Sharing footage (NAS)

We are finally coming to the point where we really need to install some network storage so that we can share projects efficiently between at least 2 FCP workstations simultaneously for faster editing turnaround.
We often have 4 HD streams in a multicam (or at least manual mulitcam) situation and having one machine serving the other (over gigabit network) while trying to do it's own editing is just not working.
I'm assuming that we need some sort of NAS (with RAID) for this, but TBH the budget is not going to be very high (though no actual budget set). I do have an old G5 Mac Pro hanging around but since that can only take two drives internally I'm not optimistic it can do what I need - but it's at least a possibility.
I know that gigabit networking is already going to be pushing it, but what exactly am I going to need to make all this work?
Assume only 2 workstations at this point, and assume that the footage will be 720p rather than 1080p (though 1080p may be a requirement later).
Suggestions on how best to achieve this on as little budget as possible?

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