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product_id: 36890231
title: "Drobo 5C 12TB: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Array with Seagate HDDs - USB 3.0 port, type C (DDR4A21-12TB)"
brand: "drobo"
price: "$U2856"
currency: UYU
in_stock: false
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/36890231-drobo-5c-12tb-5-drive-direct-attached-storage-das-array
store_origin: UY
region: Uruguay
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# Battery Backup 12TB Storage USB 3.0 Type-C Drobo 5C 12TB: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Array with Seagate HDDs - USB 3.0 port, type C (DDR4A21-12TB)

**Brand:** drobo
**Price:** $U2856
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Drobo 5C 12TB: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Array with Seagate HDDs - USB 3.0 port, type C (DDR4A21-12TB) by drobo
- **How much does it cost?** $U2856 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

- • **Massive Capacity:** Supports up to 64TB for all your data needs.
- • **Sleek Metal Design:** Stylish and durable chassis that fits any workspace.
- • **Robust Data Protection:** Battery-backed memory safeguards your data against power interruptions.
- • **Scalable Storage Solution:** Easily expand your storage with hot-swappable drives.
- • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with both Mac and Windows systems.

## Overview

The Drobo 5C 12TB is a high-capacity, scalable direct-attached storage solution designed for both Mac and Windows users. With a sleek metal chassis, USB 3.0 Type-C connectivity, and the ability to support up to 64TB of data, it offers robust data protection with battery-backed memory, making it ideal for professionals who need reliable and expandable storage.

## 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 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.Operating System Support: Apple macOS X 10.11 and higher,Microsoft Windows 10,Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 7
- 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 | 12 TB usb 3 |
| Brand | Drobo |
| Series | DDR4A21-12TB |
| Item model number | DDR4A21-12TB |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
| Operating System | Windows Versions: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac Versions: Mac OS X 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 | B01M0VP37D |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 23, 2016 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 3 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Raid
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB, SATA
- **Brand:** Drobo
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** usb 3
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Hard Disk Size:** 12 TB
- **Specific Uses For Product:** business, personal

## Images

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## Available Options

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

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*