Data Robotics Drobo FS Handbuch Seite 33

Q. Why don't I see more capacity after I delete a large number of files?
A. You will, just be patient. Drobo FS takes this opportunity to optimize
data layout while reclaiming newly created "empty" space.
Q. Why is there data on Drobo FS before I copy data to it?
A. Your operating system and the Drobo FS firmware both place a small
amount of formatting information on the drives prior to any data
transfer.
Q. Why does Drobo FS seem extremely slow when it's almost full?
A. Instead of refusing to copy files when its capacity is nearly full (over
95%), Drobo FS instead enters "slow down" mode to alert you to
check the blue capacity gauge. If all ten blue lights are lit, it's time to
add capacity.
Q. My drive bay lights are flashing green and yellow. What does this
mean?
A. Your Drobo FS is actively working to protect your data. You can still
use your Drobo FS normally, but do not power the unit off when the
lights are flashing, and do not add or remove drives until the lights
stop flashing.
Q. Why am I not receiving any e-mail alerts?
A. Contact your e-mail provider to double-check the information that
you entered when you set up e-mail alerts. Additionally there are
helpful websites such as the one listed below which may contain the
information you need:
www.emailaddressmanager.com/tips/mail-settings.html
Q. Does Drobo FS use RAID?
A. No, the patent-pending technology (called BeyondRAID™) within
Drobo FS is not RAID and was developed specifically to perform data
management and configuration tasks automatically so that you don't
have to. Drobo FS does utilize advanced storage concepts such as
virtualization, but it is not a derivative of RAID. See page 2 for more
information on BeyondRAID.
Q. Should I periodically defragment the drives inside of Drobo FS?
A. No, this type of optimization is performed by Drobo FS automatically.
24