Disk Storage Solutions Data Robotics Drobo 2TB 4TB 8Tb Capacity
Data Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS, Inc.) is a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Drobo,
Inc. (formerly Data Robotics, Inc.) providing our customers with un-parralled
support and services. DSS, Inc. provides design, implementation/integration,
on-site installation and after market support services if needed.
Drobo utilizes the revolutionary BeyondRAID storage technology that protects data
against a hard disk crash, yet is simple enough for anyone to use. As long as you
have more than a single disk in Drobo, all data on Drobo is safe no matter which
hard disk fails. There’s no need to worry about anything else
Drobo
Highlights:
Drobo
Drobo - 4 Bay FW800 & USB 2.0 Storage Array (no drives)
As data continues to devour your storage capacity, you need a solution that allows you to easily manage, protect, and scale storage
for your PC or Mac. Drobo is the first fully automated storage robot to take the pain out of keeping your important digital content
safe. Avoid the complexity associated with managing multiple external hard drives or RAID. Attach Drobo to your Mac or PC and let
it manage your storage so you don't have to.
Drobo protects data from drive failure, allows incremental capacity increases, and eliminates the complexities of RAID based
systems. Connects via FireWire 800 or USB 2.0.
Up to 4 disks of instant expansion
Single disk redundancy
FireWire 800 (400 compatible) and Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Up to 16TB on a single Smart Volume
BeyondRAID technology
Disk Interface Four-bay capacity
3.5" SATA I or SATA II hard disk drives
No carriers required
Mix and match capacities, disk brands and speeds
Capacity Continuously upgradeable with larger and faster drives.
Host Interface FireWire 800
High Speed USB 2.0
Max Sustained Transfer Rate FireWire 800: Up to 52MB/s reads and 34MB/s writes USB 2.0: Up to 30MB/s reads
and 24MB/s writes¹
Power Idle system (standby, drives off) = 5 watts
Typical idle system - idle, drive spin down mode (one drive) = 12 watts
Typical busy system (four drives) = 40 watts
Acoustics Normal operation: 20.9dB (negligible) to 24.2 dB²
Certification: Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B and Safety: UL, cUL
Security Kensington lock port
(lock not included)
Operating System Support Windows 2000
(Professional, Server, Advanced Server)
Windows 2003 Server
Windows XP
(Home, Professional, Media Center Edition)
Windows Vista
(Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate)
Mac OS X 10.4 and later
File System Options
Windows: NTFS
Mac OS X: HFS+
Cross-Platform: FAT32
Linux: EXT3
Warranty One (1) year warranty in the US, two (2) year warranty in the
EU (as provided by EU law), or as provided by local law.
Box Content Drobo storage robot
6' USB 2.0 cable
6' FireWire 800 cable
External power supply (100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz)
User Guide and Quick Start Instructions
Drobo Resource CD includes:
Drobo Dashboard Software (optional)
Help files
Electronic Documentation