Drobo How-To Guide
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STEP 3E
Once the share has been
added, click to have it
mapped to the host.
NOTE – On Windows
hosts the Dashboard will
prompt for a drive letter.
Any available drive letter
can be selected.
Configuring Plex Media Manager
Although media can be added to the Plex directory at any time, it is recommended that some content be copied to
the Drobo, as it will be used during the initial configuration steps. This provides a visual confirmation that the steps
were followed correctly. Plex can monitor multiple directories and separating music, videos, and photos into separate
folders is recommended.
STEP 1
Launch the Plex Media
Server application from
the Applications Folder
or Windows Start Menu
Click on the Plex icon
located in the OSX toolbar
or task bar on a Windows
host. Select Media
Manager.
Once at this screen move
to the next step.