Drobo 8D User Manual page 26

As you follow the steps below, refer to the following image.
1. Plug one end of the Thunderbolt cable into the back of the Drobo 8D.
2. Do one of the following:
● Plug the other end of the cable into your host Apple Mac™, so that the Drobo 8D is the first
peripheral in the daisy-chain. Be sure to connect the next Thunderbolt-enabled peripheral or
non-Thunderbolt display monitor to the second port on the Drobo 8D, as needed to extend the
chain.
● Plug the other end of your cable into another Thunderbolt-enabled device that is attached
to your host Apple Mac™. You can optionally connect another Thunderbolt-enabled peripheral
or non-Thunderbolt display monitor to the second port on the Drobo 8D, as needed to extend
the chain.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connection at the back of the Drobo device.
4. Connect the other end of the power supply to a power source.
You are now ready to turn on the Drobo devices in the chain.
Note:
We recommend plugging into a surge protector to protect against power surges.
For more information, see
If you want to run 1x 5K monitor, you will need an active 40 gig cable.
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