Drobo Storage User Manual

Introduction
Drobo, the world's first storage robot, is a fully automatic data storage system that provides the only effortless, safe and
expandable repository for all of your digital assets. Drobo connects easily to your Mac via FireWire 800 or USB 2.0, and
appears like one large external drive to OS X, requiring no configuration for use. Drobo can also be easily shared over a
network using DroboShare. For more information about DroboShare, see
Sharing Drobo Between Computers .
Many of the key features delivered to enhance your user experience include:
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Drobo Storage Specifications

General

Brand	Drobo
Model	Storage
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Sharing Drobo Between Computers

The Ins and Outs of Drobo

The Ins and Outs of DroboShare

Adding Hard Drives to Your Drobo

Connecting Drobo to Mac or DroboShare

Connect Drobo to Your Mac

Step-by-step guide for connecting Drobo to a Mac via FireWire or USB.

Connect Drobo to Your DroboShare

Step-by-step guide for connecting Drobo to DroboShare for network access.

Formatting Drives with Drobo Dashboard

Drobo Format Dialog Guidance

Guides the user through the Drobo Format dialog box for initial drive formatting.

Formatting Drives with Drobo Dashboard

Drobo Format Options Explained

Explains format options like HFS+, NTFS, EXT3, FAT32 for Drobo setup.

Formatting Drives with Drobo Dashboard

Drobo Volume Size Selection Process

Guide to selecting Drobo volume size based on OS and drive capacity.

Formatting Drives with Drobo Dashboard

Naming and Confirming Drobo Volume

Process for naming the Drobo volume and confirming format selections.

Formatting Drives with Drobo Dashboard

Drobo Format Progress and Post-Format

Details format progress, completion, and adding drives post-initialization.

Formatting Drives with Mac OS Disk Utility

Mac OS Disk Utility Initialization

Steps for Mac OS Disk Insertion dialog and launching Disk Utility for formatting.

Formatting Drives with Mac OS Disk Utility

Mac OS Disk Utility Erase and Name

Using Disk Utility to erase, format, and name Drobo volumes on a Mac.

Formatting Drives with Mac OS Disk Utility

Mac OS Disk Utility Erase Confirmation

Final confirmation steps in Mac OS Disk Utility for erasing and formatting Drobo.

Understanding Drobo Capacity Reporting

Adding New Capacity to Drobo

Troubleshooting: No Drobo Connected Message

Drobo Data Bay Indicators

Removing and Replacing Hard Drives

Clearing Hard Drives from Drobo

Disconnecting Drobo from Your Mac

Disconnecting Drobo from Your DroboShare

Buying Drives for Drobo

Starting Drobo Dashboard

Starting Drobo Dashboard

Exiting Drobo Dashboard Application

Instructions on how to close or quit the Drobo Dashboard application.

Basic Drobo Dashboard Overview

The Capacity Breakdown Bar Explained

Advanced Drobo Dashboard Features

Data Tab Overview

Overview of the Data tab in the Advanced Drobo Dashboard for monitoring status.

Advanced Drobo Dashboard Features

Status and Data Protection Monitoring

Explains system status, drive status, and data protection messages in the dashboard.

Advanced Drobo Dashboard Features

Tools Tab Controls Explained

Describes controls and functions within the Tools tab of the Drobo Dashboard.

Advanced Drobo Dashboard Features

Tools Tab Function Details

Details functions like Standby, Format, Blink Lights, Rename, Setup, Register.

Advanced Drobo Dashboard Features

Software Updates and License Information

Information on checking for updates and DroboCare License status.

DroboShare Network Configuration

DroboShare Network Configuration

DroboShare Access Control Options

Options for making DroboShare volumes public or password-protected.

Drobo E-mail Alerts Setup

Drobo E-mail Alerts Setup

E-mail Server and Authentication Settings

Specifies settings for To/From addresses, Mail Server, Port, and Authentication.

Troubleshooting Common Drobo Issues