Drobo Storage system Manual page 18

Clear Hard Drives
In the event you may want to completely reset your Drobo, clear all data from the
hard drives and start anew, you may do so using the following procedure:
Warning! This procedure will clear all existing data on the hard drives inside of
your Drobo.
To clear all hard drives:
1. Disconnect the power from your Drobo.
2. Locate the Clear Hard Drives pinhole in the back of your Drobo.
3. Find a thin, firm piece of metal, like a straightened paper clip.
4. Insert the metal into the hole to press the button.
5. While holding down the button, connect the power back to your Drobo.
6. Continue to hold down the button until the power indicator starts blinking
green. (approximately 30 seconds).
7. Now you are ready to Format Your Drobo
Related Topics
Adding, Removing and Replacing Hard Drives
Getting Started
Troubleshooting
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