Downloads
To download current documentation and firmware and Drobo Dashboard software, including Release Notes,
for the Drobo 5D, click here for the Drobo 5N, click here, and for the Drobo Mini, click here.
To take advantage of the latest features, update your Drobo products to the latest firmware or software versions. As always, we recommend following
best practices, which include backing up your data prior to installing the latest firmware. Additional support documentation is also available.
To ensure optimal performance, set your Drobo device to automatically check for software updates. That way you can keep both Drobo Dashboard and your product firmware current. To install a firmware update from the Drobo website, read Manually Updating Firmware from the Website for Drobo Dashboard 2.2.x.
Important Notes:
- For Drobo Gen 1 users: If your Drobo has only a USB interface and no FireWire connection, it is a Gen 1 (first generation) Drobo and you must use Drobo Dashboard 1.8.4. You cannot upgrade to a later version. Refer to Knowledge Base Article #598.
- For Drobo Gen 2 users: After upgrading to 1.4.0, downgrading to earlier versions not supported.
- For Drobo S users: After upgrading to 2.1.0, downgrading to earlier versions not supported.
- For DroboPro users: After upgrading to 1.2.1, downgrading to earlier versions not supported.
For Businesses
Drobo B1200iDrobo B1200i Firmware 1.1.3
Drobo Firmware 1.1.3 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
Drobo B800i
Drobo B800i Firmware 2.0.4 for PC
Drobo B800i Firmware 2.0.4 for Mac
Drobo Firmware 2.0.4 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
Drobo B800fs
Drobo B800fs Firmware 2.1.4
Drobo Firmware 2.1.4 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
DroboElite
DroboElite Firmware 2.0.4 for PC
DroboElite Firmware 2.0.4 for Mac
Drobo Firmware 2.0.4 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
DroboPro FS
DroboPro FS Firmware 2.1.4
Drobo Firmware 2.1.4 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
For Professionals
Drobo 5D Click hereDrobo 5N Click here
Drobo Mini Click here
DroboPro
NOTE: Upgrade to 1.2.1 if running 1.2.0. Downgrading to 1.2.0 or earlier versions not supported.
DroboPro Firmware 1.2.2 for PC
DroboPro Firmware 1.2.2 for Mac
Drobo Firmware 1.2.2 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
Drobo FS
Drobo FS Firmware 1.2.5
Drobo Firmware 1.2.5 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
Drobo S
NOTE: Upgrade to 2.1.5 requires Drobo Dashboard 2.4.2 and above.
Drobo S Firmware 2.1.5
Drobo Firmware 2.1.5 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
Drobo Gen 2
Drobo Firmware 1.4.2 for PC
Drobo Firmware 1.4.2 for Mac
Drobo Firmware 1.4.2 Release Notes
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for PC
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 for Mac
Drobo Dashboard 2.5.2 Release Notes
Older Drobo Software
For older versions of Drobo software (including firmware for DroboShare, Drobo Gen 1 and older versions of Drobo Dashboard),
see Knowledge Base Article #598.
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Drobo announces availability of Drobo 5N, designed with one purpose in mind: to deliver the best ever experience sharing storage and accessing data!
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"It's a new Drobo from the ground up and includes USB 3.0 as all as a new and unique reliability feature normally found on much more expensive systems …"
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"Go home and come up with a backup system that you’ll actually keep current." advises David Pogue, NY Times
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Drobo B1200i Update Combines SSDs with High-Capacity Drives
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ZDNet gives Drobo B1200i a 9 point rating out of 10, "Network storage doesn't come much easier than this"