Freenas or alternative?

Mark · 05-10-2010, 18:37

I've got a pair of Drobos and I've had data 'disappear' several times, but a quick reboot and it's back.

At least one of my Drobos seems to like hanging my Windows XP box, but then I've had that happen with other devices too so it may not be the Drobo's fault.

Best point - I recently did a disk upgrade, moving a 1TB drive from one to the other, and then adding two 2TB drives. Neither Drobo missed a beat.

Worst point - they're slow. Even over firewire they significantly underperform a USB enclosure containing a single Samsung F3.

05-10-2010, 18:37	#11
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I've got a pair of Drobos and I've had data 'disappear' several times, but a quick reboot and it's back. At least one of my Drobos seems to like hanging my Windows XP box, but then I've had that happen with other devices too so it may not be the Drobo's fault. Best point - I recently did a disk upgrade, moving a 1TB drive from one to the other, and then adding two 2TB drives. Neither Drobo missed a beat. Worst point - they're slow. Even over firewire they significantly underperform a USB enclosure containing a single Samsung F3.