Connecting Drobopro Directly To Your Computer Via Iscsi - Drobo Pro Getting Started Manual

Notes:
- All three configurations require initial setup with your USB connection.
- DroboPro supports gigabit Ethernet connections (1000 Mbit/s) for optimal
performance of iSCSI. Although your DroboPro will auto-negotiate the highest
connection speed available to your computer, router or switch, iSCSI does not
perform well at slower speeds.
- You can purchase an add-on gigabit Ethernet adapter card for your computer if
needed. Note, however, that a regular network adapter card is required, as Data
Robotics, Inc., does not support iSCSI-specific cards, or HBA (host bus adapter)
cards.
- If you experience trouble with the following setup steps, check to ensure your
operating system's firewall is set to allow inbound and outbound network
connections for the Drobo Dashboard application. In other words, check to ensure
your firewall allows .exe and related files from Drobo Dashboard to pass through.

Connecting DroboPro Directly to Your Computer via iSCSI

In this configuration, you directly connect DroboPro via its iSCSI connection to your
computer's Ethernet port.
1. If you haven't already done so, install Drobo Dashboard on your host computer. See
"Installing Drobo Dashboard" on page 9 for steps.
2. If you haven't already done so, insert the hard drives into your DroboPro. See
"Inserting the Hard Drives" on page 12 for steps.
3. Connect one end of the USB cable into your DroboPro, and the other end into your
host computer. See "Connecting the Cables" on page 14 for more information.
4. Connect the power supply to the power connection at the back of your Drobo device,
and connect the other end to a power source.
5. Power on your DroboPro and format the drives when prompted. For steps, see
"Turning on the Power and Formatting the Drives" on page 16.
6. Once the connection between your DroboPro and host computer have been
established, safely shut down your DroboPro. For steps, see "Safely Shutting Down
Your Drobo/Pro/S" on page 32.
7. Unplug the USB cable from your DroboPro and host computer.
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