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WHS Drobo Status Beta 2–An Update
Mar 19th
I have been working on reinstalling Windows Home Server 2011 back on my HP Microserver N40L after some issues with the first install. Part of the process was to install the WHS Drobo Status Beta 2 Add-in from Ross Dargan that can be found over at the Home Server Show Forums.
http://homeservershow.com/forums/index.php?/files/category/7-whs-drobo-status/
The Add-in was part of a contest that we ran over at http://homeservershow.com. Ross answered the call and produced not only an initial beta, but now a second one as of January 15 2012. Here is what it looks like on my system. I actually have two Drobos. The first Drobo S (5 Bay) is attached to the WHS 2011 box via USB 3.0 and the second is networked attached via Gigabit Ethernet on the LAN. With his add-in, I can view the status of both Drobos from my WHS Dashboard.
Looking for a Drobo Deal? Look No Further!
Nov 3rd
With as much as I have been talking about Drobo lately, I figured it was time to let you in on a deal. Whether it’s a Christmas gift or just some rockin’ good storage, you can get it cheaper with these deals. Act quickly, offers expire December 31st!
- Use code 100DROBO for an instant $100 discount at drobostore.com
- Up to $150 rebate when you purchase a Drobo from any authorized reseller
- FREE Professional Drobo product with every Drobo Business product purchased
Jim’s Search / WHS 2011 with Drobo S
Oct 23rd
The discussion is on over at the Home Server Show Forums. You can join in there or leave a comment here. Got a favorite? Good recommendation?
Will add to this list as we move along.
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The Home Tech Podcast: Drobo Special from San Jose, CA
Oct 10th
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Jim is with Mario Blandini from Drobo and a visit to their international headquarters in San Jose for the first ever Home Tech Podcast from Drobo. Mario and Jim talk about Drobo product direction, hardware vs software development, RAID usage and even some new product announcements! Drobo is now shipping a new 12 bay Drobo for enterprise business that need more storage.
Mario also breaks down some of the new naming convention for the latest line and talks about the future of expanding Drobo’s BeyondRAID technology. He also covers some of the future when it comes to using smaller form factor drives and responds to the hacking community. Jim gives Mario some ideas of what he would like to see in the future including some tips for the Home Server Community.
Drobo Dashboard 2.0 Continued: Tools, Drobo Copy, Dashboard Preferences and Some Final Thoughts
Jul 30th
I have been reviewing a Drobo in some form or fashion since December 2010. Some reviews over at the Home Server Show and some here at the Average Guy. The first part of this review can be found at Drobo Has a New Dashboard! Welcome Version 2.0 with a Drobo S and 5 Drives In recent months, Drobo has released a new version of their dashboard (v2.0.3 updated for this review) for both their consumer and enterprise products. For a company that is taking steps in the right direction when it comes to back up hardware, this software upgrade replaces a fairly vanilla offering from the last several years. It’s a definite upgrade and one that users of a Drobo should test out quickly. I found no reasons not to upgrade. If you are a Drobo owner, the upgrade is free.
With the new Dashboard, you can: (from Drobo.com)
Drobo Has a New Dashboard! Welcome Version 2.0 with a Drobo S and 5 Drives.
Jul 10th
I have been reviewing a Drobo in some form or fashion since December 2010. Some reviews over at the Home Server Show and some here at the Average Guy. In recent months, Drobo has released a new version of their dashboard (v2.0.2 for this review) for both their consumer and enterprise products. For a company that is taking steps in the right direction when it comes to back up hardware, this software upgrade replaces a fairly vanilla offering from the last several years. It’s a definite upgrade and one that users of a Drobo should test out quickly. I found no reasons not to upgrade. If you are a Drobo owner, the upgrade is free.
With the new Dashboard, you can: (from Drobo.com)
- View all your Drobos in one window
- Get capacity and status for each Drobo
- DroboCopy tasks run in the background
Jim Visits the Drobo Podcast Network
Jan 14th
If you have been following me over the last several months, you know by now that I have been testing and reviewing products from Drobo. If not, you can get more info on my reviews of at The Home Server Show.
I was recently interviewed on the Drobo Podcast Network by Mario Blandini back on January 4, 2011. We did the original podcast live, but I have included a link to it just in case you missed it. It’s just 30 minutes in length. I would love your feedback on the show with your comments right here.
Download the podcast at:
http://www.drobo.com/media/Video/webcast/20110104_pre_ces_powwow.m4a
If you have never seen a Drobo before, I have included a link below to NewEgg.com with a $10 discount. Enjoy the podcast.
Data Robotics Drobo 3.5" 4-bay Storage Array (Hard Drives NOT included)
