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Drobo 5N NAS Desktop 6 TB HDD Black

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Multifunctional data storage servers that allow you to store huge amounts of data. Connect your storage server directly to your own PC or share it with your local area network, so anybody in your home/office can use it. You can even connect it to the internet and share your data securely with friends or colleagues at a remote office via a VPN connection or if you would wish to do so you could even share your data with the whole world via ftp (provided your server supports this).
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  • - Home & Home Office NAS Desktop Black
  • - Total installed storage capacity: 6 TB Number of storage drives supported: 5 HDD
  • - Ethernet LAN
  • - Cooling type: Active
  • - 150 W
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2 x 3TB WD RED HDD, 1 x Gigabit Ethernet, Mac OS/Win, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
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Drobo 5N, NAS, Desktop, 6 TB, HDD, Black

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Drobo 5N. Type: NAS. Chassis type: Desktop. Device class: Home & Home Office. Total installed storage capacity: 6 TB, Installed storage drive type: HDD

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2017-12-02 14:34:01
Uk has collected 41 expert reviews for Drobo 5N NAS Desktop 6 TB HDD Black and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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tomshardware.co.uk
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
The 5N is one of Drobo's most popular network-attached storage products. Drobo designed the 5N to bridge the gap between performance and affordability while keeping a small footprint that is ideal for desk placement. Advanced features keep the 5N from bei...
Good Ease of use, Low pricing, Growing software package, Small formfactor, 5 drive bays, mSATA SSD cache option, Low power, BeyondRAID with any disk combination...
Bad Low processor performance, 2GB of system memory, BeyondRAID overhead seems high, Rearfacing power button, Single Gigabit Ethernet connection...
Bottom line The Drobo 5N fits in a special market where novice users without strong computer skills will love the simplicity. Power users and those looking for more features and performance should shy away from the system. For file storage and simple playback, th...
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pcgamers.net.au
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
Network attached storage (NAS) devices are not new but they are becoming more functional and more relevant every day. The Drobo 5N is basically a Muppet-proof NAS that works as advertised.One of the main reasons to have a NAS is to share files between dif...
Good Extremely easy to use, Good technical support, Compact design , Useful Apps, Good software and multi-platform support, Can manage drives of different speeds and sizes the same pool...
Bad Not cheap @ $850, Limited configuration for power users...
Bottom line Let's get the price out of the way - a Drobo 5N will set you back $850 without any hard drives. The cost to set up a NAS is never cheap and Drobo is no exception. The value of Drobo is that you can use drives that you have lying around. Be careful with ol...
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techradar.com
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
The market for high-performance storage devices is diverse and constantly growing. There are plenty of products that offer decent storage capabilities out there, but they often compromise on usability and are targeted at people with technology expertise.A...
Good Easy to set up, Works straight away, Expandable design, Affordable...
Bad Uninspiring design, Feels cheap, Drive door is fiddly...
Bottom line The Drobo 5N does pretty much all the hard work, making it a hassle-free choice if you're seeking expandable storage. It lacks the premium build materials of more expensive drives, however, so don't expect a looker...
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80%
techradar.com/au/
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
The market for high-performance storage devices is diverse and constantly growing. There are plenty of products that offer decent storage capabilities out there, but they often compromise on usability and are targeted at people with technology expertise...
Good Easy to set up, Works straight away, Expandable design, Affordable...
Bad Uninspiring design, Feels cheap, Drive door is fiddly...
Bottom line The Drobo 5N does pretty much all the hard work, making it a hassle-free choice if you're seeking expandable storage. It lacks the premium build materials of more expensive drives, however, so don't expect a looker...
80%
eteknix.com
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
I've reviewed quite a few NAS devices in my time here at eTeknix and tried a lot more NAS devices before and during that I haven't written about, but the one I'm taking for a spin in the testing area this time is something different and not like other NAS...
Good BeyondRAID with instant expansion and mixed drive utilization, Single or Dual disk redundancy function, Builtin miniUPS, Hot Data Caching option with an mSATA SSD, Beautiful and smart design, Toolless installation, Cons, SMB/CIFS and AFP only, No USB por...
