Hey All,
So I see there are many threads with different max values for different things. I’d like to collect all of the max info in on thread. Here are my questions and keep in mind that I am using MacOS but it might be useful to others to get the info for Windows in this thread if those values are different in any case.
1. What is the max drive size for a Drobo 5D? I’ve seen 6TB and 8TB but 8TB might not be officially supported, but it still works, etc
2. What is the max volume size for a Drobo 5D? I believe the answer to this is 16TB and if you exceed this value Drobo will present the OS with a second drive. Does this restriction on the “available for data” field or the “Raw” or even the “Overhead” fields?
3. What is the max system size for a Drobo 5D? I’ve read that this is 32TB but again don’t know if that means on the “available for data” field or the “Raw” or even the “Overhead” fields?
Lastly, here is my working example: I currently have my 5D with 4x3TB, 1x2TB loadout. This gives me the following numbers: 9.98TB Available, 12.73TB Raw, 17.92TB Overhead. I would like to upgrade to 2x8TB, 3x3TB which should give me: 15.43TB Available, 22.73TB Raw, 27.7TB Overhead.
Given that 15.43TB is less than the assumed 16TB volume limit, I am assuming that MacOS will still only be presented that one drive. That is unless the 16TB limit is actually enforced against the Raw or Overhead values.
Long post, but I think this info will be good information for many people. Thanks!