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is required, as Data Robotics does not support iSCSI-specific
cards. (Please see Configuration 1 or 2 as an alternative that
does not require you to purchase and install an additional
Ethernet card.)
Setup:
1. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the iSCSI
(Ethernet) port on the back of your DroboPro/DroboElite. Then
connect the other end to an available network port on your
computer.
2. Plug the supplied power cord into the power port on the back of
your DroboPro/DroboElite.
3. Plug in the power cord and flip the power toggle switch on the
rear left side of the Drobo storage device.
4. After the boot sequence, Drobo Dashboard should recognize
your DroboPro/DroboElite and you can begin the volume setup
and formatting process.
Creating a volume
You can use Volume Management to create and manage multiple
volumes on your DroboPro or DroboElite, each with its own size and
supported file format. After setting up your volumes, each will show up
uniquely, rather than as a single volume. On DroboElite, you can also set
a CHAP password for any volumes you choose to protect from
unwanted access. See page 15 for more information. By default,
DroboElite automatically creates one 16TB unformatted volume.
DroboPro creates one or more 2 TB volumes. You can delete these
volumes as necessary.
Note: In Windows, volumes are sometimes referred to as logical drives or
partitions. On a Mac, volumes are simply volumes. The term ”Logical Unit
Number” (LUN) is also used to refer to volumes.
To access Volume Management, go to the Advanced Controls -> Tools
tab of Drobo Dashboard and click Volume Management. On DroboPro,
you can create up to 16 volumes. With DroboElite, you can create up to
255 volumes. The maximum size of each volume is determined by the
operating system and file system format you choose. (See page 14 for
further detail.) DroboPro and DroboElite support volumes up to 16TB in
size. This gives you great flexibility in adapting your Drobo storage
device to your unique environment. Drobo’s BeyondRAID technology
enables you to create volumes, independent of the actual total physical