I stumbled across this in good timing since I'm considering this solution. I recently lost a hard drive and I'm so tired of researching what's best, etc, etc. It seems like for every person who loves XYZ drive, another hates it. I always read that every drive fails eventually, so this may be just what I'm looking for.
Some Details....
Data Robotics today gave its Drobo storage robot an often-requested update with an upgraded model that adds dual FireWire 800 ports to the existing model. The extra bandwidth allows a Drobo with more than one drive to potentially transfer data far faster than the existing USB 2.0 connection (up to 50MB read, 35MB write) while providing a free port to daisy-chain other devices.
The four-bay robot also has a better processor to improve shuffling data between drives as it creates its automatic redundant backups, or else out to an attached computer. Data Robotics is using the new model as a direct replacement and ships it for $499 with all of the Serial ATA bays empty; versions preloaded with 2TB or 4TB of disks sell for $899 and $1,299 respectively.
Original USB-only Drobos are being cleared out at $349 for an empty model, $749 for a 2TB model, and $1,075 for a fully-laden 4TB model.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/07...o.firewire.800/
Full Version: DROBO Gets Dual FireWire 800 Ports
ack! I JUST started using my drobo that I bought 6 months ago! Firewire would be soooooo much better. Shoot. 
NOW I would consider this system...the previous USB was way too slow
QUOTE(J Scott @ July 8 2008, 07:37 AM) 
NOW I would consider this system...the previous USB was way too slow
Me to. I'll have to look into this as I'm just getting ready to drop some coin on new hard drives. I was looking at the Time Capsule, now I'll have to throw this into the mix. Great option to have. I was also always bummed about the USB, but FW 800 is a hit!!!
now if only they made a SATA version.
QUOTE(jthrasherphoto @ July 8 2008, 09:06 AM)
now if only they made a SATA version.
...with all of the Serial ATA bays empty....
QUOTE(Jessica N. @ July 8 2008, 06:39 AM)
I stumbled across this in good timing since I'm considering this solution. I recently lost a hard drive and I'm so tired of researching what's best, etc, etc. It seems like for every person who loves XYZ drive, another hates it. I always read that every drive fails eventually, so this may be just what I'm looking for.
Some Details....
Data Robotics today gave its Drobo storage robot an often-requested update with an upgraded model that adds dual FireWire 800 ports to the existing model. The extra bandwidth allows a Drobo with more than one drive to potentially transfer data far faster than the existing USB 2.0 connection (up to 50MB read, 35MB write) while providing a free port to daisy-chain other devices.
The four-bay robot also has a better processor to improve shuffling data between drives as it creates its automatic redundant backups, or else out to an attached computer. Data Robotics is using the new model as a direct replacement and ships it for $499 with all of the Serial ATA bays empty; versions preloaded with 2TB or 4TB of disks sell for $899 and $1,299 respectively.
Original USB-only Drobos are being cleared out at $349 for an empty model, $749 for a 2TB model, and $1,075 for a fully-laden 4TB model.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/07...o.firewire.800/
Some Details....
Data Robotics today gave its Drobo storage robot an often-requested update with an upgraded model that adds dual FireWire 800 ports to the existing model. The extra bandwidth allows a Drobo with more than one drive to potentially transfer data far faster than the existing USB 2.0 connection (up to 50MB read, 35MB write) while providing a free port to daisy-chain other devices.
The four-bay robot also has a better processor to improve shuffling data between drives as it creates its automatic redundant backups, or else out to an attached computer. Data Robotics is using the new model as a direct replacement and ships it for $499 with all of the Serial ATA bays empty; versions preloaded with 2TB or 4TB of disks sell for $899 and $1,299 respectively.
Original USB-only Drobos are being cleared out at $349 for an empty model, $749 for a 2TB model, and $1,075 for a fully-laden 4TB model.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/07...o.firewire.800/
AWESOME!!! We have been looking at this............ and it just got better!
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