NEW Drobo DRO4DU10 4-Bay USB 2.0 Storage Array Enclosure RAID NAS External
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About this product
The Drobo DRO4DU10 is a 4-bay external storage array enclosure, offering a substantial 16TB capacity for 3.5-inch HDDs. Designed for PC compatibility, it features hot-swap capabilities and supports a 7200 RPM rotation speed for installed drives. This enclosure connects via USB 2.0, providing RAID functionality for data management. It's an external drive solution, not a network-attached storage (NAS) device.
Our take
This Drobo 4-bay enclosure is an interesting option for expanding storage, offering a significant 16TB capacity with 3.5-inch HDDs and hot-swap features. The 7200 RPM support for drives is good for performance. However, the USB 2.0 interface is a noticeable bottleneck for large data transfers, especially with today's file sizes. At $254.96, it's priced for its capacity and RAID features, but the older USB standard is a significant compromise. It's better suited for backup or less frequent access rather than as a primary, high-speed storage solution.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4-bay external storage array
- 16TB storage capacity
- Supports 3.5 inch HDDs
- Hot swap feature
Cons
- Slow USB 2.0 interface
- Diskless enclosure, drives not included
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Black
- Number of Bays 4
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Drobo
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 15 specifications
- Type
- External Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- Drobo DRO4DU10
- Features
- Hot Swap
- Storage Capacity
- 16tb
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Interface
- USB
- Country of Origin
- United States
