Key Features
Four (4) hot‑swappable 3.5″ SATA I/II hard drive bays (full‑height or half‑height) — no carriers required.
Mix and match drives: different capacities, speeds, and manufacturers are supported.
Automatic beyond‑RAID (“BeyondRAID”) technology provides data protection and flexibility (single drive redundancy).
Interface: USB 2.0 + FireWire 800 (also backward compatible with FireWire 400)
Expandable capacity: allows you to start with smaller drives and upgrade later.
Easy setup: plug‑and‑play for Mac, Windows (with support for Linux via EXT3).
Detailed SpecificationsSpecificationDetailModel -DR04DD10 (often referenced as “Drobo 4‑Bay USB/FireWire”)Drive Bays -4 × 3.5″ SATA I or SATA II drives (full or half height)Maximum Drive Capacity -Manufacturer lists up to ~4TB each for earlier spec (i.e., up to ~16TB raw)Supported Drive Types -Any manufacturer, any capacity (within limits), any spindle speed or cache (as long as SATA I/II)Interface / Transfer Rates -FireWire 800 Read: up to ~52 MB/s; Write: up to ~34 MB/s. USB 2.0 Read: up to ~30 MB/s; Write: up to ~24 MB/s.File System SupportWindows: NTFS. Mac: HFS+. Cross‑Platform: FAT32. Linux: EXT3.Power -AC input: 100‑240V AC, 50/60Hz. Typical idle (one drive spun down): ~12W. Busy with four drives: ~40W.Acoustics / Noise -Normal operation: ~20.9 dB to ~24.2 dB.
Dimensions / Weight -Dimensions: 6.0″ × 6.3″ × 10.7″ (≈ 15.2 × 16.0 × 27.2 cm)
Weight: approx 6.7 lbs (≈ 3.1 kg) without hard drives.Security / Other Features -Kensington lock port (lock not included)
LED status indicators show capacity, drive status, etc.Package Contents (Typical) -Drobo unit; USB 2.0 cable; FireWire 800 cable; External power supply (100‑240V); Quick start guide; User guide; Resource CD with Drobo Dashboard software.Operating System Support-Windows 2000/XP/Vista/2003/2008, Mac OS X 10.4 or later (Intel) at time of release.Certification & Safety -FCC Part 15 Class B; UL & cUL safety certified.
