The DroboElite 8-Bay Array Enclosure from Data Robotics is an external storage enclosure that uses Drobo's BeyondRAID technology for data protection. The array system, which offers many of the benefits of a RAID while avoiding the inflexibility associated with RAID storage, features dual iSCSI ports for SAN installation.

iSCSI uses a standard Gigabit Ethernet connection to directly attach storage to a computer or to multiple computers via an Ethernet switch. It delivers bus speeds superior to those provided by FireWire-800 or USB 2.0. The array ships in a desktop configuration; an optional 3U rackmount kit is available.

The enclosure supports up to 8 standard 3.5" SATA hard drives. You can configure the storage capacity of the Drobo to suit your needs; you'll even be able to mix and match drive capacities without sacrificing data protection. The DroboElite features Smart Volume management technology, eliminating the need to manually resize and migrate volumes.

Specifications

Chipset

DroboElite

Interface

2x iSCSI (RJ-45)
1x USB 2.0 for management only

Data Transfer Rate

Not Specified by Manufacturer

Drive Types Supported

3.5" SATA and SATA II

System Requirements

Computer: PC or Mac
Operating System: Windows 2003 Server, 2008 Server, XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7; Mac OS X 10.5.6, Mac OS X Server 10.5.6; Linux using EXT3; VMware ESX/ESX 3.5; VMware vSphere 4
Hardware: Gigabit Ethernet port; 3.5" SATA hard drives to populate enclosure

Power Requirements

AC: 100-240VAC, 1.8/0.75A, 50/60Hz
Consumption: 180W

Dimensions (WxHxD)

12.2 x 5.5 x 14.1" (30.9 x 13.9 x 35.8cm)

Weight

16.2 lb (7.4kg)

Includes

• Data Robotics DroboElite 8-Bay Array Enclosure (Hard Disk Not Included)
• 6' (1.8 m) USB 2.0 Cable
• 2 x 6' (1.8 m) Ethernet Cables
• 6' (1.8 m) Power Cable
• Resource CD with Drobo Dashboard, Help Files, and Electronic Documentation
• User Guide
• Quick Start Instructions