Brand: Drobo · SKU: DRD5D · MPN: DRDR5A21 · Category: Components
The Drobo 5D is a high-performance 5-bay Direct Attached Storage (DAS) array designed for creative professionals and small businesses. It features BeyondRAID technology, which provides automated data protection with single or dual-drive redundancy, allowing users to mix and match drives of different capacities and brands. The unit includes dual Thunderbolt ports and a USB 3.0 port for fast data transfer and daisy-chaining capabilities. It also features a unique mSATA 'Accelerator Bay' on the underside to improve performance by caching frequently used data. An internal rechargeable battery protects data in the event of a sudden power loss, ensuring 'data in flight' is written to the disks. The 5D is compact, carrier-less, and remarkably easy to set up with its tool-less drive bay design.
| Cooling | Fixed variable-speed fan |
|---|---|
| Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt, 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Drive Bays | 5 x 3.5" SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD |
| RAID Support | BeyondRAID (Single or Dual Redundancy) |
| Daisy Chaining | Up to 6 Thunderbolt devices (Mac only) |
| Accelerator Bay | 1 x mSATA SSD slot (underside) |
| Maximum Capacity | Up to 64TB (dependent on OS and drive sizes) |
| Power Failure Protection | Internal Battery Backup |
| Warranty | Standard 2-year warranty; extendable to 3 years with DroboCare |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) without drives |
| Dimensions | 5.9 in x 7.3 in x 10.3 in (150.3 mm x 185.4 mm x 262.3 mm) |
Redesigned from the ground up for today's media creators, the Drobo 5D combines the ease of use and expandability of the Drobo line with professional-grade performance. It is the first Drobo to offer both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity. BeyondRAID technology makes expansion simple—just add or swap a larger drive into a bay and the Drobo handles the rest automatically. The inclusion of an mSATA SSD bay allows for data-aware tiering to dramatically speed up access to critical files.
Yes, this Drobo 5D (DRD5D) is 100% genuine Drobo hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Drobo 5D includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
We offer free ground shipping which typically takes 3-5 business days. Expedited shipping options are available at checkout for faster delivery.
Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
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