06-18-2011, 09:49 AM
Within the last week, I just purchased two Drobo S (w/USB 3.0) and an FS and am using 3TB drives in them with no problems (Hitachi and WD Greens). They most likely will not come with the latest firmware (or Drobo Dashboard software) installed, so make sure to update both before you put any drives in it. The new Drobo Dashboard you'll need to go to the Drobo's web site and download it seperately, as the 'older' software will only update the firmware for you. Normally it does update the Dashboard software, too, but it does not grab the brand new version which has a completely new interface.
The Drobo Ses were around $699/ea, and the FS was $615.
I don't have my Costco stuff handy to see the exact model/generation, but it sounds like it is a good deal, as the best price you'll find on a 2TB right now is around $70/ea right now.
I would not worry, at all, regarding it being sensitive to the vibration in your home.
You can use any combination of hard drive sizes, models, manufacturers...no worries there. That is one of the great features and selling points for them.
The Drobo Ses were around $699/ea, and the FS was $615.
I don't have my Costco stuff handy to see the exact model/generation, but it sounds like it is a good deal, as the best price you'll find on a 2TB right now is around $70/ea right now.
I would not worry, at all, regarding it being sensitive to the vibration in your home.
You can use any combination of hard drive sizes, models, manufacturers...no worries there. That is one of the great features and selling points for them.