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Menu options include the following:
● All Drobos (#), where # is the number of Drobo devices you have connected – Opens the All
Drobos page.
● Status – Opens the Status page, where you can view a variety of status information for the
selected Drobo device, such as drive information, device serial number and more.
● Capacity – Opens the Capacity page, where you can view how the storage capacity of the Drobo
device is being used.
● Volumes – Opens the Volumes page, which enables you to view and manage volumes for the
Drobo device.
● Tools – Opens the Tools page, which provides access to special tools, such as those to restart
the Drobo device or check for software updates.
● Drobo Settings – Opens a sub-menu with the option to modify various types of settings, such as
General, Admin and Network.
● Pending Updates – Opens the Pending Updates page, which will display all the pending Drobo
Dashboard and/or Firmware updates, if any.
This option will be available only if there are any pending updates.
● Dashboard Preferences – Opens the Dashboard Preferences page, which enables you to modify
Dashboard settings, such as those for automatic software updates and e-mail settings. (E-mail
settings enable you to receive e-mail alerts on the status of the Drobo devices).
● Help and Support – Opens the Help and Support page, which provides access to various forms of
help, including the Online User Guide and the Drobo knowledge base.
Tip:
For Status, Capacity, Volumes and Tools pages, you can view the same information for
other connected Drobo devices (if applicable) by clicking the up or down arrow key that
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