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Is it ok to access PP file and assets on Drobo over network?
I am running PP CC on a beefy MacPro and just got a new Drobo 5N. I had been storing all my PP files, media and assets locally on my MacPro. However, I am thinking about simply storing all files on the Drobo. Does anyone have any input on whether this will cause slower performance within PP? I know in my old days with FCP I would never consider this and use a local scratch disk with files and media and use the Drobo (or similar) only as archive.
-Kyle
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[Kyle Doyle] “Does anyone have any input on whether this will cause slower performance within PP?”
Yes, compared to internal drives. Like you said, Drobos are archival devices, not primary storage with predictable performance.
It may work for you if you don’t expect consistent performance, and if its speeds are adequate for your needs.
(Side note: the much faster Drobo 5D held a promise of delivering better and more predictable performance – but in the end wasn’t working as a primary storage space either.)
— Alex Gerulaitis | Systems Engineer | DV411 – Los Angeles, CA
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