MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - July 8, 2008) - Today Data Robotics launched the second
generation of its award-winning Drobo product. Featuring FireWire 800
alongside improved USB 2.0 performance and an upgraded core processor, the
new Drobo is the fastest product in its class for managing and storing
digital information. The increased read and write performance now makes the
product ideal for use as primary storage for media applications such as
photography and video editing, as well as secondary storage.
"Years ago Data Robotics set out on a mission: To create a set of
technologies that allows storage to be safe, expandable and incredibly
simple. Our customers have been asking for a high-performance FireWire
connection since we launched Drobo last year, and this new release is the
next logical step in providing users with what they need -- and have come
to expect -- in the Drobo product," said Geoff Barrall, CEO and founder of
Data Robotics.
The second generation Drobo incorporates all of the features and
functionality that consumers have grown to know and love in its
predecessor: Unparalleled ease of use, redundant data protection, and
instant expandability that allows storage capacity to grow with users over
time. New enhancements include an upgraded core processor, two FireWire 800
ports, dramatically increased USB 2.0 performance, and newly optimized
firmware. This release addresses the needs of any user seeking a reliable
method of managing vast amounts of data without sacrificing performance;
from video editors, to heavy down-loaders, to photographers who shoot raw
images.
"Our ability to deliver FireWire 800 in the newest version of Drobo gives
us even more of an edge with two particular groups: Creative professionals
who rely on the speed and performance of their equipment in their day to
day work, and the Apple community which has a strong affinity for FireWire
products," adds Barrall.
"When it comes to video editing, the faster the storage, the better, and
this is where the new Drobo with FireWire 800 really shines," said Andy
Hirsch of Blue Moon Productions. "I had previously used Drobo as a backup
solution for Final Cut Pro, but the enhanced performance of the second
generation Drobo has allowed me to use it as my primary storage drive for
video editing."
Features include:
-- Best in class performance
-- Redundant data protection
-- Hot expansion up to 16TB
-- Ability to take advantage of mix and match drive capacities
-- Two FireWire 800 ports (FireWire 400 compatible)
-- One USB 2.0 port
Pricing and Availability
The second generation Drobo is priced at $499 MSRP and also comes in a 2TB
version for $899, and a 4TB version for $1,299. All are available for
immediate purchase from
www.drobostore.com and B&H Photo
(
www.bhphotovideo.com), as well as 750 authorized partners worldwide. For
a list of those partners or to learn more about how Drobo is changing the
way the world stores and protect its data, please visit
www.drobo.com
About Data Robotics
Data Robotics -- the makers of Drobo -- develops automated data storage
products designed to ensure data is always protected and easy-to-manage.
Unlike other storage arrays, however, Drobo uses patented software that is
designed for non-technical users who demand reliability without the
complexity of RAID. Key features of Drobo include some of the most advanced
automated features available -- including self-monitoring, self-healing and
an easy-to-understand visual status and alert panel. For more information
visit Data Robotics at
http://www.datarobotics.com
Contact Information: Contact:
Julie Tangen
Kulesa PR for Data Robotics
831.425.1083