User Guide

Drobo 5C Getting Started Guide 4
1: Before You Begin
Before you begin to set up your Drobo 5C, it is recommended to check the operating system and
hardware requirements.
This section covers the following topics:
 Product features at a glance
 Checking box contents
 Checking system requirements
 Checking hardware requirements
1.1 Product features at a glance
For a quick overview of the features of Drobo 5C, refer to the following images.
Figure 1: Front view of Drobo 5C with the bezel (faceplate) removed.