Formatting The Drobo 8D - Drobo 8D User Manual

1.4.3

Formatting the Drobo 8D

When you first set up the Drobo 8D, you are soon prompted to format the drives in your device. You
may choose to re-format the drives at anytime thereafter.
Warning:
Any data on the drives will be lost when you re-format. Be sure to move the data to another
location first.
Follow these steps to format the Drobo 8D:
1. In Drobo Dashboard on the All Drobos page, select the Drobo device that you would like to
format.
2. Click the Tools option from the Navigation menu. The Tools page for that Drobo device opens.
3. In the Drobo Operations area, click the Format option. A dialog box opens, warning that your
data on the drives will be lost and asking if you would like to continue.
4. Click the Yes button to continue. The Format Type page opens. Depending on your operating
system the page displays with different options.
This is the Format Type page for Drobo 8D
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