Data Robotics today gave its Drobo storage robot an often-requested update with an upgraded model that adds dual FireWire 800 ports to the existing model. The extra bandwidth allows a Drobo with more than one drive to potentially transfer data far faster than the existing USB 2.0 connection (up to 50MB read, 35MB write) while providing a free port to daisy-chain other devices.

Original USB-only Drobos are being cleared out at $349 for an empty model, $749 for a 2TB model, and $1,075 for a fully-laden 4TB model.

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Tags: Backups, Bandwidth, Bays, Computer Data, Daisy Chain, Drobo, Firewire, New Model, Ports, Robot, Robotics, Serial Ata, Ships, Storage

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