Reviews of the Drobo (second generation, 2TB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Protects your data automatically; easily expandable with SATA hard drives of any size; features both USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 interfaces; faster processor than the original Drobo; works with DroboShare.
The Bad: Subpar throughput on Windows XP; no eSATA; Ethernet can be added but costs $200; no bundled backup software; takes a long time to start; FireWire 800 doesn't work well with 64-bit Windows Vista; short one-year warranty; terrible phone tech support; relatively expensive.
The Bottom Line: The second-generation Drobo adds a FireWire 800 connection, but the original USB-only on the now discounted Drobo might be the best bet for Windows users until better FireWire 800 drivers arrive. The device remains the most automated and easy-to-use redundant backup product we've seen.
Manufacturer: Data Robotics, Inc.
Part number: DRO-4DD10-WDC1TB-2
General
- Device Type Hard drive array
- Width 6 in
- Depth 10.7 in
- Height 6.3 in
Cabinet (Chassis)
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty 2
- Supported Devices / Modules Qty 4
Hard Drive
- Capacity 1 TB
- Interface type Serial ATA-II, Serial ATA-I
- Hard drive compliant standards FCC Part 15 Class B|UL|CUL
Storage Controller
- Storage controller interface type IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / Hi-Speed USB
- Type Serial ATA - Integrated ( IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / Hi-Speed USB )
- Storage Controller / Supported Device Type Hard drive
Storage
- Total Array Capacity 2 TB
- Max Supported Capacity 16 TB
- HDD Array External Interface Hi-Speed USB, FireWire 800
- Optical Storage None
Processor
- Processor None
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 4 ( 2 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/2H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
- Connections 1
Storage Hard Drive
- Type Hot-swap - Plug-in module
- Capacity 2 x 1 TB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x IEEE 1394b cable - 6 ft, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft
- Miscellaneous compliant standards CUL, UL, FCC Part 15 B
Storage Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type None
Power
- Power device type Power adapter
- Operational power consumption 40 Watt
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 100/200 V
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
User Opinions
Buying Choices
Drobo DRO4DU10 4 Bay Hard Drive Array from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $349.00
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