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1.2.2
Inserting Drives
As a first step to set up the Drobo 8D, insert the drives into the Drobo. For more information on
drive requirements, see
Also, see this link on the Drobo website:
Warning:
Any pre-existing data on the drives will be erased, as the drives will be formatted. If you
wish to keep the data, copy it to another drive or medium before using with the Drobo 8D.
How to insert the drives
To insert the drives to the Drobo 8D:
1.
Remove the front bezel (faceplate) from the front of the Drobo 8D by pulling it off.
2.
Insert drives with the top labels facing the power and capacity lights. With one hand, hold the
hard drive so that its connectors are positioned at the device and toward the left.
Refer to the image below.
3.
With your other hand, use your thumb to depress and hold open one of the drive locks to a
selected drive bay. Refer to the image below.
4.
Slide the drive into the drive bay, release the drive lock and push the drive into place until you
feel it connect. The drive lock snaps behind the drive, securing it into place.
5.
Insert additional drives in the same manner, following steps 2 through 4.
Drobo 8D User Guide
Selecting
Drives.
Selecting Drives for the Drobo
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