Permission problems with my Drobo 5N and iTunes library

Hi I have my iTunes library located on my Drobo 5N. My problem is when I try to access it from my other Macs I get an error saying it is on a locked disk. I attempted to check permissions from finder nod the Drobo iTunes folder and it indicates owner unknown and no access for everyone else. There is no little lock at the bottom where I can go in and try to fix it.
Does anyone have any advice?
Thanks
Herbert

Ok, I have encountered this problem also.   Not only with iTunes librabry, but also with my iPhotos library.   I'm not certain what the cause is, yet here is how I have been able to resolve my problem:
1.     Shutdown/quit all applications from all machines (including any mobile device) on the network that access files the drobo 5N.
2.     Properly power down the drobo 5N as instructed by drobo instructions.
3.     Property power down the router and then restart it again after a few seconds of waiting.
4.     Once the router is fully up and running, check your wifi network connection to your PC or Mac first.
5.     Then power up your drobo 5N.
6.     Once the drobo 5N is fully powered up, try accessing your iTunes library file again from one machine.
Please note: I recommend that you do not attempt to access the iTunes library file residing on the drobo from multiple machines at the same time. I believe that you would need an "iTunes Server" for this capability to be available. The drobo 5N does not offer an "iTunes Server" app at this time.
Let me know how it goes.

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