Using A Router Or Switch; Using An Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups) Or Power Surge Protector - Drobo B800FS Getting Started Manual

Using a Router or Switch

You will be plugging your Drobo FS/B800fs into a router or switch that must already be
configured to work with your network. Your router or switch must have at least one
Ethernet port open and available.
Your router or switch must also support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),
which assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. If it does not, you will need to
directly connect your Drobo FS/B800fs to one of your computer's Ethernet ports for the
initial setup. See the "Troubleshooting Your Setup" section on page 22 for steps.
Tip: To check for DHCP support, refer to the documentation for your router or switch.
You may also choose to proceed with installation and check for DHCP support only if
you experience a problem.
For optimal performance, it's best if your router or switch supports gigabit Ethernet
connections (1000 Mbit/s). Your Drobo FS/B800fs, however, will auto-negotiate the highest
connection speed available to your router or switch.

Using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or Power Surge Protector

We highly recommend you plug your Drobo device into an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS), which protects against sudden losses in power as well as power surges. We also
recommend a power surge protector, although this only protects against power surges.
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