Drobo desktop (5D, 5C, 8D, Mini, S): specifications & data recovery
Model numbers, technical details and data recovery for Drobo desktop (5D, 5C, 8D, Mini, S) NAS and RAID units sold 2008–2022. Fixed quote and a list of recoverable files before you pay.
About the Drobo desktop (5D, 5C, 8D, Mini, S)
BeyondRAID cannot be read by standard RAID tools, and Drobo is no longer supported. We rebuild packs from drive images, including the mSATA cache on 5D models.
Not sure which model you have? The model name is on the front or rear label of the unit, for example DS920+ or TS-453D.
Model numbers in this family
These are the most common model and part numbers in the Drobo desktop (5D, 5C, 8D, Mini, S) family. Other capacities and variants are covered too.
- Drobo Gen 2
- Drobo S
- Drobo Mini
- Drobo 5D
- 5Dt
- 5D3
- 5C
- 8D
How we recover Drobo desktop (5D, 5C, 8D, Mini, S) data
Arrays are reconstructed from drive images on our own systems, including SHR, Btrfs, XFS, ZFS and proprietary layouts, so your shares come back intact.
See also NAS & RAID Units data recovery and other Drobo NAS and RAID units.
Common questions
Can you recover data from a failed Drobo desktop (5D, 5C, 8D, Mini, S)?
In most cases, yes. We image every member drive, identify the RAID layout and file system, and rebuild the volume offline – the NAS itself does not need to work.
Where do I find my NAS model number?
The model name is on the front or rear label of the unit, for example DS920+ or TS-453D.
Can I post my drive to you?
Yes, using our insured courier service from anywhere in the UK.
Get a price from a technician
Tell us the make, the model and what has gone wrong. A technician replies with a price and the quickest way to sort it – normally the same working day.
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