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Replacement for Drobo 5D - Enquiries - 01-22-2024
Hi there,
I have a Drobo 5D with 3 x 4TB WD NAS Red drives. This is connected to a Mac Mini via a TB2 connection which also acts as a Plex server
Looking to migrate to a supported NAS device, given Drobo is defunct. Prefer to keep it directly attached to the Mac (presume TB3 upgrade) and would like the easiest way to migrate.
Having at least 5 bays would be good to allow for additional storage.
I have seen the recent NAS announcements by UGreen with attractive pricing, but I am worried about the quality, given they are new to this market.
Would like some ideas of devices to look out for good prices on.
Thanks.
RE: Replacement for Drobo 5D - ed - 01-24-2024
Hey there! Making the switch from Drobo to a reliable NAS is a smart move, especially with your Plex setup. Synology's Plus series, like the DS1522+, is worth checking out. It supports a mix of drives like Drobo, though keep in mind a reformat is necessary during migration. With an AMD Ryzen R1600 and 8GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM, it packs the power for your Plex needs. Looking forward, the DS1522+ ensures scalability and performance for the next five years. You can find it in your budget, and don't forget to explore the NAS Finder tool (https://nascompares.com/nas-builder/)