DROBO connected to a mac mini over the network, how do I manage my storage within OS X (free apps)?

DROBO connected to a mac mini over the network, how do I manage my storage within OS X (free apps)?
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I’ve worked more than I would like with DROBOs. I must say, their main attractor is also their biggest limiter. They’re great if you want to just plug them in and let them RAID everything for you. To override that is a little…messy. What model do you have? / Are you using it as NAS or for local backup only?
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