Drobo 5N Administrator Guide

Drobo How-To Guide
Drobo Apps - Configuring ElephantDrive
drobo.com | Configuring ElephantDrive on the Drobo 5N
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The Drobo 5N provides simple and affordable network attached
storage for the connected home or small office. ElephantDrive is
a cloud-based service that provides real-time protection of all, or
a subset of data stored on the Drobo.
ElephantDrive running natively on the 5N via a DroboApp provides continuous cloud backups of critical data without
the requirement of a host computer or server. Once enabled, ElephantDrive provides:
•Expansive Storage – Store terabytes of documents and rich media in the cloud
•Continuous Backup – Files added or modified on the Drobo are automatically synchronized for cloud
protection
•File Versioning – Access previous versions of files stored in the cloud
•Security – 256-bit AES encryption ensures data is secure at all times
•Web Access – Easily access files or manage your account from any web browser
•Mobile Access – Access all data stored in the cloud from any iOS or Android device
•Content Sharing – Easily share files stored in the cloud with others
Topics'
'Create'a'Share'on'the'Drobo'
'Enabling'DroboApps'and'Installing'Elephant'Drive'
'Configuring'Elephant'Drive'
Accessing Backup Data Stored in ElephantDrive
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Drobo How-To Guide
Drobo Apps - Configuring ElephantDrive
drobo.com | Configuring ElephantDrive on the Drobo 5N
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Create'a'Share'on'the'Drobo'
This section outlines how to create a share on the Drobo that will be utilized with ElephantDrive. If the 5N has
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Drobo How-To Guide
Drobo Apps - Configuring ElephantDrive
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Drobo How-To Guide
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Drobo How-To Guide
Drobo Apps - Configuring ElephantDrive
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Drobo How-To Guide
Drobo Apps - Configuring ElephantDrive
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Drobo How-To Guide
Drobo Apps - Configuring ElephantDrive
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Drobo How-To Guide
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Drobo How-To Guide
Drobo Apps - Configuring ElephantDrive
drobo.com | Configuring ElephantDrive on the Drobo 5N
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Accessing Backup Data Stored in Elephant Drive
Launch a web browser and navigate to https://vault.elephantdrive.com
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