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Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot

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The DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot from Data Robotics is a Ethernet interface add-on for the Drobo Storage Robot. The DroboShare allows you to access data on the Drobo via an Ethernet network. It features two USB 2.0 ports for Drobo connection, allowing you to share up to two Drobos over your network.

NAS Made Simple
The DroboShare makes Network Attached Storage easy. It requires no complex configuration, just plug it into the Drobo and start sharing data. The Drobo Dashboard software automates the process of connecting your computers to the DroboShare, and keeping it connected.
Plug and Play
Need direct USB 2.0 access to your Drobo? Simply unplug the DroboShare and connect your computer directly to the drive. No special jumpers or settings need to be changed.
Ports 1x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
2x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
Electrical Requirements DC: 12VDC, 0.5A
Environmental Requirements Operating
Temperature: 50-95°F (0-50°C)
Altitude: 8000' (2348 m)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 6 x 1.75 x 10.7" (15.2 x 4.5 x 27.2cm)
Weight 2.25 lbs (1.02kg)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot
 
3.8

(based on 10 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive (7)
  • Easy to setup (7)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Quiet (7)
  • Large capacity / good size (4)

Cons

  • No power switch (4)
  • Slow (3)

Best Uses

  • Additional storage (7)
  • Photo storage (7)
  • Back-up (6)
  • File transfer (6)
  • Video (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Power user (8)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (7), Personal (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

NAS for the rest of us

This little gadget has solved my great struggle to have all my video and still files available to all the computers on my mixed Mac/PC network. In the past, the only options were ...Read complete review

This little gadget has solved my great struggle to have all my video and still files available to all the computers on my mixed Mac/PC network. In the past, the only options were expensive and complicated. The DroboShare, however, makes it easy. It was trivial to setup - just plug it in, install the dashboard software, and off you go. It takes up no real space since it stacks neatly under the Drobo itself, and it is completely silent in operation. Every computer now has access to any of the files, and it's pretty much invisible to me.

In all fairness, there are a couple of minor nits. It takes a little bit to get on-line after a boot or login, so don't expect the data to be there instantly. The speed is limited by the USB link between the Drobo and the DroboShare. And for security, there is an all-or-nothing password scheme, so there's not much flexibility for allowing access to some folders but not others.

All-in-all, I've been immensely please with this product.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Neat idea, but too slow for power users.

The DroboShare is a great idea that lets you combine the resources of two Drobos and makes them available to an entire network. This Network Attached Storage for a very inexpensive price was very tempting...Read complete review

The DroboShare is a great idea that lets you combine the resources of two Drobos and makes them available to an entire network. This Network Attached Storage for a very inexpensive price was very tempting! It was very easy to set up, possibly the most simple installation of a network device that I've ever had. All that sounds great, why then just one star? Well, the DroboShare claims that it is a Gigabit Ethernet solution, but it only transfers data at around 10 Mbps. (This confirmed by their tech support) This is completely unacceptable to people who deal with large amounts of data, such as video storage. It has some other benefits if you were just throwing word docs around or maybe even just using it to back up a couple computers overnight. But the speed of transfer makes this items use very limited. We ended up just attaching the Drobo by its firewire 800 and sharing it as a drive. That works great! The DroboShare however, is not yet ready for prime time.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 10 customers

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5.0

Great way to turn your drobo into a NAS

By Jade

from Bozeman, Montana

About Me Power user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • High Capacity
  • Quiet

Cons

  • No Power Switch

Best Uses

  • Additional Storage
  • Backup
  • File Transfer
  • Photo Storage
  • Video

Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

Fast, really easy to set up and works great!

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

Comment on this review

 
5.0

Share your Drobo Data

By Neibourhood IT Tech

from Dallas, Tx

About Me Power user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • High Capacity
  • Portable
  • Quiet

Cons

  • No Power Switch

Best Uses

  • Additional Storage
  • Backup
  • File Transfer
  • Photo Storage

Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

Store you Important Data in One place for multiple Users
Password Protected
Multi-Computer
Multi-OS Support (Mac,Win,& Others)

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

Comment on this review

 
2.0

Took a little while to get going but ...

