Drobo 5D3 - Checking for Software Updates; Using the Online User Guide

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initial set up). This feature keeps both the Drobo Dashboard and your device’s firmware
up to date.
You can also install updates from the Start 5D3 page. If you would like to install a
firmware update from the Drobo website, see Manually Updating Firmware from the
Website.
4.2.1 Checking for Software Updates
The following steps ensure that Drobo Dashboard and your Drobo device’s firmware are
up to date.
1. In Drobo Dashboard, select the appropriate Drobo 5D3 device on the All Drobos
page.
2. Click the Tools option on the Navigation menu to open the Tools page.
3. In the Software Updates area of the Tools page, click the Check for Updates option.
4. If a software update is available, a dialog box opens, asking if you would like to install
the update. Click the Yes button and follow the prompts to install the update.
4.3 Using the Online User Guide
After you have set up your Drobo 5D3, you are ready to use it to store and back up data.
To learn how to manage and use your Drobo 5D3, refer to the Online User Guide for
your product available at the Drobo 5D3 page.
You can also access the user guide from the Drobo Dashboard by clicking the Help &
Support option on the Navigation menu. This will lead to the Help and Support. page.