Drobo DAS replacement

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Based on the options provided and considering your needs for a DAS with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, RAID support, and varying capacities, here are some recommendations:

Promise Pegasus3 R8

Manufacturer: Promise
Category: DAS
Model: Pegasus3 R8
Capacity: 8 bays
RAID Support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt 3
Warranty: 3 years
Form Factor: Tower
Additional Features: Supports up to 8 drives, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and multiple RAID options.
OWC ThunderBay Flex 8

Manufacturer: OWC
Category: DAS
Model: ThunderBay Flex 8
Capacity: 8 bays
RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, JBOD
Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt 3
Warranty: 1 year
Form Factor: Tower
Additional Features: PCIe upgrade slot for adding additional connectivity options, supports various drive types including SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe.
Areca ARC-8050T3

Manufacturer: Areca
Category: DAS
Model: ARC-8050T3
Capacity: 8 bays
RAID Support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD
Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt 3
Warranty: 3 years
Form Factor: Tower
Additional Features: Supports SAS/SATA drives, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and multiple RAID configurations.
TerraMaster D8 Thunderbolt 3

Manufacturer: TerraMaster
Category: DAS
Model: D8 Thunderbolt 3
Capacity: 8 bays
RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt 3
Warranty: 2 years
Form Factor: Tower
Additional Features: Supports both 3.5" and 2.5" SATA drives, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and various RAID options.
Netstor NA762TB3

Manufacturer: Netstor
Category: DAS
Model: NA762TB3
Capacity: 8 bays
RAID Support: 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD
Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt 3
Warranty: 3 years
Form Factor: Tower
Additional Features: Supports both 3.5" and 2.5" SATA/SAS drives, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and flexible RAID configurations.
Each of these models offers robust features such as multiple RAID levels, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for high-speed data transfer, and ample storage capacity with support for various drive types. Depending on your specific requirements regarding warranty, form factor, and additional features like PCIe slots or specific RAID configurations, one of these options should suit your needs well.

Manufacturer Category Model Capacity Warranty Bays Thunderbolt RAID Form Factor HDD Type
Pegasus DAS Pegasus3 R8 8 3 years 8 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 JBOD Tower
Pegasus DAS Pegasus3 R6 6 3 years 6 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 JBOD Tower
Pegasus DAS Pegasus3 R4 4 3 years 4 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD Tower
Pegasus DAS Pegasus32 R8 8 3 years 8 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 JBOD Tower
Pegasus DAS Pegasus32 R6 6 3 years 6 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 JBOD Tower
Pegasus DAS Pegasus32 R4 4 3 years 4 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD Tower
Pegasus DAS Pegasus M4 4 3 years 2 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD Tower 2.5” SATA3 SSD, 2TB/4TB
Lacie DAS 12big Thunderbolt 12 3-5 years 2X TB3 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 Tower
Lacie DAS 6big Thunderbolt 6 3-5 years 2X TB3 0/1/5/6/10/ Tower
OWC DAS ThunderBay 8 8 1 year 2X TB3 RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, JBOD Tower 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs/SSDs
OWC DAS ThunderBay Flex 8 8 1 year 2X TB3 RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, JBOD Tower SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe
SanDisk DAS G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 8 5 years 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 JBOD Tower Enterprise-class Ultrastar hard drives inside
highpoint DAS RocketStor 6418TS 8 2 years 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 JBOD Tower SATA HDDs and SSDs
Areca DAS ARC-8050T3 8 3 years 2X TB3 Tower SAS/SATA
Terra-Master DAS D8-332 8 2 years 40Gb Thunderbolt 3 x 1 SINGLE DISK, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, RAID10 Tower 3.5/2.5inch SATA
Terra-Master DAS D8 Thunderbolt 3 8 2 years 40Gb Thunderbolt 3 x 2 SINGLE DISK, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, RAID1 Tower 3.5/2.5inch SATA
Areca DAS ARC-8050U3-6 6 2 years 2X USB 3.2 Gen 2(10.0Gbps) 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk or JBOD