you need to install or replace the hard drives, and no tool is need for the job.

The server can host four standard SATA hard drives of any capacity, so with hard drives being as large as 4TB each, the new server can offer up to 16TB of raw storage space. The server itself is available from 0TB (diskless) up to 16TB, with the cost ranging from $400 to $1,500. It\'s the most affordable four-bay NAS server on the market right now.