Data Robotics DroboPro FS USB2/FireWire

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Pros:

Fast and easy setup. Superior data protection. Runs quiet.

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Expensive. No USB or eSATA ports. Not many extra features. Thin offering of third-party apps to extend functionality. No IPv6 support.

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Last revision on April 3, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Fast and easy setup. Superior data protection. Runs quiet

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive. No USB or eSATA ports. Not many extra features. Thin offering of third-party apps to extend functionality. No IPv6 support

Expert reviews and ratings

This article first appeared in HWM Jun 2011.Jack of all trades, master of none: Getting more features and functions for your money must mean good value. Drobo is begging to differ, with the DroboPro FS, an 8-bay business storage solution that is...

By HardwareZone.com on July 04, 2011

Drobo storage devices have traditionally been aimed at individuals who need a reliable RAID storage system for their main work computer. The DroboPro FS is a more ambitious product, aimed at small-to-medium businesses and organisations that need...

By Digital Arts Online on April 06, 2011

The DroboPro FS does one thing superbly: protect data. If your business requires nothing more from a NAS, it's a good, albeit expensive option. If you want all the extras that come with other NAS devices, however, look elsewhere. Buy it...

By PC Mag on February 11, 2011

I have a buddy named Matt who's a digital pack-rat. He's the guy you call when you need a movie or a TV show, because chances are he's got it. Among the finer things in his collection is the entire multi-decade run of "Dr. Who," including...

By Ars Technica on March 28, 2011