Drobo Pro - Checking System Requirements

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Checking System Requirements
Check to ensure your operating system and cable interface are supported.
Operating Systems Supported for Drobo/Pro/S
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Notes:
- For best performance, ensure you are running the latest service packs for the
appropriate Windows operating systems.
- For the most current list of supported operating systems, you can check the
specifications for your product online. Navigate to www.drobo.com/products/index.php,
click on your product and then click on the Tech Specs tab.
Cable Interfaces Supported
Your Drobo/Pro/S connects directly to your computer using one of the following connection
ports. (Your DroboPro can also connect to a router or switch.) We recommend that you use
the fastest connection you have available on your computer.
Notes:
- You can only use one connection at a time.
- If the interface you would like to use is not available on your computer, you can
purchase and install an add-on adapter card. (This is a circuit board that fits into an
expansion slot in your computer and provides the interface you want.)
eSATA
Available on Drobo S only.
External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or eSATA is an external interface for
SATA technologies and provides fast data transfer speeds for external storage devices.
With data transfer speeds of 6 Gbit/s, eSATA is nearly twice as fast as FireWire 800 and
three times faster than USB 2.0.