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Data Robotics Unveils DroboPro, the First SMB Data Storage System That Manages Itself
SANTA CLARA, CA, Apr 07, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) --
Data Robotics, the company that is changing the way the world stores
and protects digital content, today introduced DroboPro, the first
business class storage array that manages itself. DroboPro delivers a
radically simplified storage experience enhanced by advanced
self-monitoring and self-healing functionality that enables small and
medium businesses (SMBs) to maintain uptime in the face of constant
data growth. Built on the company's award-winning BeyondRAID(TM)
virtualized storage platform, DroboPro provides enterprise-level
business continuity features -- including protection against multiple
concurrent drive failures and no-downtime capacity expansion with
thin provisioning -- while eliminating the lock-in of traditional
RAID configurations.
DroboPro with BeyondRAID offers IT managers the unprecedented
flexibility to replace failed disks, upsize the capacity of disks, and
with one click switch between single and dual disk redundancy without
costly downtime. Providing the most straightforward user experience
ever designed for business class storage, DroboPro enables companies
to devote more resources to business growth and significantly less
time and money to managing their storage. With DroboPro IT managers
no longer have to make difficult and confining choices upfront about
how to provision capacity for the future.
"At many businesses, IT managers are responsible for much more than
just storage, let alone having to predict the future of their
company's business and dynamic storage needs," said David Reinsel,
group vice president, storage and semiconductors, at industry analyst
firm IDC. "A forward-thinking approach to flexible and highly
available data storage, like Data Robotics' DroboPro, not only should
save IT managers capital and administrative costs, but also should
provide them more time to focus on managing their front-end
applications, such as Microsoft Small Business Server and Microsoft
Exchange."
"It's critical that our company's data is always accessible. Devoting
time and resources to manage our storage is challenging, especially as
our data continues to grow each year. The ability to survive two
drive failures and DroboPro's high-speed iSCSI interface make it the
ideal primary storage for our mission-critical applications server,"
said Wayne Titus, owner, AMDG Financial. "Because DroboPro manages
the RAID levels automatically, we no longer need to buy more storage
than we need today in anticipation of estimated future requirements.
As our business grows, DroboPro grows with us. We can add additional
drives as needed, and the new capacity is instantly available. With
DroboPro, we have a high-performance storage solution our business
can afford, with the features, functionality, and ease of use that
are ideal for any small business."
DroboPro Features and Benefits
-- Up to 8 Disks for Instant Expansion to 16TB and Beyond
Customers can grow storage in line with their data capacity needs with
minimal effort. To add capacity, customers simply insert a new hard
disk or replace the smallest disk with a larger one, even when all
eight disk bays are full. Unlike traditional RAID systems, the
BeyondRAID technology found in DroboPro enables IT managers to
efficiently mix and match disk brands, capacities and speeds, enabling
continuous expansion as disk capacities grow. With DroboPro expansion
is automatic and instantaneous, and access to data is always
maintained.
-- No Headache Dual Disk Redundancy
The DroboPro Dual Disk Redundancy option protects against the
simultaneous failure of up to two hard disks. Customers can engage this
option with a single click, without ever losing access to their data.
When it runs out of capacity, customers can switch DroboPro back to
single disk redundancy with a click. Unlike moving between RAID 5 and
RAID 6, there's no need to reformat or migrate data off of the array,
potentially saving hours or days.
-- The Virtues of Smart Volumes
Smart Volumes allow customers to create new volumes in seconds and
manage 16TB volumes over time with ease. The timesaving Smart Volume
management technology integrated into DroboPro allows volumes to pull
storage from the common pool of disks rather than a specific physical
disk allocation. The labor of resizing and migrating volumes is
replaced with the simplicity of intelligent engineering.
-- Triple Interface Featuring iSCSI
DroboPro attaches directly to a server or workstation that requires
storage, or to a shared server or workstation on a network that can
provide access to multiple clients. Interface options include iSCSI
(using Gigabit Ethernet), FireWire 800, and USB 2.0. DroboPro reduces
the complexity of iSCSI by introducing zero configuration connection
establishment for both Windows and Mac OS X.
-- Rack Mount Ready, Desktop Quiet
DroboPro fits into a rack mount environment or can sit on a desktop.
Dual smart fans automatically manage their speed to optimize both
cooling and operating noise. (DroboPro rack-mount sold separately.)
"DroboPro was built on the belief that there is no reason that
storage should be complex or expensive in order to be effective. We've
taken storage to a level that is truly simple and straightforward
without losing the necessary features that businesses need," said Dr.
Geoff Barrall, CEO and founder of Data Robotics. "Leveraging the
capabilities that are built into DroboPro, businesses can quickly
take advantage of this robust, cost-effective storage solution to
ease the burden of nonstop data growth."
Price and Availability
DroboPro is currently available starting at an entry price of $1299
MSRP, with multiple configurations to $3999 for a 16TB rack-mountable
solution. DroboPro is available now from authorized partners worldwide
and on www.drobostore.com. For a list of partners or to learn more
about DroboPro, please visit www.drobo.com/drobopro.
About Data Robotics
Data Robotics, the company that is changing the way the world stores
digital content, develops automated storage products designed to
ensure data is always protected, accessible and simple to manage. The
award-winning Drobo(R) storage arrays are the first to provide the
protection of traditional RAID without the complexity. The
revolutionary BeyondRAID technology frees users from making the
difficult and confining choice of "Which RAID level to deploy?" by
providing an unprecedented combination of advanced features and
automation, including single and dual disk redundancy, instant
expansion, self-monitoring, data awareness, self-healing, and an
easy-to-understand visual status and alert panel. For more
information, visit Data Robotics at www.datarobotics.com.
Data Robotics, DroboPro, Drobo, DroboShare, Smart Volumes, and
BeyondRAID are trademarks of Data Robotics, Inc., that may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks used are
owned by their respective owners.
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Media Contact:
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949-842-7695
SOURCE: Data Robotics
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