![]() In Advanced view, the options to include system files. Leave the default time and days of the week to AM and All Days Basic View Select the destination folder as one of the Drobo volumes Select the source folder at my Documents Folder from my PC I will rename the copy to ‘First Drobo Backup’ ![]() Selecting the + option allows me to create a new copy object. You can also view a report of the last run of a particular Drobo Copy task. Reset – Made a horrible mistake and just need to start over? This is your tool.ĭrobo Copy is a feature that enables you to easily backup files to your Drobo device.įrom this screen, you can add, edit, delete or run a Drobo Copy task. The rest of the process is similar to the format this is done when first installing the Drobo. Selecting the format option starts with a prompt warning you that all your data will be deleted. For the purposes of this review, the Drobo was formatted into 4 – 2TB volumes. Format – Use this to change the way the Drobo has been formatted. Shutdown – Performs a clean shutdown of the unit.ħ. The file itself is unreadable by the end user.Ħ. Support will most likely ask for this if you are experiencing problems. Diags – Runs some very quick diagnostics and puts a log file to your desktop for review. Register – Takes you to the Drobo site for registration of the unit. Check for Updates – Between this post and the first one, Drobo upgraded the software to version 2.0.3! The software does automatically check for updates, but in case you skipped it the last time, you can update it from here. Rename Device – If I had two of the same unit or if I just wanted to rename my Drobo to “Bob” this would be the place.ģ. When selected, it will blink the light between red and green.Ģ. I did it several time to impress my friends when on a Skype call, but that was it. Blink Lights – I’m sure there is a good reason to blink the lights on a Drobo, but this might be the least used function in the tools bar. Blink the lights, rename the device, check for software updates, register your Drobo, perform some system diagnostics, shutdown your Drobo, format it and reset the unit.ġ. This gives the user the ability to do several functional and maintenance items. Here is a good overview of the Drobo Dashboard v2 from Mario Blandini.įrom the Capacity and Tools option in the Dashboard select Tools. If you are a Drobo owner, the upgrade is free. It’s a definite upgrade and one that users of a Drobo should test out quickly. For a company that is taking steps in the right direction when it comes to back up hardware, this software upgrade replaces a fairly vanilla offering from the last several years. The first part of this review can be found at Drobo Has a New Dashboard! Welcome Version 2.0 with a Drobo S and 5 Drives In recent months, Drobo has released a new version of their dashboard (v2.0.3 updated for this review) for both their consumer and enterprise products. Some reviews over at the Home Server Show and some here at the Average Guy. I have been reviewing a Drobo in some form or fashion since December 2010.
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