Are Drobos any good?

Are Drobos any good?

Think of it as a large, external backup hard drive. If you have some computers and data that needs to be backed up, the Drobo S is a good candidate that you could leave running at night to do the job – that’s what it is good for.

How does Drobo storage work?

Drobo connects to your computer or network and provides redundant data protection without the complexities of traditional RAID. Dynamically expand storage any time. Drobo currently holds up to 36TB, depending on the model, using any combination of 3.5″ disk drives or 2.5″ drives for the Drobo Mini.

Can I connect Drobo to Synology?

Yes, based on many people experiences, you can connect Drobo and other external RAID DAS boxes (hardware RAID only) to Synology via USB. Just make sure it comes with supported file system.

What is the Data Robotics Drobo FS?

The Data Robotics Drobo FS is the latest incarnation of the critically acclaimed networking storage gadget. It features all the same data-protecting, drive-healing gubbins as the original Drobo, but now comes with a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet port, allowing it to be used across a network.

What happens if one drive fails on Drobo FS?

If one drive fails, the data remains safe on one of the other drives. For the more paranoid user, Drobo FS offers dual-drive redundancy. You’ll need a minimum of three hard disks installed on the Drobo FS to enable it, but, once activated, Drobo FS will prevent data loss even in the unlikely event of two drives failing simultaneously.

How do I set up and use the Drobo FS?

Setting up the Drobo FS is a cinch — simply insert the CD, run the install application and connect the supplied Ethernet cable. The Drobo FS includes the DroboCopy application, which lets you select which folders or entire PCs you’d like to back up, and schedule what time you’d like those backup jobs to run.

What kind of backup does the Drobo FS support?

The Drobo FS includes the DroboCopy application, which lets you select which folders or entire PCs you’d like to back up, and schedule what time you’d like those backup jobs to run. It’s also compatible with Apple’s Time Machine backup software.

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