User Manual

Drobo 5C User Guide 2

Contents

1 Drobo 5C Online User Guide .............................................................................................. 6

1.1 Before You Begin ........................................................................................................ 7

1.1.1 Product Features at a Glance ............................................................................... 8

1.1.2 Checking Box Contents ...................................................................................... 10

1.1.3 Checking System Requirements ........................................................................ 11

1.1.3.1 Operating Systems Supported .................................................................... 12

1.1.3.2 Connectivity Interface Supported for the Drobo 5C .................................. 13

1.1.4 Checking the Hardware You Need ..................................................................... 14

1.1.4.1 Selecting Drives .......................................................................................... 15

1.1.4.2 Determining Drive Space Requirements .................................................... 17

1.1.4.3 Using Power Protection .............................................................................. 19

1.1.5 Getting Started Guide ........................................................................................ 20

1.2 Setting Up Your Drobo 5C ........................................................................................ 21

1.2.1 Inserting the Drives ............................................................................................ 22

1.2.2 Installing Drobo Dashboard ............................................................................... 24

1.2.2.1 Installing Drobo Dashboard on Windows ................................................... 25

1.2.2.2 Installing Drobo Dashboard on Mac ........................................................... 30

1.2.3 Connecting Cables on Your Drobo 5C ................................................................ 36

1.2.4 Updating your Drobo 5C to the latest firmware ................................................ 38

1.2.5 Registering Your Drobo 5C ................................................................................. 40

1.2.6 Formatting the Drives ........................................................................................ 43

1.2.6.1 Selecting a File System and Volume Size for Your Drobo 5C...................... 44