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It might be relatively expensive, but the flexible RAID system that can handle multiple drives of different size could be a major cost saving for many users. The performance, build quality and expanding app selection also makes the Drobo 5N2 a highly...
The Drobo 5N2 offers several upgraded features, and those features would certainly be appealing to entry-level users. That said, business users will probably find that the Drobo 5N2 is outclassed by other similar NAS devices from QNAP, Thecus and...
If you run a home office, small business, or are just a home user looking to backup your files, the Drobo 5N2 is a reliable, fast, redundant, and super easy to use NAS device with plenty of additional features to make it a worthwhile investment. It's...
The overall build quality of the Drobo 5N2 is excellent. The casing is durable and is simple. The software, which is the Drobo Dashboard, works smooth. The setup was fast and simple, although not quite as simple to other tech devices but simpler when...
Drobo's BeyondRAID technology really does make the setting up and maintenance of the 5N2 so much easier than the conventional RAID systems used in other NAS devices. It literally is just a matter of loading up the device with any drives you have to...
In our review of the Drobo 5C we found it to be an impressive storage device, now we have looked at the network attached storage (NAS) version, which is an upgraded version of Drobo's 5N.What we found under the hood of the 5N2 is the very same...
Get to Your Files from Anywhere — and Let Your Clients Access Their Projects, Too — with this Networked Storage SystemAlthough I usually review sexier gear like cameras, speedy workstations, tripods, and even audio gear, Drobo approached me at NAB...
It's refreshing to see a simple NAS that's geared towards one thing - data protection. The Drobo unit does this well and offers a clear system both in physical and software terms to keep your data protected and indeed accessible. There's also the boon...
NAS drives are like cloud storage: you can access all your files from anywhere, both inside and outside of your home or office. You can use them to store and play your music and video collections, as well as documents and other files. NAS stands for...
During the introduction, we mentioned Drobo's claims of the 5N2 being “as difficult to understand as a traffic light.” – it turns out they're correct, in every way possible. Yes, there are options for people who understand networking and want to set...
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