Drobo 8D - Initializing and Updating the Drobo 8 D to the Latest Firmware

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1.2.7 Initializing and Updating the Drobo 8D to the
Latest Firmware
When you first receive a new Drobo 8D device, you must use the Drobo Dashboard application to
update it to the latest firmware release.
Note:
Make sure that you have installed the Drobo Dashboard on your system before following
the steps given below. For more information see Downloading and Installing Drobo
Dashboard.
To update the firmware of the Drobo 8D to the latest one:
1. Connect the Thunderbolt cable to the back of the Drobo 8D.
2. Ensure that the Apple Mac™ you are using for this setup has a valid Internet/network
connection.
3. Verify that the Drobo is powered off.
4. Insert the drives.
5. Power on the Drobo 8D.
Wait for the Drobo device to appear on the Dashboard. The Drobo should appear with a yellow
Drobo device icon on your main dashboard screen. Double click on the Drobo 8D icon.
For further information you can visit Set up the Drobo.