Backing up data is challenging, especially for SMB, who want faster backups, smaller backup windows, and faster recovery. Deduplication eliminates redundant data and makes backup to disk as cost effective as backing up to tape, for example. With recent developments and innovations, there are now deduplication options integrated into backup software that make it more affordable.
Combining Drobo for disk backup and deduplication as a component in backup media server software provides a solution that is less than half the cost of any entry-level deduplication solution. And the incredible ease-of-use is a big plus!