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General| Drive Bays | 8 |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Hot-Swappable Drives | Yes |
| RAID Support | BeyondRAID |
| Connectivity | FireWire 800, iSCSI, USB 2.0 |
| Supported Drives | 3.5" SATA I/II hard drives |
| Power Supply | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Type | Network Attached Storage |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | 16TB (with 2TB drives) |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS |
Verify that all included components are present in your Drobo device's box.
Ensure your operating system and cable interfaces are compatible with your Drobo device.
Choose compatible 3.5-inch SATA hard drives for your Drobo device, considering capacity.
Calculate usable storage space based on drive capacity and redundancy settings.
Understand requirements for routers, switches, and UPS or surge protectors for your Drobo.
Install the Drobo Dashboard software for managing your Drobo device.
Insert compatible hard drives into your Drobo/Pro/S device.
Connect your Drobo device to your computer and power source.
Power on your Drobo device and format the drives according to system requirements.
Connect your DroboPro directly to your computer's Ethernet port for iSCSI setup.
Connect your DroboPro to a switch for iSCSI setup, linking to your computer.
Connect your DroboPro to your network via a router or switch for iSCSI setup.
Implement best practices to maximize data safety and digital asset management.
Ensure optimal performance by keeping Drobo Dashboard and firmware updated.
Learn the proper procedure for safely shutting down your Drobo device.
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