Drobo 5C User Guide 46
1.2.6.2 Turning On Your Drobo 5C and Formatting the
Drives
With Drobo Dashboard installed on your host computer and cables connected, you are
ready to turn on your Drobo 5C and format the drives.
Note:
Some of the Windows and Mac operating systems will also prompt you to format
the drives. Click Cancel or Ignore, as appropriate, and continue with formatting from
Drobo Dashboard.
To format the drives:
1. With Drobo Dashboard open on your computer, press the Power toggle button on
the back of your Drobo 5C once.The Drobo 5C powers on and appears on the All
Drobos page of the Drobo Dashboard.
2. Double-click on the Drobo 5C icon on the All Drobos page.A message appears, asking
if you would like to format the device.
3. Click the Yes button.The Format Type page opens. Depending on your operating
system the page displays with different options.
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