How Does It Work? Background Check For Data Security
Drobo is based on VXWorks, which constantly checks available storage capacity in the background and distributes data across all inserted hard drives if necessary. This way Drobo makes sure that all your data will be safely stored on remaining hard drives in case one of the drives fails. To accomplish this task, Drobo divides available storage capacity into logical discs, which Drobo fills with data. In case a hard drive fails or is added, those logical drives are re-allocated. The data is then re-allocated to account for the missing drive. This process always takes place in the background and therefore users won't even notice. You can even access your data during the reallocation process. The system will only ask for user intervention if Dashboard or the status lights on the front tell you to do so.
