While onsite with a customer, it was brought to my attention that Data Robotics has come out with a great storage solution - <a href="http://www.drobo.com/pdf/drobo_data_sheet.pdf">DROBO</a>. I dont think this an Enterprise class solution when you consider redundancy of core components and IOPs, but I do think this would fit in perfectly for the home network.

Here is why:

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Utilizes "Beyond RAID" - touted as "Redundant Protection, with no headaches", Drobo provides the redundant protection of much more expensive storage, in a format you do not have to configure or manage.

Easy Expandability - you can mix and match hard drives, allowing you to change on the fly as you data grows - Up to 16 TB via 4 drive bays!

Super Easy Setup - just plug it in and you're on your way. Works with Windows, MACs, and Linux

Take a look at a great introdutory <a href="http://www.drobo.com/resources/drobodemo.php">video </a>which showcases its features.

Currently the unit operates using 3.5" SATA drives and currently utilizes USB 2.0 and Firewire 800. Plus you can add on the DROBO SHARE and connect it your home network. When the USB 3.0 version comes out with built in networking - Im in.