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Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 4TB (ST340005LSA10G-RK/ST340005LSD10G-RK)

 

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  • User Score (98)
    5.9 5.9 from 98 reviewers
  • Expert Score (5)
    8.0 8.0 from 5 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    9.2 9.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (14)
    9.1 9.1 from 14 reviewers
  • Features (8)
    7.6 7.6 from 8 reviewers
  • Ease of use (9)
    9.1 9.1 from 9 reviewers
  • Performance (17)
    9.0 9.0 from 17 reviewers
  • Overall quality (6)
    6.4 6.4 from 6 reviewers
  • Ease of setup (8)
    9.8 9.8 from 8 reviewers
  • Customer support (2)
    8.5 8.5 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Testfreaks blog

    Testfreaks blog
    9.0/10
    22 August 2009

    The Seagate NAS 220 is a wonderful system for the home or small business user, I’ve got it hooked up to my main system and my netbook right now so I’ve got backup abilities for them and easy off-site access as well to all Read more

    • +Easy to use, +Well made, quiet, +Easy off-site access with free Global Access account, +Relatively fast, +Tons of features
    • Ran into problem with BlackArmor Backup not seeing the box

  2. maximum pc

    maximum pc
    8.0/10
    23 March 2010

    If you don’t need a lot of storage, Seagate’s diminutive BlackArmor NAS 220 can be tucked into a bookshelf or the even the corner of your desk where it will quietly serve the needs of a small office or workgroup with as Read more

    • Relatively fast read speeds; useful software utilities; integrated iTunes and DLNA media servers; quiet.
    • Small capacity; no integrated BitTorrent client; no eSATA port.

  3. Wired

    Wired
    12 January 2010

    Keeping files on a half dozen different computers scattered around the house doesn’t make a lot of sense. For many homes (and small offices), it’s a better idea to centralize things on a network-attached storage device,... Read more

    • Up to 4 terabytes of easily accessible storage. Basic setup takes less than five minutes; ships preconfigured with most-commonly used settings. Default RAID 1 design means data is secure right out of the box. Small and uno...
    • Management console could be (a lot) friendlier, especially for novices. No wireless. )

  4. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    1 July 2009

    A sexy, slim design and backup software set make a compelling argument for the Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 external hard drive. We like the unique Try and Decide feature preloaded on the drive, and the throughput speed scores... Read more

    • Data transfer speeds top the competition; slim profile; preloaded backup software; generous 5-year warranty; 256-bit security encryption.
    • No FireWire port; other drives charge less per gigabyte.

  5. SmallNetBuilder

    SmallNetBuilder
    16 October 2009

    Two drive RAID 1 NAS with encrypted volume support, lots of backup options, media servers and secure web-based remote access. Read more

    • Good value ($ / capacity), 5 Windows client licenses for full-featured backup software, Secure web-based remote access
    • No Logging, No MacOS backup client or Time Machine support, No RAID migration / expansion, Slow USB backups, No eSATA support

  6. expertreviews.co.uk

    8.0/10
    3 April 2011

    Lots of storage at a low price, but make sure you can live with its limitations before you buy. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Great solution for home data protection!!!

    Bestbuy
    10/10
    Reviewer: Sacalait, Bestbuy
    21 September 2011

    I use the BlackArmor NAS to back up all my PC and laptops at home, plus to stream iTunes muisc. Now I have all my music, pictures, and videos in one place protected by RAID 1 disk mirrorring. Read more

    • Great price for the storage size and mirrorring.
    • User guides could be better laid out.

  2. Do your homework before purchasing

    Amazon
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Tee4me, Amazon
    4 June 2010 See Product at Amazon ($279.99)

    As another reviewer pointed out, this Seagate version of the BlackArmor IS NOT the same as the Maxtor BlackArmor. Seagate bought out Maxtor but didn't continue the BlackArmor legacy exactly the same as Maxtor. Read more or see product

  3. "Worthless piece of junk."

    CNET
    1.0/10
    Reviewer: ITAdmin12, CNET
    24 September 2010

    Bought this drive based on early product reviews, and will never read a CNET tech review again. This thing has crashed on me twice, requiring a restore both times. Read more

    • Works great for about three to four months
    • Works for about three to four months.

  4. Buyer beware

    Newegg
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: DB, Newegg
    30 July 2010

    This could be a great device if it was faster and more reliable. Unfortunately, it's just another example of how everything is made today: cheap, cheap, cheap. The only emphasis is on cutting cost. What a shame. Read more

    • Many good features for a good price if it worked. Seagate's tech support and warranty support is very good (except for the refurb issue, see Cons below).
    • I shouldn't have to use their warranty support so much. I've had lots of problems with these things. I had 2 hard drives fail in the first unit so they replaced the entire thing. The replacement they sent me wouldn't even ...

  5. Works great! EZ to use.

    Dell
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: DTucker, Dell
    30 January 2011

    I have been running this NAS (in raid 1) for about 3 weeks now and I am loving it. So easy to use. Works fine with XP and Windows 7. The print server works great as well. Read more

  6. Great NAS, for no more than cost of just drives!

    10/10
    Reviewer: TigerDirect.ca
    3 weeks ago

    Came setup in RAID 1, took five minutes to setup and on my LAN as a 1TB NAS, upgraded from a WD .5TB NAS, I like the Seagate Management SW better, and it has a three year warranty :0) Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Designed to provide centralized storage and data backup for up to 20 PCs.
  • Enables automatic data mirroring with RAID 1 configuration.
  • Protect network connected PCs with incremental and full–system, automatic backup.
  • Functions as an FTP server for remote file access.
  • Stream media to DLNA® compliant devices and computers running iTunes® software.
  • Includes two reliable, user–replaceable Seagate® hard drives.
  • Connect external drives, share a printer or…

Specifications

  • Additional License 2-Pack*
    $49.95
  • Additional License 5-Pack*
    $99.95
  • Acronis Software
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  • Model Number
    ST340005LSA10G-RK
  • Interface
    Ethernet
  • Capacity
    4TB
  • Spindle Speed
    7200 RPM

Release Date

  • First seen
    5 August 2009

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