Description

The latest generation 5 Bay NAS, the Drobo 5N2 delivers an unparalleled user experience for data sharing, secure backup, remote access and disaster recovery solutions. The 5N2 is the fastest, network attached Drobo available to prosumers and provides up to 2x performance boost with an upgraded processor and port bonding option. The 5N2 is built with Drobo’s patented BeyondRAID™ technology to meet the demanding data storage requirements of connected home users, media professionals and small businesses. The expanded functionality includes technology features of Drobo’s enterprise level products, such as DroboDR for disaster recovery backup. By implementing a level of automation usually preserved for more expensive solutions, and still maintaining the award-winning simplicity found in all Drobos, the 5N2 is the easiest to use NAS on the market.

Connectivity

• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports

Drives and Expansion

• Up to five (5) 3.5? SATA II/III hard disk drives or solid state drives (sold separately).
• One (1) mSATA solid state drive in the Drobo Accelerator Bay for increased performance (sold separately).
• Drives of any manufacturer, capacity, spindle speed, and/or cache can be used. No carriers or tools required. Click here for drive recommendations.
• Expandable by adding drives or hot-swapping drives with larger ones. Use the Capacity Calculator to estimate available storage in various configurations.

BeyondRAID Features

• Thin Provisioning
• Instant Expansion
• Mixed Drive Size Utilization
• Automatic Protection Levels
• Single – or Dual-Disk Redundancy
• Virtual Hot Spare
• Data Aware
• Drive Re-ordering
• 64TB filesystem support
• Drive bay indicator lights, capacity gauge, status lights
• Drobo Dashboard version 2.6 or later

Operating System Support

• Apple® macOS X 10.11 and higher
• Microsoft® Windows® 10
• Microsoft® Windows® 8

Network Protocols

• Common Internet File System (CIFS) / Server Message Block (SMB)
• Apple Filing Protocol (AFP)

Hardware Features

• Carrier-less Drive Bays
• Power Fail Protection
• Kensington Lock Port for Security (lock not included)

Additional Software Features

• Hot Data Caching
• DroboApps
• myDrobo compatible
• Maximum System Capacity: 64TB
• Drive Spin Down
• Dim Lights
• OS X Time Machine Support
• OS X / macOS Time Machine Support
• Cloud access

Warranty

• Two (2) year warranty

Size and Weight

• Desktop Form Factor
• Width: 5.9 in (150.3 mm)
• Height: 7.3 in (185.4 mm)
• Depth: 10.3 in (262.3 mm)
• Weight: 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) without hard drives, power supply, or packaging

Power and Cooling

• External Power Supply:
  • AC Input – 100-240VAC~2A, 50-60Hz
  • DC Output – 12V, 7A, 84W
• Dual, fixed, variable speed cooling fans

Environmental Specifications

• Acoustics – Normal Operation:
• Operating Temperature: 10°C – 35°C (50° – 95°F)
• Non-Operating Temperature (storage): -10° – 60°C (14° – 140°F)
• Operating Humidity: 5% – 80%

Box Contents

• Drobo 5N2
• 2x 6 ft (1.8 m) Ethernet cables
• 6 ft (1.8 m) power cord with power supply
• Quick Start Card

Product Part Numbers

• Americas: DRDS5A21
• Europe, Middle East & Africa: DRDS5A31
• Asia Pacific: DRDS5A61 / DRDS5A51

Warranty

This product is sourced in Australia and carries a full Australian Manufacturers Warranty

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