If you have not already installed Drobo Dashboard, insert the Drobo
Resource CD that came with your Drobo FS into your computer. (Make
sure it is connected to your network.) You can also download Drobo
Dashboard at: www.drobo.com/support/updates. From the on-screen
menu, select "Install." After Drobo Dashboard is installed, it will start
automatically. Drobo Dashboard assigns "Drobo-FS" as the default name
for your Drobo FS and automatically formats the volume when it first
discovers your Drobo FS. To change the name of your Drobo FS, see
page 13.
Once you've chosen the number and capacities of drives to install, all
you have to do is remove the face plate of your Drobo FS by simply
pulling it off and then sliding the drives into the Data Bays. It doesn't
matter which drive goes into which Data Bay. You should note that any
pre-existing data on the drives will be erased. Be sure not to touch any
exposed hard drive circuit boards after unpacking.
First orient the drive connectors so that they are pointed towards the
Drobo FS and are at the bottom of the drive (as shown). Open the Drive
Lock by pressing it towards the left and slide the drive into the Data Bay
until you feel the connector "mate" at the rear of the Drobo FS. If the
connectors seat properly, the Drive Lock will snap behind the drive,
securing it into place.
Tip: Insert the drive with top silver plate facing up (circuit board down).
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