Drobo replacement

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Thanks for your message! Here are some solid DAS options within your budget that can handle your photo and video editing needs, with RAID options and the ability to expand storage over time:

Pegasus3 R8

Bays: 8

RAID: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD

Connection: 2x Thunderbolt 3 (TB3)

Noise: Relatively quiet, designed for professional use

Capacity: Supports up to 8 drives (expandable)

Price: Likely on the higher end of your budget, but great for performance and scalability.

TerraMaster D8 Thunderbolt 3

Bays: 8

RAID: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10

Connection: 2x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb)

Capacity: Handles 3.5/2.5-inch SATA drives

Price: More affordable, with great features for a lower cost compared to higher-end options.

Lacie 6big Thunderbolt 3

Bays: 6

RAID: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10

Connection: 2x Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 combo

Capacity: Ideal for 6-bay configurations and scalable for future growth

Price: Slightly higher, but built for heavy workloads like video and photo editing.

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8

Bays: 8

RAID: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10

Connection: 2x Thunderbolt 3, PCIe upgrade slot

Capacity: SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe drives supported

Expandable: The PCIe upgrade slot allows for more flexibility in the future.

These units all support RAID configurations and will allow you to swap or add drives as your data grows. Given your focus on photo and video editing, I recommend considering Thunderbolt 3 units like the Pegasus3 R8 or TerraMaster D8 Thunderbolt 3 for fast data access speeds, especially when editing large files.