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Drobo 5C 30TB 5-Bay USB 3.0

User Manual for Drobo 5C 30TB 5-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C Enclosure Kit with WD NAS Drives

• Product category: Hard Drive Arrays Drobo
• Brand: Drobo
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• Technical information and basic settings
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Product description

• Drobo 5C 5-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C Enclosure
  • Introducing Drobo 5C
  Designed from the ground up to be an affordable and secure storage array, the 5C 5-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C Enclosure from Drobo is equipped with five 3.5" SATA drive bays that support SATA III 6 Gb/s and SATA II 3 Gb/s drives. Using separately sold drive carriers, the 5C will also support 2.5" hard drives and SSDs. The Drobo 5C distinguishes itself from the other members of the Drobo "5" series through its single USB 3.0 Type-C port, which operates with data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
  
  To facilitate data protection, Drobo's BeyondRAID technology enables single or dual-drive redundancy. If there are any empty drive bays, BeyondRAID allows additional drives to be inserted into the array, where they would be automatically configured. If all drive bays are occupied, simply replace the smallest capacity drive with a larger one and BeyondRAID will handle the rest. BeyondRAID is also what allows drives of varying capacities to work in the same unit, which helps enable future expansion as larger drives become available.
  
  Additional data protection is provided by the included rechargeable battery, which helps protect data stored in the 5C's memory or cache. If there were to be a sudden power loss, the battery allows the Drobo to stay powered long enough for the cached data to be written to an included internal SSD. Cooling is provided by a 120mm variable-speed fan and once installed, the hard drives can be configured to spin down when they're not in use, helping to further reduce noise and energy. Also, the LEDs can be dimmed to reduce light pollution when working in sensitive environments. The Drobo 5C is compatible with both Windows and Mac, including APFS/macOS High Sierra, and also includes a 5.9' USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable, a 100-240 VAC power supply that runs at 50-60 Hz, and a 9.2' power cord. Protection is provided by a limited 1-year warranty within the US or outside the EU, or a limited 2-year warranty within the EU, as well as 90 days of business hour tech support. Using the 1 or 3-year DroboCare warranty renewals, your Drobo 5C is eligible for up to 5 years of coverage.

  General Features

  Protection From Drive Failure
  • The Drobo 5C protects your data from a single or dual hard drive failures. In the case of a drive failure, Drobo will immediately rebuild data using the remaining available space. In the background, Drobo performs "data scrubbing and self-healing," which means it validates your data and repairs any inconsistencies.
  Power Protecting Your Critical Data
  • Drobo doesn't just protect against drive failures, but also from potential data loss after a power outage. The Drobo 5C includes advanced battery backup technology that helps protects data in memory or cache. During a sudden power loss, Drobo protects in-progress operations by saving them to an internal SSD. The operations are resumed and written to the disks once power is restored. This helps ensure important information is safe and sound. The battery recharges itself and is designed to last for the life of your Drobo.
  Economical Capacity Expansion
  • The Drobo 5C supports volume sizes up to 64TB and allows for expansion into this size. You can grow in to this, and provide only the capacity you need today. When more storage space is needed, simply add another drive, or replace a drive with a larger one. Drobo allows you to mix and match hard drives of virtually any size or brand. This empowers you to buy suitable drives when you need more space, instead of paying today for capacity you will not need until the future.
  Second Volume for Backups or Full Disk Encryption
  • The Drobo 5C allows for a second, fixed volume size and limits the amount of storage space you specify for the second volume. The rest of the capacity is available for storing other files.
    
    Two Ways to Use a Second Volume:
    1. Apple's Time Machine: Specify the maximum size Time Machine can use for its versioned backups. This solves the problem of Time Machine slowly consuming all space on a drive.
    2. Encrypted Hard Drive: Some information requires additional protection. A second volume can create an encrypted disk using Windows and OS X / macOS tools. Sensitive data is protected with a password. Access to sensitive data is password protected.
  Simple Setup - No Tools Needed
  • With the Drobo 5C, 3.5" hard drives slide right into the drive bays. No metal drive carriers or assembly screws are necessary, unless 2.5" drives are being used. The Drobo chassis is constructed of metal and the magnetic front cover is easy to install or remove.
  As Easy as Reading a Traffic Light
  • Lights on the front show alerts of what's happening, making monitoring your Drobo 5C as easy as reading a traffic light. Green, yellow, or red lights show the drive status, and each blue LED light along the bottom represents 10% utilization, showing how much capacity is consumed. Unsure of what the lights mean? Simply take off the magnetic cover and all the information can be found on the back:
    
    "Actions Required" Indicators
    - Green: No action needed, system is healthy
    - Solid Yellow: Add or upsize a drive here soon, the Drobo is over 85% full
    - Blinking Green and Yellow: Don't remove any drives, operate normally. Drobo is optimizing the data layout. You can still perform read and write operations during optimization
    - Solid Red: Add or upsize a drive here now
    - Blinking Red: Replace this drive immediately, as it has failed. Depending on the capacity of your Drobo 5C, your data could be at risk until you replace this drive
  UPC: 816604020005
• 5 x WD 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)
  • Introducing Drobo 5C
  Designed with home and small office/business customers in mind, the 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD from WD is well-suited for NAS environments with up to eight 3.5" drive bays. Engineered to handle increased workloads, this 6TB drive operates using a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, a 64MB cache, and a rotational speed of 5400 rpm, all of which help to ensure uninterrupted data transfers with a sustained rate of up to 175 MB/s. This drive also features high levels of reliability, with 600,000 load/unload cycles, <10 in 10¹⁴ non-recoverable read errors per bits read, error recovery controls, and 1,000,000 hours MTBF for 1-8 bay NAS systems. Also built into this drive are noise and vibration protection and WD's NASware 3.0 helps increase system compatibility, allowing WD Red drives to be more easily integrated with your existing network infrastructure.