By Ben

from Vancouver, BC

About Me Power user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • High Capacity
  • Quiet

Cons

  • Difficult To Use
  • No Power Switch
  • Slow

Best Uses

  • Additional Storage
  • Backup
  • File Transfer
  • Photo Storage
  • Video

Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

I purchased this with the idea of having the drive connect to my network and have a back up program back my data up. I had a tough time setting up some APPS that can be installed, but other than that it works as advertised. Though the reviews have been right it is slow .....

  • Primary use:
  • Business

Comment on this review

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Neat idea, but too slow for power users.

By Jason Video Dude

from Louisville, KY

About Me Power user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Compact
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • Quiet

Cons

  • No Power Switch
  • Slow

Best Uses

  • Additional Storage
  • Backup
  • File Transfer

Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

The DroboShare is a great idea that lets you combine the resources of two Drobos and makes them available to an entire network. This Network Attached Storage for a very inexpensive price was very tempting! It was very easy to set up, possibly the most simple installation of a network device that I've ever had. All that sounds great, why then just one star? Well, the DroboShare claims that it is a Gigabit Ethernet solution, but it only transfers data at around 10 Mbps. (This confirmed by their tech support) This is completely unacceptable to people who deal with large amounts of data, such as video storage. It has some other benefits if you were just throwing word docs around or maybe even just using it to back up a couple computers overnight. But the speed of transfer makes this items use very limited. We ended up just attaching the Drobo by its firewire 800 and sharing it as a drive. That works great! The DroboShare however, is not yet ready for prime time.

  • Primary use:
  • Business

Comment on this review

 
5.0

Great Little Add-On

By Ray451ca

from Pomona, CA

About Me Power user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • High Capacity
  • Portable
  • Quiet

Cons

    Best Uses

    • File Transfer

    Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

    Just attach to your "Drobo" then to your network and you are on your way!

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Good partner for Drobo

    By Dax

    from Philippines

    About Me Power user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy to use
    • Quiet

    Cons

    • Can't control permissions

    Best Uses

    • Additional Storage
    • Backup
    • File Transfer
    • Photo Storage

    Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

    Works as advertised. Easy setup. Makes the Drobo accessible to our entire office network.

    The only downside is that you can't control permissions for specific files or folders.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    NAS for the rest of us

    By Ralph

    from Albuquerque, NM, USA

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Compact
    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy to use
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Additional Storage
      • Photo Storage
      • Video

      Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

      This little gadget has solved my great struggle to have all my video and still files available to all the computers on my mixed Mac/PC network. In the past, the only options were expensive and complicated. The DroboShare, however, makes it easy. It was trivial to setup - just plug it in, install the dashboard software, and off you go. It takes up no real space since it stacks neatly under the Drobo itself, and it is completely silent in operation. Every computer now has access to any of the files, and it's pretty much invisible to me.

      In all fairness, there are a couple of minor nits. It takes a little bit to get on-line after a boot or login, so don't expect the data to be there instantly. The speed is limited by the USB link between the Drobo and the DroboShare. And for security, there is an all-or-nothing password scheme, so there's not much flexibility for allowing access to some folders but not others.

      All-in-all, I've been immensely please with this product.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Comment on this review

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Drobo Share

      By photog

      from Florence Ky

      About Me Power user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design

      Cons

      • Difficult To Use
      • Slow
      • Unreliable

      Best Uses

      • Photo Storage

      Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

      Had to get help from drobo to set it up and it still is not functioning. I wanted to acces mu image files from the road and it has been 3 months and still cannot do it. The salesman told me it would be great for that the tech guy told me to buy anothre program like PC anywhere and leave it plugged into my desktopo via usb but my desktop is 64 bit and the "dashborad" does not support 64 bit so that will not work either

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great device

      By BJDO

      from Rockville, Md

      About Me Power user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Additional Storage
        • Backup
        • Music
        • PC & Mac
        • Photo Storage

        Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

        If you know or like Drobo, adding the Network Attachment is a no brainer! hook it up, plug it in, download the desktop...you're in business.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Network storage made easy

        By Mike

        from Silicon Valley

        About Me Quality Oriented

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Fast

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home or small office net
          • Secure backup for home

          Comments about Data Robotics DroboShare Network Attached Storage Expansion for Drobo Storage Robot:

          It's a cinch to set up. It configures itself automatically. In a few minutes, every PC on your network has access to a huge shared secure storage server.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

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