Drobo 5N2 5-Bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure | NO HDD | NO SSD
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About this product
The Drobo 5N2 is a 5-bay network attached storage enclosure, offered diskless, requiring users to supply their own 3.5-inch HDDs. It features Gigabit Ethernet for network connectivity and USB 3.0 for additional options. This black unit is compatible with PC and Mac systems, supporting hot-swap functionality for drives. Designed for robust data storage and accessibility, it emphasizes ease of use within a networked environment, allowing for flexible capacity expansion by installing multiple hard drives.
Our take
The Drobo 5N2 is an interesting choice for those needing a multi-bay NAS, especially at its price point for a 5-bay unit. It's a diskless enclosure, so factor in the cost of five 3.5-inch HDDs, which means your total investment will be significantly higher than the initial purchase. The hot-swap feature is a definite plus for maintenance and upgrades without downtime. Connectivity via Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0 is standard and sufficient. It's compatible with both PC and Mac, making it a flexible option, though remember it doesn't include any storage drives out of the box.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 5 bays for user-supplied HDDs
- Hot Swap feature
- Gigabit Ethernet interface
- USB 3.0 connectivity
- Compatible with PC, Mac
Cons
- No HDD included, additional cost
- No SSD support
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, Mac
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- Number of Bays 5
- MPN DRDS5-A
- Brand Drobo
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- 5N2
- Features
- Hot Swap
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
