The Drobo Dashboard is the centralized, proprietary software application used to configure, monitor, and manage Drobo Direct Attached Storage (DAS) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Because Drobo relies on a proprietary “BeyondRAID” technology, standard operating system tools cannot manage the internal drive arrays—making the Drobo Dashboard essential for all operations.
Important Notice: Drobo filed for bankruptcy and was liquidated. While the hardware and legacy software are still widely used by creative professionals, there is no official manufacturer support.
Below is a comprehensive tutorial and walk-through on how to use the Drobo Dashboard to manage your storage. 1. Initial Device Discovery and Home Screen
When you launch the Drobo Dashboard, it scans your local computer interfaces (like USB or Thunderbolt) or your local network via DHCP to auto-discover your storage units. Drobo 5D Direct Attached Storage Device (DAS)
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