Installing An Msata Ssd - Drobo 5N Manual

Installing an mSATA SSD

You can install an mSATA SSD into your Drobo 5N. Doing so provides accelerated performance
when reading data from your Drobo 5N. For more information on drive requirements, see
Selecting Drives.
It is best to install the mSATA SSD before inserting drives into the Drobo 5N's drive bays.
Important Notes:
The mSATA SSD is not part of your Drobo device's
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any time.
Your Drobo device must be powered off and unplugged before installation.
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It is important to ground yourself before installing the mSATA SSD in order to discharge
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static electricity. To do so, touch a grounded metal object just before installation.
Warning! If there is any pre-existing data on the mSATA SSD it will be erased. If you wish to
keep the data, copy it to another drive or medium before using with your Drobo device.
1. Gently turn the Drobo 5N on to its side to access the bottom of the Drobo 5N, and open the
Drobo Accelerator Bay door.
2. Slide the mSATA SSD into the slot as depicted in the image below.
3. When finished, close the Drobo Accelerator Bay door and return the Drobo 5N to its normal
position.
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disk pack, so you can add or remove it at
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