Drobo B800i Can't Turn On, Continuous Power Cycling

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@scottalanmiller said:

That means, though, that you can only really evaluate stuff that you specifically need and can afford. You could never review a VMAX, for example. I appreciate the idea and see the value in it, but I don't think it is practical unless you are insanely rich and seeking to donate your wealth to hardware manufacturers. There is no simple answer. If you get everything for free you are not invested in it. If you pay for everything you get screwed and/or never get a lot of gear that people would like to see you use.

Exactly. There is a reason all companies with product attend trade shows, do free demos and give always. They are marketing. They are getting their name out there and getting REAL users and real feedback.

Yup. Only real way to do it. Got a new product? Who will buy it? No one, until you give some away and let people try it out, kick the tires, see if it makes sense and start talking about it.

scottalanmiller

Replacement Drobo B800i chassis arrived the other day. Getting it unboxed and swapped out tonight!

Thanks Drobo!!

nadnerB

@scottalanmiller said:

Replacement Drobo B800i chassis arrived the other day. Getting it unboxed and swapped out tonight!

Thanks Drobo!!

Cool, who drew the short straw and has to configure it?
Is it an unnamed minion?

gjacobse

@nadnerB said:

@scottalanmiller said:

Replacement Drobo B800i chassis arrived the other day. Getting it unboxed and swapped out tonight!

Thanks Drobo!!

Cool, who drew the short straw and has to configure it?
Is it an unnamed minion?

I would have gladly volunteered. But they didn't ship it here...

scottalanmiller

@nadnerB said:

Cool, who drew the short straw and has to configure it?
Is it an unnamed minion?

@art_of_shred is plugging it in. I'm configuring.