I need a big drive with backup features - Page 10

Burble · 06-08-2009, 14:17

Connect the Drobo to a machine (PC, Mac or Linux) and share the Drobo from there. That's what I'm doing using my MacMini as the host.

Mondo · 06-08-2009, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burble

Connect the Drobo to a machine (PC, Mac or Linux) and share the Drobo from there. That's what I'm doing using my MacMini as the host.

So, what does Droboshare do exactly ?

Mark · 06-08-2009, 14:46

The same job as Burble's MacMini (or my Linux box), except slower. It's just a box (running Linux as it happens) that takes care of the interface between the drive and the LAN.

Burble · 06-08-2009, 15:08

Yep, what Mark said. In addition I get more functionality by having a full OS connected to the Drobo so I can scp stuff to it, script and schedule downloads and so on.

The DroboShare runs a lobotomized Linux variant which doesn't give me the features I need so even once my DroboShare has been replaced I'll be selling it.

The advantage if the DroboShare is that you don't have to manage that extra OS, setup shares and so on - the Drobo Dashboard software will do that for you. Connection wise the DroboShare has 2 USB ports (it can connect to 2 Drobos) and a gigabit ethernet port. The nice thing is that the DroboShare comes with a power splitter so it shares the PSU from the Drobo and doesn't need its own one.

petemc · 18-08-2009, 20:49

Ok looking at my funds I can't afford a Drobo. Its great but too pricey. I'm just going to get 2x 1TB drives for now. I've got a 1TB MyBook and while it works I hate the sound it makes. Odd I know but its like sex robot licking someone in an odd place. Its just odd. I've got a Segate that seems to be ok. Not really up on my gear these days and obviously I don't wanna buy something crap.

Burble · 18-08-2009, 20:54

Lack of funds have a lot to answer for.

I'm very pleased with my Drobo. If it were connected to a DroboShare then I'd be much less impressed but having it connected to a full OS makes it pretty much perfect for what I need.

Shame about the price though.

That reminds me, I must see if I can sell my old Terastation Pro.

Flibster · 18-08-2009, 21:35

Went to tesco's last night and picked up a couple of external USB 1tb iomega drives for £55 each. Will do for video work at the moment.

Drobo is very tempting though for the servers.

petemc · 18-08-2009, 23:32

£55?! Damn. Thats about £20 cheaper than the WD Mybook.

MarcLister · 20-08-2009, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flibster

Went to tesco's last night and picked up a couple of external USB 1tb iomega drives for £55 each. Will do for video work at the moment.

Drobo is very tempting though for the servers.

Sounds like a bloody good deal.

These them?

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152310

petemc · 26-08-2009, 16:17

Forgot about those. Doh. Ordered 2 WD 1tb Elements. Barebones usb drives. Nice and quiet while running. Oddly they buzz when idle! Very odd. So they're my backup drives. Backup, unplug.

18-08-2009, 20:49	#95
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Ok looking at my funds I can't afford a Drobo. Its great but too pricey. I'm just going to get 2x 1TB drives for now. I've got a 1TB MyBook and while it works I hate the sound it makes. Odd I know but its like sex robot licking someone in an odd place. Its just odd. I've got a Segate that seems to be ok. Not really up on my gear these days and obviously I don't wanna buy something crap. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

18-08-2009, 21:35	#97
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Went to tesco's last night and picked up a couple of external USB 1tb iomega drives for £55 each. Will do for video work at the moment. Drobo is very tempting though for the servers. __________________

18-08-2009, 23:32	#98
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	£55?! Damn. Thats about £20 cheaper than the WD Mybook. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

26-08-2009, 16:17	#100
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Forgot about those. Doh. Ordered 2 WD 1tb Elements. Barebones usb drives. Nice and quiet while running. Oddly they buzz when idle! Very odd. So they're my backup drives. Backup, unplug. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

06-08-2009, 14:17	#91
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Connect the Drobo to a machine (PC, Mac or Linux) and share the Drobo from there. That's what I'm doing using my MacMini as the host.

06-08-2009, 14:46	#93
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	The same job as Burble's MacMini (or my Linux box), except slower. It's just a box (running Linux as it happens) that takes care of the interface between the drive and the LAN.

06-08-2009, 15:08	#94
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Yep, what Mark said. In addition I get more functionality by having a full OS connected to the Drobo so I can scp stuff to it, script and schedule downloads and so on. The DroboShare runs a lobotomized Linux variant which doesn't give me the features I need so even once my DroboShare has been replaced I'll be selling it. The advantage if the DroboShare is that you don't have to manage that extra OS, setup shares and so on - the Drobo Dashboard software will do that for you. Connection wise the DroboShare has 2 USB ports (it can connect to 2 Drobos) and a gigabit ethernet port. The nice thing is that the DroboShare comes with a power splitter so it shares the PSU from the Drobo and doesn't need its own one.

18-08-2009, 20:54	#96
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Lack of funds have a lot to answer for. I'm very pleased with my Drobo. If it were connected to a DroboShare then I'd be much less impressed but having it connected to a full OS makes it pretty much perfect for what I need. Shame about the price though. That reminds me, I must see if I can sell my old Terastation Pro.