07-11-2023, 03:46 PM
You are correct that there are no viable or affordable Thunderbolt 4 alternatives in the DAS market similar to Drobo. However, if you are open to considering a NAS solution, Synology offers drive mixing capabilities that can accommodate your needs. While NAS devices may be slightly slower, you can explore the DS923+ model, which provides excellent performance and the flexibility to start with your current extra drives and expand over time.