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Best NAS Deals: Save Up to $600 on WD and Buffalo Drives

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        8TB Buffalo TeraStation WS5420DN: $1,750
        Save $600
        $1,750 at Newegg

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        12TB WD My Cloud Home Duo: $480
        Save $70
        $480 at Best Buy

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        40TB WD My Cloud Expert: $1,500
        Save $300
        $1,500 at Western Digital

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        4TB Buffalo Linkstation 220: $247
        Save $53
        $247 at Best Buy


    If you’re running a business or organization with multiple employees, what’s the best way to make sure everyone has access to all the files they need to keep work moving along without major hang-ups or delays? It’s not practical to send every file or image to everyone individually, and while?cloud storage services are great, they can be limited and pricey when you’re looking at larger multi-terabyte capacity plans.?
    Opting for a network attached storage drive, or NAS drive, is one of the most effective and efficient ways to manage your data across multiple computers and devices. They essentially act as a self-contained cloud, with one or more high-capacity storage drives that any devices on the network can access. As long as you don’t mind spending a little money up front, they’re one of the most cost-effective ways to provide simple and secure data access to everyone who needs it, especially compared to the subscription model of most other cloud storage solutions.?
    With a little digging, you can shave hundreds off the initial cost of a NAS drive as there are plenty of deals and sales out there. Below, you’ll find our round up of some of the best offers you can shop at the moment. We’ll keep updating this page as deals come and go, so be sure to check back often to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible.
    
    Buffalo
    8TB Buffalo TeraStation WS5420DN: $1,750
    Save $600
    
    If your organization primarily uses Windows, then this 8TB Buffalo network attached storage drive is a great pick. It’s powered by Windows Server IoT 2019, which means it’s designed to seamlessly integrate into a Windows environment. Plus, it has Hyper-V and DHA, which offer increased data protection capabilities.
    $1,750 at Newegg
    
    WD
    12TB WD My Cloud Home Duo: $480
    Save $70
    
    Despite its substantial 12TB capacity, this WD drive is primarily designed for home use and personal storage. It plugs directly into your home Wi-Fi router, and allows you to access your data from anywhere with an internet connection using the companion My Cloud Home apps. The drive’s Mirror Mode keeps your data secure by automatically duplicating any files stored on one drive and backing it up on the other.?
    $480 at Best Buy
    
    WD
    40TB WD My Cloud Expert: $1,500
    Save $300
    
    If capacity is your no. 1 priority, this is the best deal you’ll find out there at the moment. With a substantial 40TB of storage, this WD My Cloud Expert is the largest NAS drive on this list and can handle even your most demanding storage needs. With 2GB of DDR3 memory, it boasts speedy data transfers and seamless media streaming, and the built-in USB 3.0 port allows you to transfer photos and videos from a camera or flash drive with the touch of a button. And with 256 AES volume encryption, you can be confident that your data is safe from prying eyes.
    $1,500 at Western Digital
    
    Buffalo
    4TB Buffalo Linkstation 220: $247
    Save $53
    
    At less than $250, this Buffalo Linkstation is the most affordable NAS on this list, and it also has the smallest storage capacity of 4TB. It has multiple?RAID settings?and is equipped with a built-in DLNA media server, which allows you to stream HD content directly to smart TVs, gaming consoles and other media players. If you’re looking for an entry-level NAS option, this is your best bet.
    $247 at Best Buy