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General| Storage drive size | 3.5 \ |
|---|---|
| Hot-swap drive bays | Yes |
| Storage drive capacity | - GB |
| Storage drives installed | No |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Total installed storage capacity | - TB |
| Number of storage drives installed | 0 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 5 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III |
| Product type | HDD/SSD enclosure |
| Product color | Black |
| LED indicators | Data, HDD |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them. |
| Compatible operating systems | Apple Macintosh macOS 10.10 and higher Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 7 |
| Output current | 10 A |
| Output voltage | 12 V |
| Power source type | AC |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 120 W |
| AC adapter input current | 2 A |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64 |
| Cables included | USB |
| Device class | Home & Home Office |
| Processor frequency | - GHz |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 262.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 150.3 mm |
| Height | 185.4 mm |
| Weight | 3900 g |
| Cable length | 1 m |
Overview of Drobo 5C features with images.
Verify all components are present in the product box.
Ensure operating system and cable interface compatibility.
Details on necessary hardware for Drobo 5C operation.
Instructions for initial setup and operation of the Drobo 5C.
Step-by-step guide to inserting hard drives into the Drobo 5C bays.
Instructions for installing the Drobo management software.
Procedure for connecting data and power cables to the Drobo 5C.
Process to update the Drobo 5C to the most recent firmware version.
Steps to register the Drobo 5C for support and warranty.
Choose file system format and volume size for drives.
Power on Drobo 5C and initiate drive formatting process.
Recommended method for safely shutting down Drobo via software.
Guidelines for protecting data using Drobo 5C.
Ensuring optimal performance by updating Drobo Dashboard and firmware.
How to access and use the digital user guide for Drobo 5C.
Accessing help specific to the current Drobo Dashboard screen.
Accessing additional support and answers via the Drobo knowledge base.
Steps to register the Drobo 5C for support and warranty.
Information on how to contact Drobo support for assistance.
Overview of the Drobo Dashboard software for setup and management.
Procedure to modify the network name of your Drobo 5C.
How to re-format the drives in your Drobo 5C at any time.
Importance and methods for safely powering down the Drobo 5C.
Procedure to reset the Drobo 5C to its factory default settings.
Using Drobo Dashboard to test Drobo 5C connectivity.
Enabling or disabling the Drobo shortcut icon in the system tray.
Enabling automatic checks for Drobo Dashboard and firmware updates.
Configuring protection against two simultaneous drive failures.
Adjusting the brightness level of the Drobo 5C indicator lights.
Estimating usable, protected storage space based on drives.
Procedure for increasing storage by adding or replacing drives.
Procedure for reducing storage capacity by removing drives.
Viewing how Drobo 5C's storage capacity is being utilized.
Viewing detailed status information for the Drobo 5C device.
How to find the serial number of your Drobo 5C.
How to find the current firmware version of your Drobo 5C.
How to find the version of the installed Drobo Dashboard software.
Viewing overall system information for the Drobo 5C.
Viewing detailed information for each installed hard drive.
Viewing and printing diagnostic files for troubleshooting.
Interpreting the meaning of the Drobo 5C's status indicator lights.
Configuring email alerts for Drobo device status and events.
Adjusting when email alerts are sent based on severity.
Turning off email notifications from the Drobo device.
Adjusting when on-screen alerts are displayed based on severity.
Turning off visual alerts displayed on the screen.
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