Specifications

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Troubleshooting Your Setup
If…
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which assigns IP addresses to devices on
a network, is not supported on your network…
Then…
You will need to connect your Drobo FS/B800fs directly to your computer for the initial
setup in order to assign a static IP address to your Drobo B800fs/FS. Make sure your
computer’s Ethernet port is set up to use DHCP.
Steps
1. Make sure you have installed Drobo Dashboard and inserted the hard drives into your
Drobo FS/B800fs.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the back of your Drobo FS/B800fs.
3. Plug the other end into the Ethernet connection on your computer. (Your computer can
be on or off.)
4. Connect the power supply to the power connection at the back of your Drobo device.
5. Connect the other end of the power supply to a power source.
6. Press the power toggle button on the back of your Drobo device once. Your Drobo
device powers on, and a message box appears while Drobo Dashboard automatically
discovers your device and formats your drives.
7. Continue with your setup, including setting the administrator username and password.
For steps, see “Turning On Your Drobo Device” on page 13.
8. After setup is complete, you can assign a static IP address for your Drobo FS/B800fs for
use on your network. For steps on doing that, refer to the Online User Guide.