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Data Robotics, Inc. 

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Summary of Contents for Drobo

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Page 2: ...th Drobo 10 Drobo is a labor saving device Drobo is primary storage No computer software needed but provided anyway Sharing Drobo between computers Putting Drobo to rest for long periods How the Drobo...

Page 3: ...ktop Drobo combines the advanced concepts of storage virtualization and cybernetics to take the pain out of data management There are many different ways to store and protect digital content but Drobo...

Page 4: ...ity Here are three examples a Start with three 250GB drives and you ll have about 500GB of total usable protected space b Add a 500GB drive to increase total usable protected space to approximately 75...

Page 5: ...lick Drobo Follow the installation wizard instructions When the Resource CD menu opens click Drobo Dashboard to install Open Drobo Dashboard and this screen displays Power USB2 0 The message at right...

Page 6: ...he Drobo indicator lights and what actions they may ask you to take Hot Tip Although you don t need any application software to use Drobo we recommend you install the Drobo Dashboard software from the...

Page 7: ...omplete backup of all your most important digital stuff in another location III Your world with Drobo No computer software needed but provided anyway One of the nicest aspects about Drobo is that you...

Page 8: ...or a prolonged period Hot Tip Remember when you add or upsize drives to Drobo after initial formatting you never need to format added drives again Plus you get immediate access to that capacity How Dr...

Page 9: ...ives 1 000GB for the first time Installing four Tera drives into your Drobo will provide approximately three Terabytes of usable protected space However be sure that you need it The highest capacity d...

Page 10: ...pacity and remapping data throughout the Data Bays Drobo allows you to upgrade capacity forever as long as you replace a smaller drive with a larger one Adaptive Data Mapping allows Drobo to be self h...

Page 11: ...s like you Visit http www drobo com support to find all FAQs VI Frequently Asked Questions VI Frequently Asked Questions We recommend you read all of the following FAQs Q How do I download the latest...

Page 12: ...s placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the product 9 Avoid Object and Liquid Entry Never push object...

Page 13: ...SE LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS ON CONTRACTS LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY LOSS OF GOODWI...

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