Drobo 5N How-To Manual

The Drobo 5N provides simple and affordable network attached
storage for the connected home or small office. ElephantDrive is
a cloud-based service that provides real-time protection of all, or
a subset of data stored on the Drobo.
ElephantDrive running natively on the 5N via a DroboApp provides continuous cloud backups of critical data without
the requirement of a host computer or server. Once enabled, ElephantDrive provides:
Expansive Storage – Store terabytes of documents and rich media in the cloud
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Continuous Backup – Files added or modified on the Drobo are automatically synchronized for cloud
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protection
File Versioning – Access previous versions of files stored in the cloud
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Security – 256-bit AES encryption ensures data is secure at all times
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Web Access – Easily access files or manage your account from any web browser
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Mobile Access – Access all data stored in the cloud from any iOS or Android device
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Content Sharing – Easily share files stored in the cloud with others
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Topics
 C reate a S hare o n t he D robo
E nabling D roboApps a nd I nstalling E lephant D
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C onfiguring E lephant D rive
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Accessing Backup Data Stored in ElephantDrive
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What Y ou W ill N eed
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http://www.drobo.com/start/drobo-­‐5n-­‐start.php
Prerequisites
This document assumes that a Drobo storage device has been installed, configured, and is discoverable
by the Drobo Dashboard. If these steps have not been completed, follow the Getting Started Guide
available a t t he U RL b elow.
http://www.drobo.com/start/download/doc/Drobo-­‐5N-­‐getting-­‐started-­‐en.pdf
Drobo How-To Guide
Drobo Apps - Configuring ElephantDrive
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