Drobo 5C Self-Managing USB-C Storage Solution

Drobo, Inc. announced Drobo 5C self-managing USB-C storage solution.

As devices and computers trend towards thinner and smaller form factors, the USB-C interface will become increasingly prevalent. The 5C is designed to stay ahead of this trend by providing a smaller and sleeker interface while still delivering a powerful storage solution. The five-bay 5C is priced at $349 and builds upon all the innovations of the original company’s systems.

Solution for home users or creative professionals
Managing RAID technology can be time consuming. Most storage arrays make the user perform complicated tasks, such as choosing from a confusing list of RAID levels or formatting file systems to setup their system. This can be intimidating for many users. Most users just want to store their data securely, without the complexities of RAID thrust upon them.

The 5C solves these problems by automating the setup and management tasks. Built upon BeyondRAID technology, it allows the user to expand capacity by adding a mix of different size HDDs and brands. This eliminates the limitations found in traditional RAID systems. With the company’ technology, HDDs slide in without the need for carriers or screws.

“Buying a storage solution can be intimidating,” said Mihir Shah, CEO, Drobo. “The Drobo team is laser focused on the customer experience and our users want a solution that is easy to use and manage. The Drobo 5C delivers on our commitment of simplicity coupled with a cost-effective price point and increased storage capacity.“

Performance and simplicity that works
The 5C uses the latest USB-C interface to connect to all PCs and Macs. USB-C is compatible with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. The 5C, with an average performance of 250MB/s, is for storing all types of data, including pictures and video. The intuitive ‘traffic light interface’ allows the most novice user to be up and running in less than ten minutes.

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Focus on Continued Innovation
The 5C will replace the original firm’s 4-bay that was first introduced nine years ago. Over the past nine years, company solution’s R/W performance has increased 10x; storage capacity has increased 32x, while the list price has decreased 33%.

The company is offering second and third generation 4-bay customers a $50 discount when they purchase a 5C through the firm’s webstore.