DPM crashes because of Disk - Resolution with screenshots

Situation: The client tries to add Drobo disk to Microsoft DPM, but the DPM crashes and can't start it.

Possible Cause: 1. The DPM uses GPT petition if the disk is larger than 2TB. Make sure create GPT partition for larger disk.

2. DPM uses Dynamic Disk partition. the Basic doesn't work.

3. Or the disk is missing.

Resolution: 1. you may need to restart related services or reboot the computer.

2. Move all disk with errors from the Disk Management.

3. Follow this how to to create dynamic disk:

How to create an iSCSI disk for DPM Storage Pool  - Step by step with screenshots If the disk is larger than 2TB, select GPT.   

How to create volume for DPM on Drobo B1200i  - Step by step with screenshots Highlight the Drobo b1200i you want to cerate a volume.

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