  General Features

  Fill Your NAS with WD Red
  • Built for 1 to 8-bay NAS systems, WD Red lets users store their data in one unit
  NASware 3.0 Technology
  • Built into every WD Red hard drive, NASware 3.0's technology helps improves your system's storage performance by increasing compatibility, integration, upgradeability, and reliability
  Built for NAS Compatibility
  • Desktop drives aren't purpose-built for NAS, but WD Red drives with NASware are. WD's technology helps takes the guesswork out of selecting a drive. WD Red is for small NAS systems and WD's algorithm balances performance and reliability in NAS and RAID environments
  Desktop Drives vs. WD Red
  • Desktop hard drives are not designed for NAS environments. Do right by your NAS and choose a drive with an array of features to help preserve your data and maintain optimum performance. Take the following into consideration when choosing a hard drive for your NAS:
    
  • Compatibility: Without being tested for compatibility with your NAS system, improved performance is not guaranteed
  • Reliability: The always-on environment of a NAS or RAID is a hot one and desktop drives aren't typically tested in those conditions. WD Red is
  • Error Recovery Controls: WD Red NAS hard drives are specifically designed with RAID error recovery control to help reduce failures within the NAS system. Desktop drives are not typically designed for RAID environments where this can be an issue
  • Noise and Vibration Protection: Designed to operate solo, desktop drives offer little or no protection from the noise and vibration faced in a multi-drive system. WD Red drives are designed for multi-bay NAS systems
  WD Red for Home
  • Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content at home with a NAS and WD Red drives designed to share content to the devices in your home. Red NASware helps increase your drives' compatibility with your devices, TV, stereo, and more
  WD Red for Small Business
  • WD Red is a good hard drive choice for 1 to 8 bay systems. NASware 3.0 allows for integration with your existing network so WD Red can share and backup files at the speed of your business. For larger businesses with up to 16 bays, use WD Red Pro
  3D Active Balance Plus
  • This helps ensure your data is protected from excessive vibration and noise in a NAS or RAID environment. This dual-plane balance control helps reduce the degradation of your drive over time
  Reliability
  • Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red drive with NASware 3.0 is designed for 24x7 environments
  Cooler Operations
  • By reducing power consumption, the operating temperature of your NAS stays cooler. With a lower temperature in your system, you can create a more reliable solution for your NAS
  UPC: 718037827582

• 5C 5-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C Enclosure vxfqdudr
• 5.9' / 1.8m USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A Cable
• 9.2' / 2.8m Power Cord
• 90 Days of Business Hour Tech Support
• Limited 1-Year Warranty
• Limited 2-Year Warranty

• 5 x WD - 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)

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Technical parameters

• Drobo 5C 5-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C Enclosure

  Number of Bays	5 x 3.5"
  Connections	1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s))
  Compatible Drive Interface	SATA III
  Form Factor	Desktop
  Operating System Support	Windows, macOS/OS X

  Power Source	AC Adapter
  AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 2 A
  DC Input Power	12 VDC at 10 A
  Power Consumption	120 W

  Security Features	Kensington Security Slot

  Dimensions (W x H x D)	10.3 x 5.9 x 7.3" / 26.2 x 15.0 x 18.5 cm
  Weight	8.5 lb / 3.9 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	13.9 x 12.9 x 10.4"

• 5 x WD 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)

  Drive Capacity	6.0 TB
  Cache Memory	64 MB

  Interface	SATA III (6 Gb/s)
  Sequential Read Speed	175 MB/s

  Drive Type	HDD
  Form Factor	3.5"
  Noise Level	28.0 dB (Active) 25.0 dB (Idle)

  Spindle Speed (RPM)	5400 RPM

  Load/Unload Cycles	600,000
  Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	1.0 Million Hours
  Non-Recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read	< 1 in 1014

  Power Draw	5.3 W (Active) 3.4 W (Idle) 0.4 W (Standby)
  Supported Voltage	12 VDC
  Current	1.75 A at 12 VDC

  Operating Shock	30 G / 2.0 ms
  Storage Shock	250 G / 2.0 ms
  Operating Temperature	32 to 149°F / 0 to 65°C
  Storage Temperature	-40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C

  Certifications	RoHS, as per Manufacturer
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.0 x 5.8 x 1.0" / 101.6 x 147.3 x 25.4 mm
  Weight	1.6 lb / 0.8 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.0 x 6.1 x 2.8"

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