Connecting Cables On Your Drobo 5D; Connecting Directly To Your Drobo 5D - Drobo 5D Getting Started Manual

Connecting Cables on Your Drobo 5D

After installing Drobo Dashboard and inserting the drives into your Drobo 5D, you are ready to
connect the power and data cables on your Drobo device. There are two ways you can connect
the data cables:
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You can connect the Drobo 5D directly to your computer using the Thunderbolt port USB
or the 3.0 port. For information on the different connectivity interfaces available and their
requirements, see
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If you use the Thunderbolt port, you also have the option to connect the Drobo 5D to
another Thunderbolt-enabled device that is attached to your computer (including another
Drobo device or a display monitor) in a
first in the daisy-chain (directly attached to your computer), in the middle, or at the end.
For more information and steps, see

Connecting Directly to Your Drobo 5D

You can connect the Drobo 5D directly to your computer using the Thunderbolt port or the USB
3.0 port. For information on the different connectivity interfaces available and their requirements,
see Connectivity Interfaces Supported for the Drobo
If you are using a Thunderbolt port and would like to connect the Drobo 5D in a daisy-chain, see
Connecting Your Drobo 5D in a
As you follow the steps below, refer to the following image.
1. Plug one end of the USB or the Thunderbolt cable into the back of your Drobo 5D.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into your host computer.
3. Connect the power supply to the power connection at the back of your Drobo device.
4. Connect the other end of the power supply to a power source.
Note: We recommend plugging into an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or surge
protector. For more information, see
You are now ready to turn on your Drobo device and format the drives.
Drobo 5D Getting Started Guide
Connectivity Interfaces Supported for the Drobo
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Connecting Your Drobo 5D in a
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