Drobo5N2 User Guide
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Setting Up Your Drobo 5N2
Once you have unpacked your Drobo 5N2 from its box and ensured you meet all system and
hardware requirements, it is time to set up your Drobo device for use. This can be done in just a few
easy steps!
1.
2.
Downloading and Installing Drobo Dashboard
3.
Connecting Cables and Powering on Your Drobo 5N2
4.
5.
Setting Administrator Username and Password
6.
Understanding the Indicator Lights
7.
Migrating a Disk Pack from Another Drobo Device
8.
Using Drobo 5N2 with Time Machine
9.
Note:
The Drobo 5N2 supports migrating entire disk packs from a Drobo5N (16TB and 64TB
volume) and DroboFS (16TB volume), preserving its data. To ensure a safe and successful
migration of the drives, carefully follow the instructions in
Summary of Contents for 5N2
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