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| 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. | Drobo takes the pain and confusion out of data protection and lets you tailor and expand the drive according to your needs. This so-called storage robot works exactly as promised and is the most innovative storage device we've seen in a long time. We want one. | 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. | 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. | |
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| Total Array Capacity | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 2 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB |
| Hard Drive (2nd) | None | None | None | None | None |
| Max Supported Capacity | 16 TB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 16 TB | 16 TB |
| Interface | FireWire 800 Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | FireWire 800 Hi-Speed USB Serial ATA-150 | FireWire 800 Hi-Speed USB | FireWire 800 Hi-Speed USB |
| Product Description | Data Robotics Drobo DRO4DD10 - Hard drive array | Data Robotics Drobo DRO4DU10 - Hard drive array | LaCie Biggest Quadra - Hard drive array | Data Robotics Drobo DRO4DD10 - Hard drive array | Data Robotics Drobo DRO4DD10 - Hard drive array |
| Weight | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 25.4 lbs | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Device Type | Hard drive array | Hard drive array | Hard drive array | Hard drive array | Hard drive array |
| Hard Drive | 0 x 0 GB Hot-swap Serial ATA-I Serial ATA-II | 0 Standard | 4 x 500 GB Hot-swap | 2 x 1 TB Hot-swap Serial ATA-I Serial ATA-II | 4 x 1 TB Hot-swap Serial ATA-I Serial ATA-II |
| Installed Devices / Modules Qty | 0 (installed) / 4 (max) | 4 (max) | 4 (installed) / 4 (max) | 2 (installed) / 4 (max) | 4 (installed) / 4 (max) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Voltage Required | AC 100/200 V | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | AC 100/200 V | AC 100/200 V |
| Optical Storage | None | None | None | None | None |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 6 in x 10.7 in x 6.3 in | 6 in x 10.7 in x 6.3 in | 6 in x 10.6 in x 8.1 in | 6 in x 10.7 in x 6.3 in | 6 in x 10.7 in x 6.3 in |
| Storage Controller (2nd) | None | None | None | None | None |
| Built-in Devices | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Status LCD | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Storage Controller | Serial ATA | Serial ATA | RAID ( Serial ATA-150 ) - RAID RAID 0 - RAID RAID 5 - RAID RAID 0+1 - RAID RAID 5 hot spare | Serial ATA | Serial ATA |
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