Bad Thank You, Drobo for providing us with this review sample.
Bottom line Pricing At the time of writing, the Drobo 5N can be found at NewEgg for $489.00, at Scan Computers for £423.49, or through Geizhals starting at €488.90. For a limited time and as an introduction of the unit to the UK market, it can also be had for a prom...
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kitguru.net
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
The BeyondRAID technology allows the Drobo 5n to be far more flexible in terms of capacity management than a conventional NAS using RAID 5 or 6 arrays. With conventional RAID adding another drive to enhance capacity is one that requires careful planning a...
Good BeyondRAID technology, Easy to setup and maintain...
Bad Not the fastest NAS around, No ports for external drives, Rear power button.
Bottom line If the thought of trying to work out the intrigues of RAID in a multi-bay NAS was putting you off buying one then the Drobo 5n might be what you are looking for as BeyondRAID does away with all the foibles of traditional RAID arrays.The BeyondRAID technol...
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85%
ocaholic.ch.english
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
The 5N is a well priced 5 bay NAS from the US American manufacturer Drobo. On the inside there is a quad core SoC making sure there is enough processing power and apart from that there is a 1 Gigabit Ethernet interface for quick transfers. Drobo is keen o...
Bottom line At the price Drobo is asking, the 5N is a versatile and well performing NAS with five drive bays The hardware used is a good compromise when it comes to a reasonable combination of performance and price Thanks to BeyondRAID and a software for PC and Mac...
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apcmag.com
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
That said, the Drobo packs a lot more in than the D-Link ShareCenter Pro 1200 — you can install a handful of third-party apps, with many geared towards downloading and media management, including the likes of Plex, Sick Beard (and its movie- and music-dow...
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80%
thestreamingblog.com
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2018-08-06 18:08:11
With the ever increasing rise in demand for data storage and retrieval requirements in both professional industry and at homes; external data storage devices have become a necessity, rather than a facility. The unpredictability and relative insecurity of...
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tomshardware.com
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
The 5N is one of Drobo's most popular network-attached storage products. Drobo designed the 5N to bridge the gap between performance and affordability while keeping a small footprint that is ideal for desk placement. Advanced features keep the 5N from bei...
Good Ease of use, Low pricing, Growing software package, Small formfactor, 5 drive bays, mSATA SSD cache option, Low power, BeyondRAID with any disk combination...
Bad Low processor performance, 2GB of system memory, BeyondRAID overhead seems high, Rearfacing power button, Single Gigabit Ethernet connection...
Bottom line The Drobo 5N fits in a special market where novice users without strong computer skills will love the simplicity. Power users and those looking for more features and performance should shy away from the system. For file storage and simple playback, th...
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modders-inc.com
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
It is pretty easy to get lost in the vast sea of storage devices. Personal storage really picked up about 10 years ago and every since been growing at an alarming rate. I am not saying it's a bad thing in fact, I think it's great! Users are demanding more...
Bottom line Drobo has positioned itself in the market as a known player for Hybrid Raid technology. The best feature of their OS is based on BeyondRAID technology. This technology protects your data even if there is multiple drive failure. Drobo wants its users to ex...
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tuaw.com
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2017-12-02 14:34:01
Over the past few months TUAW has highlighted some of the storage products made by Drobo. First, we took a look at the five-drive Drobo 5D and found it to be a fast and very capable storage device. Next, we had a look at the Drobo mini , which uses four 2...
Bottom line Drobo's product line has matured, and for the better. We've tested all three of the professional line -- the Drobo Mini, the Drobo 5D and now the network-attached Drobo 5N -- and all of the devices are stoutly built, easy to install and relatively fast...
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88%
hw4all.com
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2018-08-06 18:08:11
Company Drobo is not as widely known in European markets, and it is in vain. With Drobo 5N model, we got a very interesting NAS 5 bays, which in many areas apart from the competition. Drobo 5N focuses on a simple connection as a network drive via SMB or A...
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