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product_id: 37270088
title: "Drobo 5C 8TB: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Array with Seagate HDDs - USB 3.0 port, type C (DDR4A21-8TB)"
brand: "drobo"
price: "₨33437"
currency: LKR
in_stock: false
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/37270088-drobo-5c-8tb-5-drive-direct-attached-storage-das-array
store_origin: LK
region: Sri Lanka
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# Supports up to 64TB volume size Battery-backed memory protects data during power loss USB 3.0 Type-C for ultra-fast connectivity Drobo 5C 8TB: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Array with Seagate HDDs - USB 3.0 port, type C (DDR4A21-8TB)

**Brand:** drobo
**Price:** ₨33437
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💾 Secure your digital empire with Drobo 5C — storage that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Drobo 5C 8TB: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Array with Seagate HDDs - USB 3.0 port, type C (DDR4A21-8TB) by drobo
- **How much does it cost?** ₨33437 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- drobo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted drobo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust & Stylish Build:** Sleek metal chassis with a magnetic front cover combines durability with modern aesthetics for your desk.
- • **Intuitive Status Alerts:** Smart LED indicators keep you informed at a glance, with dimmable lights to maintain focus in creative workspaces.
- • **Seamless USB-C Powerhouse:** Experience blazing-fast data transfers with the latest USB 3.0 Type-C port, perfect for your Mac or PC setup.
- • **Unrivaled Data Protection:** Battery-backed memory safeguards your files during unexpected power outages—because your work deserves zero downtime.
- • **Massive 64TB Expandable Storage:** Scale effortlessly by adding or hot-swapping up to 5 drives, ensuring your data grows with your ambitions.

## Overview

The Drobo 5C 8TB is a 5-bay direct attached storage array featuring USB 3.0 Type-C connectivity, supporting up to 64TB of scalable storage with Seagate HDDs. Designed for Mac and PC users, it offers advanced data protection through battery-backed memory and beyond-RAID technology, ensuring your data remains safe even during power interruptions. Its durable metal chassis and intuitive LED alerts make it an ideal, professional-grade solution for expanding and safeguarding your digital workspace.

## Description

Drobo 5C is designed from the ground up using drobo’s beyond raid technology to be an affordable, secure storage array for everyone. It includes the state-of-the-art USB Type-C connector for a simple way to attach the Drobo and computer. Drobo 5C, a 5 bay storage array with a 64TB volume size, protects data against hard drive failures and sudden power outages, while also using advanced self-healing. By creating a second volume it will protect your computer’s operating system and application files. Drobo doesn't just protect against drive failures, but also from potential data loss after a power outage. Drobo 5C includes advanced battery backup technology that protects data in memory or cache. This battery recharges itself and is designed to last for the life of the product. During a sudden power loss, Drobo protects in-progress operations by saving in progress operations to an internal SSD. The operations are resumed and written to the disks once power is restored. This ensures important information is safe and sound. The battery recharges itself and is designed to last for the life of your Drobo. Lights on the front show alerts of what's happening, easy as reading a traffic light. Green, Yellow or red lights show the drive status. Drobo LED lights can also be dimmed to reduce light pollution in photo and video editing environments.

## Features

- 1 x USB 3. 0 port, Type-C. Includes USB 3. 0, Type-A to Type-C cable
- Holds up to 5 x 3. 5-Inch SATA HDDs. Supports a 64TB volume size
- Scalable desktop storage array. Expandable by adding drives or hot-swapping drives with larger ones
- Battery-backed Memory to protect against power interruptions making the 5C ideal for storing and backing up your data on a Mac or Windows based laptop or PC
- The Drobo chassis is uniquely constructed of metal and the magnetic front Cover is easy to install or remove. *Units with hard drives include Seagate HDDs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | 8 TB |
| Brand | Drobo |
| Series | DDR4A21-8TB |
| Item model number | DDR4A21-8TB |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Operating System | Apple macOS X 10.11 and higher |
| Item Weight | 8.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 10.3 x 5.9 x 7.3 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 10.3 x 5.9 x 7.3 inches |
| Hard Drive Interface | Raid |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | PC- Drobo direct |
| ASIN | B01LXMNM0K |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 23, 2016 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Drobo
- **Size:** 4 x 2TB
- **Material:** Metal
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Item Weight:** 8.5 Pounds

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*