Setting Up The Drobo 8D - Drobo 8D User Manual

1.2 Setting Up the Drobo 8D

Once you have unpacked the Drobo 8D from its box and ensured you meet all system and hardware
requirements, it is time to set up the Drobo 8D for use. This can be done in just a few easy steps!
1. Migrating a Disk Pack from Another Drobo Device
2. Inserting Drives
3. Connecting Cables on Your Drobo 8D
4. Power on the Drobo 8D
5. Downloading and Installing the Drobo Dashboard
6. Registering the Drobo 8D
7. Initializing and Updating the Drobo 8D to the Latest Firmware
8. Formatting the Drives for the Drobo 8D
9. Using Backup Volumes with the Drobo 8D
10. Inserting a back slot SSD
Note:
The Drobo 8D supports migrating entire disk packs from other devices, preserving its data.
To ensure a safe and successful migration of the drives, carefully follow the instructions in
Migrating a Disk Pack from Another Drobo Device
Drobo 8D User Guide
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