When you need something above and beyond a conventional storage solution and when a simple network attached storage still won’t do – then you need something that is of a high-end server caliber like the new BlackArmor NAS 440 network storage server. This small-business network storage solution is intended for optimum uptime and data integrity to guarantee business continuity up to 50 workstations. It automatically creates full-system back up for pertinent business data, bare metal restore, and protects individual file to whole volume encryption. The BlackArmor NAS 440 also lets you securely access your files over the internet using any popularly used web browsers without the need for installing special software. It is created with government–grade hardware encryption technology to ensure data security and integrity.
Here’s the summary of features of BlackArmor NAS 440:
• User-configurable RAID 0/1/5/10 and JBOD for 4 swappable drives
• 7200 RPM Seagate drives, 1.2 GHZ processor, 256 MB RAM and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for read speeds of up to 50 MB/s in RAID 5 configuration
• one front-mounted and three rear-mounted USB 2.0 ports for connection of external USB hard drives to provide additional storage, off-site data rotation management, sharing a USB printer with all of the network connected workstations, and connection to UPS to protect from power failure
• Comes with four energy-efficient, reliable, and easily removeable Seagate hard drives for capacities of 4TB, 6TB, or 8TB
• Compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Storage is not all about who’s got the biggest bytes, sometimes it takes pure simplicity and a dash of ingenuity to be considered one of the best in the market. Take for example the Verbatim MediaShare Mini. It’s not exactly corporate server material but it’s got several of the best features among its peers. The Verbatim MediaShare Mini lets you connect any existing external hard drive to your network, share digital content, and stream files on your connected drives through the internet almost wherever you are. You can connect up to 4 drives and easily access their contents from any computer on your home network. You can also remotely access the drives using the internet to conveniently connect, share, and stream files on the drives anytime and anywhere. Simply connect any USB hard drive or flash drive into the Verbatim MediaShare Mini and you can instantly access and organize their contents. The network drive features a user-friendly interface to provide an easier and quicker control of almost anything stored on the connected drives thus allowing you to effortlessly manage your digital contents.
You simply can’t have enough storage space, especially if you’re a digital hoarder. If you want to expand and share your storage options beyond simple HDD upgrades and external drives, it’s time to go NAS. The Verbatim Network Storage Drive provides the commonly used media functions including a secure back-up of data aside from storage expansion. It is compliant with the latest production of high-speed wired networks to give the fastest transfer rates possible. The Verbatim device also consumes less energy as it saves power when the drive is not in use.
Protecting digital data is a risky business that’s why an extra measure to keep them safe goes a long way. To the truly paranoid, where no regular back-up drives are safe enough and no solid steel vault is thick enough, consider securing your data where nobody but you can reach it – up in the cloud. Taking full advantage of the latest in cloud computing, LaCie developed the CloudBox – a hybrid hard drive and cloud storage and back-up solution. This easy to use device automatically and independently back ups your files online every time you transfer or copy paste your files on the CloudBox. Basically your data is backed up in an external drive and in the cloud for stress-free double protection. The 100GB online cloud storage is free for the first year and can easily be renewed to continue the service.
Make sure with anything you are doing with cloud computing that you keep your 
